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Ph.D. Abstracts submitted to Medical Physics

A PhD Thesis Abstract is a short description of a PhD research project of a recent graduate. PhD Thesis Abstracts should be submitted as Word documents via e-mail to the Editorial Office: [email protected] using the standard template. PhD. If the dissertation is available online, please include the URL. If not, please include references to any accessible publications by the author that relate specifically to the dissertation. Please do not include abstracts of papers presented at scientific meetings. Abstracts are published online only .

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• Dosimetric Evaluation of Influence of Heterogeneity and Efficacy of Various Plan Algorithms in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Radiotherapy Plans in Tumors of Thorax Atul Mishra [Posted: 01/18/2024]
• Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Dosimetric Comparison Among Advanced Planning Techniques Karunakaran Balaji [Posted: 11/28/2023]
• Optimization of Beamline Elements and Shielding in a Preclinical MV Bremsstrahlung FLASH Irradiator Andrew Rosenstrom [Posted: 10/10/2023]
• Radiation interaction properties of radiosensitizer doped tissues and suitable dosimeter for radiosensitizer enhanced radiotherapy Srinivasan Karthikeyan [Posted: 09/20/2023]
• Using Machine Learning to Predict Gamma Passing Rate Values and to Differentiate Radiation Necrosis from Tumor Recurrence in Brain Elahheh Salari [Posted: 08/23/2023]
• A framework for the robust delivery of respiratory motion adaptive arc radiotherapy Eric Jessie Christiansen [Posted: 06/02/2023]
• Intelligent feature analysis of FDG PET-CT images for more accurate diagnosis in large vessel vasculitis Lisa Mairi Duff [Posted: 03/20/2023]
• A Generalized, Modular Approach to Treating Moving Tumors with Ion Beams Michelle Lis [Posted: 02/09/2023]
• Quantification of dosimetric uncertainties in lung stereotactic body radiation therapy Carlos Huesa-Berral [Posted: 02/02/2023]
• Towards a Smarter Healthcare: The Role of Deep Learning Supporting Biomedical Analysis Moiz Khan Sherwani [Posted: 12/10/2022]
• Fat unsaturation quantification, including ω-3 measures, with in-vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy Clara J. Fallone [Posted: 05/05/2022]
• Design of robotic hand-based intervention with brain stimulation applications for post stroke neurorehabilitation Neha Singh [Posted: 02/22/2022]
• Development of a Robust LINAC-based Radiosurgery Program for Multiple Brain Metastases and Estimation of Radiobiological Response of Indirect Cell Kill Allison Palmiero [Posted: 01/27/2022]
• An investigation of plan-class specific reference (pcsr) fields and other strategies for improved dosimetry in modulated clinical linear accelerator treatments Vimal K. Desai [Posted: 01/25/2022]
• Anatomically Informed Image Reconstruction for Time of Flight Positron Emission Tomography Palak Wadhwa [Posted: 01/25/2022]
• Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) and Multi-parametric MRI Analysis for Chemotherapy Response Evaluation in Bone Tumor Esha Baidya Kayal [Posted: 01/19/2022]
• Optimization and improving the precision of quantitative analysis in small animal PET imaging system (Xtrim-PET) Mahsa Amirrashedi [Posted: 12/14/2021]
• Development of an LED Array for Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology Edrine Damulira [Posted: 10/28/2021]
• Characterisation Studies of Proton Beamlines for Medical Applications and Beam Diagnostics Integration Jacinta S. L. Yap [Posted: 10/05/2021]
• Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Investigation Hearing Loss and Environmental Enrichment Francis A.M. Manno [Posted: 08/30/2021]
• Evaluation of Different Dosimetric Parameters in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Treatment Planning and Delivery Systems for Various Clinical Sites P. Mohandass [Posted: 08/02/2021]
• Determination of W air value in high energy electron beams Alexandra Bourgouin [Posted: 07/01/2021]
• Development and Clinical Validation of Knowledge-Based Planning Models for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy of Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Justin Visak, PhD [Posted: 07/01/2021]
• Demonstration of x-ray acoustic computed tomography as a radiotherapy dosimetry tool Susannah Hickling [Posted: 06/14/2021]
• Development of a Robust Treatment Delivery Framework for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) of Synchronous Multiple Lung Lesions Lana Sanford Critchfield [Posted: 06/10/2021]
• Cherenkov emission-based in-water photon and electron beam dosimetry Yana Zlateva [Posted: 06/10/2021]
• Advanced quality assurance methodologies in image-guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy Saad Aldelaijan [Posted: 06/09/2021]
• Impact of Pinhole Collimation on SPECT Image Quality Metrics, and Methods for Patient-Specific Assessment of Noise and Standardization of Imaging Protocols Sarah Grace Cuddy-Walsh [Posted: 06/08/2021]
• Heterogeneous multiscale Monte Carlo models for radiation therapy using gold nanoparticles Martin P. Martinov [Posted: 06/08/2021]
• Dosimetry of a Miniature X-Ray Source Used in Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Peter G. F. Watson [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Treatment plan optimization and delivery using dynamic gantry-couch trajectories Joel Mullins [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Reference dosimetry of static, nonstandard radiation therapy fields: application to biology-guided radiotherapy and cranial radiosurgery generators Lalageh Mirzakhanian [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Characterization of tumor microstructures with diffusion-weighted MRI Shu (Stella) Xing [Posted: 06/03/2021]
• Computational cell dosimetry for cancer radiotherapy and diagnostic radiology Patricia A. K. Oliver [Posted: 06/03/2021]
• High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (HFPV) For Tumor Motion Immobilization Marina (Ina) Sala [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Radiation therapy outcome prediction using statistical correlations & deep learning André Diamant [Posted: 05/26/2021]
