RADDI - Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

This course will discuss in detail the physics involved in the following imaging modalities: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Conventional Tomography, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Prerequisites: Some fundamental physics of diagnostic imaging is required or consent of Department.

The course aims to cover medical image processing and analysis techniques, including de-noising, registration, segmentation, and 3D reconstruction, applicable in diagnostic imaging modalities such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The course will also cover machine learning topics related to medical image analysis. Clinical examples in cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and brain imaging will be discussed. Prerequisite: Linear algebra and knowledge in Python programming language or consent of the Department.

This course investigates the physics involved in the field of clinical nuclear medicine imaging. Discussion of basic atomic theory (Bohr model), interaction of radiation with matter, radioactive decay, and production of radionuclides will be followed with assessment of radiation detection instrumentation (geiger counters, ionization detectors, gamma cameras). PET and SPECT performance and image quality parameters will be emphasized, along with NEMA standards for QA and AT. Calculation methodology for Internal Dosimetry will be presented, followed by a discussion of radiobiology. Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. This course will also be offered to students, residents and fellows who have successfully completed RADDI 512 or with the consent of the Department.

This course investigates the physics involved in the field of clinical nuclear medicine imaging. Discussion of basic atomic theory (Bohr model), interaction of radiation with matter, radioactive decay, and production of radionuclides will be followed with assessment of radiation detection instrumentation (geiger counters, ionization detectors, gamma cameras). PET and SPECT performance and image quality parameters will be emphasized, along with NEMA standards for QA and AT. Calculation methodology for Internal Dosimetry will be presented, followed by a discussion of radiobiology. Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. This course will also be offered to students, residents and fellows who have successfully completed RADDI 512 or with the consent of the Department.

A seminar course for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the fields of medical imaging, radiological physics, radiation biology and radiation biophysics.