• Generation of pseudo-CT images from MRI images in pelvic and prostate regions for attenuation correction in PET/MRI system Abbas Bahrami [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Assessment of Magnetic Field Effect in MRI-guided Carbon Ion Radiotherapy Using Monte Carlo Method Mahmoudreza Akbari [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Development of an Efficient Algorithmic Framework for Deterministic Patient Dose Calculation in MRI-guided Radiotherapy Ray Yang [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Functional, Volumetric, and Textural Analysis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Using Computed Tomography and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks Eyjolfur Gudmundsson [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Quantification of Respiratory Induced Pulmonary Blood Flow from 4DCT Nicholas Myziuk [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Effects of magnetic hyperthermia using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coated with PAMAM dendrimer on cancer cells in vitro and in animal models of breast cancer Marzieh Salimi [Posted: 02/23/2021]
• Accurate Tracking of Position and Dose During VMAT Based on VMAT-CT Xiaodong Zhao [Posted: 02/09/2021]
• Towards optimizing quality assurance outcomes of knowledge-based radiation therapy treatment plans using machine learning Phillip D. H. Wall [Posted: 11/19/2020]
• Quantitative methods for improved error detection in dose-guided radiotherapy Cecile J.A. Wolfs [Posted: 10/26/2020]
• Endorectal Digital Prostate Tomosynthesis Joseph R. Steiner [Posted: 10/06/2020]
• Framework for algorithmically optimizing longitudinal health outcomes: Examples in cancer radiotherapy and occupational radiation protection Lydia J Wilson [Posted: 09/29/2020]
• Vector Extrapolation and Guided Filtering Methods for Improving Photoacoustic and Microscopic Images Navchetan Awasthi [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Design and Construction of an active dosimetry based on Polystyrene - Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Armin Mosayebi [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Microdosimetry applied to proton radiotherapy Alejandro Bertolet [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Investigation and Correction for the Partial Volume Spill in Effects in Positron Emission Tomography Mercy Iyabode Akerele [Posted: 08/26/2020]
• Quantitative Scintillation Imaging for Dose Verification and Quality Assurance Testing in Radiotherapy Irwin Isaac Tendler [Posted: 08/17/2020]
• Optimisation of the treatment quality in head-and-neck radiation oncology Nicholas Lowther [Posted: 08/17/2020]
• Computer Aided Assessment of Colon Polyps in CT Colonography using Image Processing Techniques Manjunath K N, PhD [Posted: 04/30/2020]
• A model-based approach for tissue characterization of the uterine cervix using ultrasonic backscatter Andrew P. Santoso [Posted: 02/27/2020]
• Relative biological effectiveness in proton therapy: accounting for variability and uncertainties Jakob Ödén [Posted: 02/10/2020]
• Application development for personalized dosimetry in pediatric examinations of Nuclear Medicine based on Monte Carlo simulations and the use of computational models Theodora Kostou [Posted: 12/11/2019]
• Investigation of geometrical, clinical uncertainty and dosimetric studies in 3D interstitial brachytherapy of radical breast implants Ritu Raj Upreti [Posted: 10/29/2019]
• Modeling proton relative biological effectiveness using Monte Carlo simulations of microdosimetry Mark Newpower [Posted: 10/29/2019]
• Optimization based on models of image noise and kerma in air for Computed Tomography Rafael A. Miller-Clemente [Posted: 08/26/2019]
• Dynamic couch rotation during volumetric modulated arc therapy (DCR-VMAT) Gregory Smyth [Posted: 07/01/2019]
• Analysis of Electroencephalogram as a pre screening tool for identification of Schizophrenia B. Thilakavathi [Posted: 07/01/2019]
• Hybrid Kernelised Expectation Maximisation Reconstruction Algorithms for Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Daniel Deidda [Posted: 04/03/2019]
• An algorithm to improve deformable image registration accuracy in challenging cases of locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer Christopher L. Guy [Posted: 04/03/2019]
• Fabrication and characterization of a 3D Positive ion detector and its Applications P. Venkatraman [Posted: 03/13/2019]
• Optimisation of radiation dose, image quality and contrast medium administration in coronary computed tomography angiography Sock Keow Tan [Posted: 03/05/2019]
• Classification and Denoising of Objects in TEM and CT Images Using Deep Neural Networks Anindya Gupta [Posted: 11/01/2018]
• Dose savings in digital breast tomosynthesis through image processing Lucas Rodrigues Borges [Posted: 10/11/2018]
• Use of volumetric analysis and imaging parameters to improve mammographic imaging Susie Lau [Posted: 08/08/2018]
• The development of new anti-scatter grids for improving x-ray image diagnostic quality and reducing patient radiation exposure Abel Zhou [Posted: 05/24/2018]
• In-vivo dosimetry in Radiotherapy employing an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) Jaime Martínez Ortega [Posted: 05/01/2018]
• Biological tissues characterization by light scattering: cancer diagnosis applications Ahmad Addoum [Posted: 05/01/2018]
• Whole Body and Upper Extremity Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Coil Development and Clinical Implementation Shailesh B. Raval [Posted: 04/02/2018]
• 18 F-FDG PET/CT Based Radiomics For The Prediction Of Radiochemotherapy Treatment Outcomes Of Cervical Cancer Baderaldeen Abdulmajeed Altazi [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Application of efficient Monte Carlo photon beam simulations to dose calculations in voxellized human phantoms Blake Walters [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Voxel-level dosimetry of 177 Lu-octreotate: from phantoms to patients Eero Hippeläinen [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Studies on the Usefulness of Biological Fingerprint in Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Patient Verification Yasuyuki Ueda [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Introduction of Monte Carlo Dosimetry and Edema in Inverse Treatment Planning of Prostate Brachytherapy Konstantinos A. Mountris [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Accurate relative stopping power prediction from dual energy CT for proton therapy: Methodology and experimental validation Joanne van Abbema [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Development of Avalanche Amorphous Selenium for X-Ray Detectors James Scheuermann [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Decision Making and Puzzled Response Assessment Using Visual Evoked and Event Related Potentials Ahmed Fadhil Hassoney Almurshedi [Posted: 10/09/2017]
• Sensitivity Analysis of the Integral Quality Monitoring System® for Radiotherapy Verification using Monte Carlo Simulation Oluwaseyi Michael Oderinde [Posted: 10/09/2017]
• Titanium-45: development and optimization of the production process in low energy cyclotrons Pedro Costa [Posted: 09/18/2017]
• Algorithm Development Methodology for MRI, US Image Processing, and Analysis for Hepatic Diseases Ilias Gatos [Posted: 09/18/2017]
• Bubble Wavelet Decorrelation based Ultrasound Contrast Plane Wave Imaging and Microvascular Parametric Perfusion Imaging Diya Wang [Posted: 07/26/2017]
• Innovative applications of kilovoltage imaging in image-guided lung cancer radiotherapy Chun-Chien (Andy) Shieh [Posted: 06/15/2017]
• Development of a three-dimensional dose calculation method in radioembolization treatment with yttrium-90 microspheres Fernando Mañeru Cámara [Posted: 04/04/2017]
• Integration of Shape Analysis and Knowledge Techniques for the Semantic Annotation of Patient-Specific 3D Data Imon Banerjee [Posted: 03/21/2017]
• An Investigation of Radiation Dose to Patient's Eye Lens and Skin During Neuro- Interventional Radiology Procedures Mohammad Javad Safari [Posted: 03/09/2017]
• Development and demonstration of 2D dosimetry using optically stimulated luminescence from new Al 2 O 3 films for radiotherapy applications Md Foiez Ahmed [Posted: 02/25/2017]
• Novel in-treatment dose verification methods for adaptive radiotherapy Lucas Persoon [Posted: 01/18/2017]
• A study on body phantom for improvement in dosimetry in modern radiotherapy techniques Om Prakash Gurjar [Posted: 01/18/2017]
• Medical Image Segmentation Using Level Sets and Dictionary Learning Saif Dawood Salman Al-Shaikhli [Posted: 09/27/2016]
• Location of Radiosensitive Organs, Measurement of Absorbed Dose to Radiosensitive Organs and use of Bismuth Shields in Paediatric Anthropomorphic Phantoms Stephen Inkoom [Posted: 09/20/2016]
• Investigation of PET-Based Treatment Planning in Peptide-Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) Using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model Deni Hardiansyah [Posted: 08/18/2016]
• Wideband Microwave Imaging System for Brain Injury Diagnosis Ahmed Toaha Mobashsher [Posted: 08/18/2016]
• Development of advanced computer methods for breast cancer image interpretation through texture and temporal evolution analysis Mohamed Abdel-Nasser [Posted: 07/27/2016]
• From Data to Decision. A Knowledge Engineering approach to individualize cancer therapy Erik (Hendrik A.) Roelofs [Posted: 06/22/2016]
• Modelling and verification of doses delivered to deformable moving targets in radiotherapy Unjin Adam Yeo [Posted: 05/11/2016]
• Methods and algorithms for the quantification of blood flow in the microcirculation with contrast enhanced ultrasound Damianos Christophides [Posted: 04/27/2016]
• 2D Transit Dosimetry Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device Yun Inn Tan [Posted: 03/29/2016]
• Research on Spatial Registration Theory and Algorithms for Neuronavigation Yifeng Fan [Posted: 02/29/2016]
• Magnetohydrodynamics Present in Physiological Signals and Real-Time Electrocardiography during Magnetic Resonance Imaging T. Stan Gregory [Posted: 02/24/2016]
• Evaluation of Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Dosimetric Applications in Nuclear Medicine, with the Development of Computational Models and the Use of Monte Carlo Simulations Panagiotis Papadimitroulas [Posted: 02/23/2016]
• Multinuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging for in-vivo Physiological and Morphological Measurement of Articular Cartilage Dileep Kumar [Posted: 02/03/2016]
• CMOS active pixel sensors in bio-medical imaging Michela Esposito [Posted: 01/20/2016]
• Authentication of Absorbed Dose Measurements for Optimization of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Khalid Iqbal [Posted: 10/21/2015]
• Incorporating Range Uncertainty into Proton Therapy Treatment Planning Stacey Elizabeth McGowan [Posted: 10/19/2015]
• Phase Imaging using Focusing Polycapillary Optics Sajid Bashir [Posted: 10/19/2015]
• Task-Based Optimization of Computed Tomography Imaging Systems Adrian A. Sánchez [Posted: 09/17/2015]
• Digital Holographic Interferometry for Radiation Dosimetry Alicia Cavan [Posted: 07/22/2015]
• Key Data for the Reference and Relative Dosimetry of Radiotherapy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Beams Hamza Benmakhlouf [Posted: 06/01/2015]
• Magnetic resonance imaging –based radiation therapy Juha Korhonen [Posted: 06/01/2015]
• Stepping source prostate brachytherapy: From target definition to dose delivery Anna Dinkla [Posted: 05/07/2015]
• Hybrid diffuse optics for monitoring of tissue hemodynamics with applications in oncology Parisa Farzam [Posted: 05/06/2015]
• The use of proton radiography to reduce uncertainties in proton treatment planning Paul Doolan [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Assessment of gene expression changes of P53, INF-G, TGF-B, XPA, G0S2, PF4 in peripheral blood lymphocytes of medical radiation workers Reza Fardid [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Evaluation of the Radiation Detection Properties of Synthetic Diamonds for Medical Applications Nicholas Ade [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Forecasting Longitudinal Changes in Oropharyngeal Tumor Volume, Position, and Morphology during Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Adam D. Yock [Posted: 01/08/2015]
• Experimental Dosimetry and Simulation of Computed Tomography Radiation Exposure: Approaches for Dose Reduction Stella Veloza [Posted: 07/30/2014]
• Small animal radiotherapy: Dosimetry & Applications Patrick V. Granton [Posted: 07/17/2014]
• Enhanced Dynamic Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging Of In Vivo Physiology Gage Redler [Posted: 07/17/2014]
• The sensitivity of radiotherapy to tissue composition and its estimation using novel dual energy CT methods Guillaume Landry [Posted: 06/23/2014]
• Development of an in vivo MOSFET dosimeter for radiotherapy applications Osmar Franca Siebel [Posted: 06/12/2014]
• Non-uniform Resolution and Partial Volume Recovery in Tomographic Image Reconstruction Methods Munir Ahmad [Posted: 05/20/2014]
• Spatial Dosimetry with Violet Diode Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Water-Equivalent Radio-Fluorogenic Gels Peter A. Sandwall II [Posted: 04/29/2014]
• Enabling Interventional MRI Using an Ultra-High Field Loopless Antenna Mehmet Arcan Ertürk [Posted: 04/29/2014]
• Investigation of thermal and temporal responses of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry Hussein ALMasri [Posted: 04/02/2014]
• In Vivo Human Right Ventricle Shape and Kinematic Analysis with and without Pulmonary Hypertension Jia Wu [Posted: 03/03/2014]
• Optimizing ultrasound detection for sensitive 3D photoacoustic breast tomography Wenfeng Xia [Posted: 03/03/2014]
• Evaluation of speed of sound aberration and correction for ultrasound guided radiation therapy Davide Fontanarosa [Posted: 02/28/2014]
• Retrieving information from scattered photons in medical imaging Abhinav K. Jha [Posted: 01/30/2014]
• Photo-activation Therapy with Nanoparticles: Modeling at a Sub-Micrometer Level and Experimental Comparison Delorme Rachel [Posted: 12/26/2013]
• Molecular imaging of spatio-temporal distribution of angiogenesis in a hindlimb ischemia model and diabetic milieu Konstadia Tsioupinaki [Posted: 12/17/2013]
• Robust optimization of radiation therapy accounting for geometric uncertainty Albin Fredriksson [Posted: 10/23/2013]
• Multicriteria optimization for managing tradeoffs in radiation therapy treatment planning Rasmus Bokrantz [Posted: 10/17/2013]
• Molecular imaging methodologies with radiolabeled nanoparticles for the quantitative evaluation of angiogenesis spatial distribution in malignant tumors Irene Tsiapa [Posted: 09/26/2013]
• Vascular Segmentation Algorithms for Generating 3D Atherosclerotic Measurements Eranga Ukwatta [Posted: 09/19/2013]
• Investigation of Advanced Dose Verification Techniques for External Beam Radiation Treatment Ganiyu Asuni [Posted: 09/16/2013]
• Evaluation of digital x-ray detectors for medical imaging applications Anastasios C. Konstantinidis [Posted: 09/04/2013]
• Total Iron Overload Measurement in the Human Liver Region by the Susceptometer Magnetic Iron Detector (MID) Barbara Gianesin [Posted: 09/04/2013]
• A study of the radiobiological modeling of the conformal radiation therapy in cancer treatment Anil Pyakuryal [Posted: 08/26/2013]
• New Methods for Motion Management During Radiation Therapy Martin F. Fast [Posted: 08/26/2013]
• Novel 3D radiochromic dosimeters for advanced radiotherapy techniques Mamdooh Alqathami [Posted: 08/19/2013]
• Respiratory-gated PET/CT protocols and reconstructions optimization Joël Daouk [Posted: 07/18/2013]
• The Role Of Tissue Sound Speed As A Surrogate Marker Of Breast Density Mark Sak [Posted: 06/05/2013]
• Aperture Modulated Total body irradiation Amjad Hussain [Posted: 04/23/2013]
• Monte Carlo simulation of modern techniques of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Panagiotis Tsiamas [Posted: 03/04/2013]
• Monte Carlo treatment planning with modulated electron radiotherapy: framework development and application Andrew Alexander [Posted: 01/28/2013]
• Implementation of Silicon Based Dosimeters, the Dose Magnifying Glass and Magic Plate for the Dosimetry of Modulated Radiation Therapy Jeannie Hsiu Ding Wong [Posted: 01/28/2013]
• A uniform framework for the objective assessment and optimisation of radiotherapy image quality Andrew J Reilly [Posted: 01/09/2013]
• Uncertainties in prostate targeting during radiotherapy: assessment, implications and applications of statistical methods of process control Ngie Min Ung [Posted: 01/08/2013]
• Image analysis methods for diagnosis of diffuse lung disease in multi-detector computed tomography Panayiotis Korfiatis [Posted: 12/10/2012]
• Pulsed Magneto-motive Ultrasound Imaging Mohammad Mehrmohammadi [Posted: 11/25/2012]
• Image processing and analysis methods in thyroid ultrasound imaging Stavros Tsantis [Posted: 11/25/2012]
• Volumetric modulated arc therapy for stereotactic body radiotherapy: planning considerations, delivery accuracy and efficiency Chin Loon, Ong [Posted: 11/04/2012]
• Radiation Oncology Safety Information System (ROSIS): A Reporting and Learning System for Radiation Oncology Joanne Cunningham [Posted: 11/04/2012]
• Modeling digital breast tomosynthesis imaging systems for optimization studies Beverly A. Lau [Posted: 10/31/2012]
• A Study on Radiochemical Errors in Polymer Gel Dosimeters Mahbod Sedaghat [Posted: 10/09/2012]
• Use of Monte Carlo methods in characterizing the heterogeneities and their radiobiological impacts in brachytherapy Hossein Afsharpour [Posted: 09/18/2012]
• Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction from a Small Number of Projections Junguo Bian [Posted: 08/13/2012]
• Imaging neutron activated Sm-153 oral dose forms in the gastrointestinal tract Yeong Chai Hong [Posted: 07/11/2012]
• Maximizing the information content of dual energy x-ray and CT imaging Adam S. Wang [Posted: 05/08/2012]
• Monte Carlo and experimental small-field dosimetry applied to spatially fractionated synchrotron radiotherapy techniques Immaculada Martínez-Rovira [Posted: 04/30/2012]
• Statistical image reconstruction for quantitative computed tomography Joshua D. Evans [Posted: 04/26/2012]
• Measurement of kidney viscoelasticity with Shearwave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry Carolina Amador Carrascal [Posted: 03/12/2012]
• Quantitative comparison of late effects following photon versus proton external-beam radiation therapies: Toward an evidence-based approach to selecting a treatment modality Rui Zhang [Posted: 03/12/2012]
• A Quantitative Method for Reproducible Ionization Chamber Alignment to a Water Surface for External Beam Radiation Therapy Depth Dose Measurements James D. Ververs [Posted: 02/22/2012]
• Quantification and tumour delineation in PET Patsuree Cheebsumon [Posted: 02/22/2012]
• Cyclotron Production of Technetium-99m Katherine M Gagnon [Posted: 02/13/2012]
• Assessment of the Dependence of Ventilation Image Calculation from 4D-CT on Deformation and Ventilation Algorithms Kujtim Latifi [Posted: 01/23/2012]
• New concepts for beam angle selection in IMRT treatment planning: From heuristics to combinatorial optimization Mark Bangert [Posted: 11/21/2011]
• Single-cell Raman spectroscopy of irradiated tumour cells Quinn Matthews [Posted: 11/07/2011]
• Advances in Biomedical Applications and Assessment of Ultrasound Non-Rigid Image Registration Ganesh Narayanasamy [Posted: 11/02/2011]
• Development and Validation of Quantitative Imaging Methods for Patient-Specific Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Dosimetry Na Song [Posted: 10/04/2011]
• Computer-Aided, Multi-Modal, and Compression Diffuse Optical Studies of Breast Tissue David Richard Busch Jr., Ph.D. [Posted: 08/29/2011]
• A Noninvasive Method for Quantifying Viscoelasticity of the Left-Ventricular Myocardium Using Lamb wave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry Ivan Nenadic, Ph.D. [Posted: 08/17/2011]
• Study on: Evaluation of Large Area Polycrystalline CdTe Detector for Diagnostic X-ray Imaging Xiance Jin, Ph.D [Posted: 07/18/2011]
• Studies on (i) Characterization of Bremsstrahlung spectra from high Z elements and (ii) Development of Neutron source using MeV pulsed electron beam and their applications Bhushankumar Jagnnath Patil, PhD [Posted: 06/13/2011]
• Monte Carlo Modelling of Small Field Dosimetry: Non-ideal Detectors, Electronic Disequilibrium and Source Occlusion Alison Scott [Posted: 06/06/2011]
• Radiation therapy treatment plan optimization accounting for random and systematic patient setup uncertainties Joseph A. Moore, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/17/2011]
• A Modular Data Acquisition System for High Resolution Clinical PET Scanners Giancarlo Sportelli [Posted: 05/17/2011]
• Study of Physical and Dosimetric Aspects of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Atul Tyagi [Posted: 05/16/2011]
• Development of stopping rule methods for the MLEM and OSEM algorithms used in PET image reconstruction Anastasios Gaitanis [Posted: 05/05/2011]
• Monte Carlo-based Reconstruction for Positron Emission Tomography Long Zhang [Posted: 04/21/2011]
• Development of supervised and unsupervised pixel-based classification methods for medical image segmentation Kostopoulos Spiros [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• Modeling Lung Tissue Motions and Deformations: Applications in Tumor Ablative Procedures Ali Sadeghi Naini [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• DNA Microarray image processing based on advanced pattern recognition techniques Emmanouil I. Athanasiadis [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• Feasibility Investigation of Virtual Patient Guided Radiation Therapy (VPGRT) Bingqi Guo [Posted: 04/06/2011]
• Investigation of Similarity Measures for Selection of Similar Images in Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Breast Lesions on Mammograms Chisako Muramatsu [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Objective Tolerances in Clinical Radiation Therapy and Treatment Planning Alejandra Rangel [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Quantitative Dynamic 3D PET Scanning of the Body and Brain using LSO Tomographs Matthew David Walker [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Differentiating Multiple Sclerosis from Cerebral Microangiopathy based on Modern Pattern Recognition Techniques on Magnetic Resonance Image s Pantelis Theocharakis [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Mechanistic Simulation of Normal-Tissue Damage in Radiotherapy Eva Rutkowska [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Advanced Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Prognosis for Breast MRI Neha Bhooshan [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Beyond the DVH --- Spatial and Biological Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Bo Zhao [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Three dimensional simulation and magnetic decoupling of the linac in a linac-MR system Joel St. Aubin [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Computer-aided histological analysis for prostate cancer diagnosis Yahui Peng [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Image Segmentation, Modeling, and Simulation in 3D Breast X-ray Imaging Tao Han [Posted: 03/14/2011]
• Algorithms for Compensation of Quasi-periodic Motion in Robotic Radiosurgery Floris Ernst [Posted: 02/15/2011]
• Imaging for salivary gland sparing radiotherapy Anette Houweling [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Exploiting tumor and lung heterogeneity with radiotherapy Steven Petit [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Brachytherapy Seed and Applicator Localization via Iterative Forward Projection Matching Algorithm using Digital X-ray Projections Damodar Pokhrel, Ph.D. [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Dosimetric Optimization of a Non-Invasive Breast Brachytherapy Applicator Yun Yang [Posted: 01/04/2011]
• Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques for Dynamic, Contrast-Enhanced Cerebral Computed Tomography Mark Patrick Supanich [Posted: 10/22/2010]
• Adaptive Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer Ning Wen [Posted: 10/22/2010]
• Design, Construction, and Evaluation of New High Resolution Medical Imaging Detector/Systems Amit Jain [Posted: 09/14/2010]
• Experimental characterization of convolution kernels for intensity modulated radiation therapy (in Spanish) Juan Diego Azcona, Ph. D. [Posted: 08/30/2010 ]
• Development of Renal Phantoms for the Evaluation of Current and Emerging Ultrasound Technology Deirdre M. King [Posted: 08/23/2010 ]
• Development of CT Scanner Models for Patient Organ Dose Calculations Using Monte Carlo Methods Dr. Jianwei Gu [Posted: 07/29/2010 ]
• Helical Cone-Beam Computed Tomography using the Differentiated Backprojection Dr.-Ing. Harald Schöndube [Posted: 07/28/2010 ]
• Computerized Segmentation and Measurement of Pleural Disease William F. Sensakovic [Posted: 07/28/2010 ]
• Pattern Recognition Applied to the Computer-Aided Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer from Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Breast Images Jacob Levman [Posted: 07/06/2010 ]
• Influence of sequence protocol variations on MR image texture at 3.0 Tesla: Implications for texture-based pattern classification in a clinical setting Dr. med. univ. Marius E. Mayerhöfer [Posted: 05/24/2010 ]
• Development of a Prototype Synthetic Diamond Detector for Radiotherapy Dosimetry Gregory T. Betzel [Posted: 05/24/2010 ]
• Efficient Controls for Finitely Convergent Sequential Algorithms and Their Applications Wei Chen [Posted: 05/04/2010 ]
• A Direct Compensator Profile Optimization Approach for Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment Planning Kevin J. Erhart, Ph.D. [Posted: 02/25/2010 ]
• Quantitative Assessment of Radiation Dosimetry from a MammoSite Balloon, FSD Applicator and a Newly Designed HDR Applicator for Treatment of GYN Cancers Using Monte Carlo Simulations Zhengdong Zhang [Posted: 02/22/2010 ]
• Computer-Aided Identification of the Pectoral Muscle in Mammograms K. Santle Camilus [Posted: 02/22/2010 ]
• Single Photon Counting X‑Ray Micro‑Imaging of Biological Samples Paola Maria Frallicciardi [Posted: 02/04/2010 ]
• Spectral Mammography with X-Ray Optics and a Photon-Counting Detector Erik Fredenberg [Posted: 01/20/2010 ]
• Image Derived Input Functions for Cerebral PET Studies Jurgen E.M. Mourik [Posted: 12/14/2009 ]
• Optimal Reconstruction Algorithms for High-Resolution Positron Emission Tomography Floris H.P. van Velden, PhD [Posted: 11/12/2009 ]
• Prostate Intrafraction Motion Assessed by Simultaneous KV Flouroscopy at MV Deliver Justus D. Adamson [Posted: 09/14/2009 ]
• Evaluation of a Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging (DEI) Prototype and Exploration of Novel Applications for Clinical Implementation of DEI Laura S. Faulconer [Posted: 09/08/2009 ]
• 3D dose verification for advanced radiotherapy Wouter van Elmpt [Posted: 09/01/2009 ]
• Air-kerma strength determination of a miniature x-ray source for brachytherapy applications Stephen D. Davis [Posted: 08/24/2009 ]
• Development and Validation of Parallel Three-Dimensional Computational Models of Ultrasound Propagation and Tissue Microstructure for Preclinical Cancer Imaging Mohammad I. Daoud [Posted: 08/03/2009 ]
• Strategies for Adaptive Radiation Therapy: Robust Deformable Image Registration Using High Performance Computing and its Clinical Applications Junyi Xia [Posted: 06/17/2009 ]
• SPECT imaging with rotating slat collimation Roel Van Holen [Posted: 06/04/2009 ]
• Development and Investigation of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning for Four-Dimensional Anatomy Yelin Suh, Ph.D. [Posted: 06/04/2009 ]
• The use of computed tomography images in Monte Carlo treatment planning Magdalena Bazalova [Posted: 04/29/2009 ]
• Applications of the Biologically Effective Uniform Dose to Adaptive Tomotherapy and Four-dimensional Treatment Planning Fan-chi Su [Posted: 04/28/2009 ]
• Development of analytical particle transport methods for biologically optimized light ion therapy Johanna Kempe [Posted: 02/19/2009 ]
• Small Animal CT with Micro-, Flat-panel and Clinical Scanners: An Applicability Analysis Dr. Wolfram Stiller [Posted: 02/10/2009 ]
• Gamma camera based Positron Emission Tomography: A study of the viability on quantification Lorena Pozzo [Posted: 01/29/2009 ]
• Dynamic Phase Boundary Estimation Using Electrical Impedance Tomography Umer Zeeshan Ijaz [Posted: 01/08/2009]
• Development and Role of Megavoltage Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Radiation Oncology Olivier Morin [Posted: 08/06/2008]
• Utilizing Problem Structure in Optimization of Radiation Therapy Fredrik Carlsson [Posted: 06/05/2008]
• In-vivo optical imaging and spectroscopy of cerebral hemodynamics Chao Zhou [Posted: 05/27/2008]
• Direct Statistical Parametric Image Estimation for Linear Pharmacokinetic Models from Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Measurements Charalampos Tsoumpas [Posted: 05/12/2008]
• Advacnces in Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedence Mammography Nataliya Kovalchuk, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/15/2008]
• Quantitative Measurement of Tumor Hypoxia Response to Mild Temperature Hyperthermia Treatment in HT29 Tumors Mutian Zhang [Posted: 04/15/2008]
• 3D Image Reconstruction for a Dual Plate Positron Emission Tomograph: Application to Mammography Mónica Vieira Martins [Posted: 04/01/2008]
• Impact of Geometric Uncertainties on Dose Calculations for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer Runqing Jiang [Posted: 03/20/2008]
• Biologically conformal radiation therapy and Monte Carlo dose calculations in the clinic Barbara Vanderstraeten [Posted: 01/28/2008]
• Development and Evaluation of a Dedicated Breast CT Scanner Kai Yang, Ph.D. [Posted: 01/14/2008]
• A Generalized Least-squares minimization method for near infrared diffuse optical tomography Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy [Posted: 01/14/2008]
• A Novel Approach to Evaluating Breast Density Using Ultrasound Tomography Carri K. Glide-Hurst [Posted: 08/31/2007]
• Risk-Adaptive Radiotherapy Yusung Kim [Posted: 06/21/2007]
• Use of Stationary Focused Ultrasound Fields for Characterization of Tissue and Localized Tissue Ablation Brian Andrew Winey [Posted: 05/07/2007]
• Selective radiofrequency pulses in localization sequences for in vivo MR spectroscopy Gunther Helms [Posted: 04/15/2007]
• The use of Monte Carlo methods to study the effect of x-ray spectral variations on the response of an amorphous silicon electronic portal imaging device Laure Parent [Posted: 03/19/2007]
• Dosimetry for synchrotron stereotactic radiotherapy: Monte Carlo simulations and radiosensitive gels Caroline Boudou [Posted: 12/12/2006]
• Large-Angle Ionization Chambers for Brachytherapy Air-Kerma-Strength Measurements Wesley S. Culberson [Posted: 11/21/2006]
• Motion Correction Techniques for Three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acquired with the Elliptical Centric View Order or the Shells Trajectory Yunhong Shu [Posted: 09/21/2006]
• Evaluation and Mitigation of Geometric Uncertanties in Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy through Image Guidance William Y. Song, Ph.D. [Posted: 09/13/2006]
• Development of the 256-slice CT scanner and its advantages in four-dimensional charged particle therapy Shinichiro Mori [Posted: 09/13/2006]
• A new Computer Aided System for the detection of Nodules in Lung CT exams Alessandro Riccardi [Posted: 08/17/2006]
• Mechanisms of Intrinsic Radiation Sensitivity: The Effects of DNA Damage Repair, Oxygen, and Radiation Quality David J. Carlson, Ph.D. [Posted: 07/25/2006]
• The Modelling and Optimisation of P-type Diodes for Dosimetry in External Beam Radiotherapy Simon Greene [Posted: 07/06/2006]
• Evaluation of dose-response models and parameters using clinical data from breast and lung cancer radiotherapy Ioannis Tsougos [Posted: 06/20/2006]
• Dual Energy Techniques with Contrast Media in Digital Mammography: SNR and Dose Evaluation Paola Baldelli [Posted: 05/10/2006]
• Dosimetric Verification of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with an Electronic Portal Imaging Device Sandra Vieira [Posted: 03/16/2006]
• Development of a Whole Body Atlas for Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment Optimization Sharif Qatarneh [Posted: 03/01/2006]
• Monte Carlo dose calculations in permanent implant brachytherapy: study of a radioactive stent in intravascular brachytherapy and of radioactive seeds in prostate brachytherapy Jean-François Carrier [Posted: 02/14/2006]
• Development of a scintillating fiber dosimeter Louis Archambault [Posted: 01/30/2006]
• An EGSnrc investigation of correction factors for ion chamber dosimetry Lesley A. Buckley [Posted: 11/07/2005]
• An in silico spatiotemporal simulation model of the development and response of solid tumors to radiotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic schemes in vivo . Normal tissues response to radiotherapy in vivo. Clinical testing. Vassilis P. Antipas [Posted: 10/20/2005]
• Magnetic Field In Radiation Therapy: Improving Dose Coverage In Tumors Of The Head And Neck By Reducing Lateral Electronic Disequilibrium Shada J. Wadi-Ramahi [Posted: 12/07/2005]

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Strugari, Matthew, PhD, 2023: Development of Simultaneous Multi-Radionuclide Imaging with a Novel SiPM-based Preclinical SPECT Scanner

Lincoln, John, PhD, 2023: Non-Coplanar Arc Optimizaton for Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Reeve, Sarah, PhD, 2023:  Balanced Steady-State Free Precession Imaging of the Temporal Bone and Paranasal Sinuses at 0.5T

Church, Cody, PhD, 2022:  Techniques to Minimize the Dosimetric Impact of Intrafractional Motion with Improved Treatment Accuracy and Efficiency on a C-arm Medical Linear Accelerator

Brady, Brendan, PhD, 2022: Exploring Transient Neural Events in Healthy Populations Using Non-Invasive Neuroimaging

Henry, Eric Courtney, PhD, 2021: The Devlopement of a CT-based Framework for Radiaiton Dosimetry in Yttrium-90 Radioembolization

Hupman, Michael Allan, PhD, 2021: Development of a Novel Dosimeter: The Stemless Plastic Scintillation Detector 

Sadeghi, Parisa, PhD, 2021:  Development and Evaluation of a Novel Technology for Monitoring Patient Motion During Stereotactic Radiotherapy

MacDonald, Robert Lee, PhD, 2018: Development and Implementation of Trajectory Optimization Technologies for Cranial Stereotactic Radiation Therapy

Parsons, David, PhD: Volume of Interest Imaging for Image Guided Radiotherapy

Stevens, Tynan, PhD: Enhancing the Reliability of Functional MRI and Magnetoencephalography for Presurgical Mapping, 2015

Northway, Cassidy, MSc, 2020: Patient-Specific Collision Zones for 4π Trajectory Optimized Radiation Therapy

Miedema, Mary, MSc, 2019: Intra-Session Reliability Metrics for Quality Assurance in Pre-Surgical Mapping with Magnetoencephalography

Hewlett, Miriam, MSc, 2019: Viability of Accelerated Spin Echo Single Point Imaging for Lipid Composition Mapping in Fatty Liver Disease

Mason, Allister, MSc, 2019: Efficacy and Utility of Image Quality Metrics in Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction

Lincoln, John, MSc, 2018: Evaluation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Enhancement Using a Liver Specific Contrast Agent for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Guidance [PDF - 4.6MB]

Church, Cody, MSC, 2018: Advances in Respiratory Impedance Predictions Using Pulmonary Functional Imaging Models of Asthma

Reno, Michael, MSc, 2018: Patient Specific Pixel-Based Weighting Factor Dual-Energy X-Ray Imaging System

O'Grady, Christopher, MSc, 2017:  An Application of Regularized Spectral Entropy for Detection of Task-Related Information Content in fMRI

Murtha, Nathan, MSc, 2017:  Characterizing Dynamic MRI Using Objective Image Quality Metrics

Musgrave, William, MSc, 2017:  Dosimetric Effects of Prostate Calcifications in High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Calculations 

Ruiz, Ethan Antonio Avila, MSc, 2017 :  A Capacitive Monitoring System for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Detector Design

Hupman, Michael Allan, MSc, 2017:   Preliminary Characterization of the Response of an Organic Thin Film Transistor to Ionizing Radiation

Clarke, Scott, MSc, 2016: 3D Printed Surface Applicators for High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

Bowman, Wesley, MSc, 2016: Dual-energy Stereoscopic X-Ray Imaging to Enhance Soft-tissue Contrast in Lung Imaging

MacDonald, R Lee MSc, 2014: Dynamic Couch Motion for Improvement of Radiation Therapy Trajectories

Su, Shiqin, MSc: Design and Optimization of 3D Printed Bolus for Electron Radiation Therapy, 2014

Parsons, Cathryn, MSc: Surface Dose Enhancement Using Low-Z Electron/Photon Beams

Parsons, David, MSc: T he Production and Detection of  Optimized Low-Z Linear Accelerator Target Beams for  Image Guidance in Radiotherapy, 2012

Connell, Tanner, MSc: Low-Z Target Optimization for Spatal Resolution Improvement in Planar Imaging and  Cone-Beam CT, 2009

Orton, Liz, MSc: Improved Contrast in Radiation Therapy Imaging Using Low-Z and Amorphous Silicon   Portal Imagers, 2008

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The ScM Program in Medical Physics is distinctive in that students are given a full semester to undertake required thesis research. In close collaboration with Program faculty, students will 

• Choose a thesis advisor 
• Students must submit final thesis, present work as a seminar, and pass final oral examination by Thesis Committee
• Present research at the annual meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine

Wayne State University

School of medicine, medical physics medical physics, ph.d. in medical physics.

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Jay Burmeister, PhD, DABR, FAAPM Director, Medical Physics Graduate Program Wayne State University School of Medicine

The curriculum consists of 60 post baccalaureate graduate course credits, including the required courses, with at least 30 credits at the 7000 level and above.  Students must successfully complete the Qualifying Examination and an Oral Exam.  After qualifying, 30 research and dissertation credits must be taken, including oral dissertation defense. Thus, the entire program consists of 90 graduate credits.  It is essential that the PhD Dissertation represent original research work which must be presented at a Public Defense lecture.  Also, all students will be encouraged to complete a (non-credit) Clinical Internship.

The PhD program in Medical Physics is designed to train graduate students with a background in Physics, Engineering, or related science to become medical physicists practicing in research and clinical service in Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, and/or Nuclear Medicine.  Our objectives are to remain one of the top medical physics educational programs in North America, to produce leaders and innovators in the advancement of the technical aspects of medical care, and to place our graduates in high quality research and clinical positions in the academic and health care professions.  In doing so, our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of health care in Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, and/or Nuclear Medicine.

PREREQUISITES

In addition to the prerequisites for the Master's program :

• Graduate Record Examination: Subject Test in Physics (recommended).

REQUIRED COURSEWORK

All the required M.S. courses , (with the exception of ROC 7999) plus:

plus additional didactic coursework to meet requirements (some electives listed below):

SAMPLE ELECTIVE COURSES

PH.D. QUALIFYING EXAM

The PhD Qualifying Examination is usually taken by students after completion of all the required courses and is one of the requirements which must be successfully completed before being admitted to candidacy for the degree. The examination is in two parts, both written. Before taking the exam the student must have filed a Plan of Work with the Graduate School. The written exam consists of a four-hour (Part I) Radiological Physics Exam based on the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (Board) Exam, followed by a four-hour (Part II) exam on problem solving in Medical Physics based upon the required ROC courses within the program.  The passing requirements are the same for both the Part I and Part II exams.  The examinee must achieve an average score of 70% for each exam, and must score at least 50% on all questions.

All questions for the Part I exam are selected from a bank of about 100 questions assembled into six topic groups. The exam consists of six questions, one question from each group being selected randomly for each exam. Candidates must answer four of the six questions. Copies of the Question Booklet are provided to all Ph.D. students by the Program Director. For the Part II Exam, questions are divided into three sections: (1) Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine, (2) Radiation Oncology Physics, and (3) Radiological Physics, Radiation Dosimetry, Radiation Safety, and Radiobiology.  The examinee will receive two questions in each section. Candidates must answer four of the six questions, with at least one question selected from each of the three sections.

Students register for the Qualifying Exam with the Program Director at least two months before the Part I exam.

For the Oral Examination, the student is expected to review a potential research program and is required to demonstrate an adequate command of knowledge of the field of study, with the ability to organize and apply that knowledge toward completion of the proposed research. The Oral Exam will normally be administered after the candidate has successfully completed the Qualifying Exam, but no more than one year after, and is just beginning to work on a potential dissertation research project.  It will consist of a public seminar followed by a closed dissertation committee meeting.  All PhD students will meet with their respective committees, at a minimum, once per year.  Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The purpose of the clinical internship is to provide practical experience so that graduates will be immediately useful upon employment. Interns will gain clinical experience under the direction of program faculty at the Karmanos Cancer Center, along with potentially other area facilities.  An internship covering IMRT quality assurance will also be offered through Karmanos Cancer Center.  Arrangements will be made during the fall term.  Additional clinical opportunities may be secured by the individual students through faculty mentors.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Up to 30 credits may be transferred in from another accredited university to meet the didactic requirements of the PhD degree.

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Medical Physics and Bioengineering MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

This degree is focused on a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science. The PhD programme involves 3-4 years (more for part-time students) of original research supervised by a senior member of the department.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2021 rated the department’s research, as part of UCL Engineering, as 97% "world-leading"(4*) or "internationally excellent" (3*) and UCL was the second-rated university in the UK for research strength.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

• Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge and expertise gained in the workplace may also be considered, where appropriate.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2 Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

PhD projects will be strongly multi-disciplinary, bridging the gap between engineering, clinical sciences and industry. Over 100 non-clinical and clinical scientists across UCL will partner to co-supervise a new type of individual, ready to transform healthcare and build the future UK industry in this area.

Who this course is for

As a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science, our postgraduate students have a diverse range of options upon graduation. Many choose to continue in academia through the subsequent award of a PhD studentship or a postdoctoral research post.

What this course will give you

With a Postgraduate Research degree, you will become part of a Department of leading researchers and work towards becoming an expert in your chosen field. Postgraduate study within UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering offers the chance to develop important skills and acquire new knowledge through involvement with a team of scientists or engineers working in a world-leading research group. Following a Postgraduate Research degree, our students have entered a number of varied careers. Many choose to continue in academic research with a postdoctoral post, enter the NHS or private healthcare sector, or apply their skills in industry.

The foundation of your career

Postgraduate study within the department offers the chance to develop important skills and acquire new knowledge through involvement with a team of scientists or engineers working in a world-leading research group. Graduates complete their studies having gained new scientific or engineering skills applied to solving problems at the leading edge of human endeavour. Skills associated with project management, effective communication and teamwork are also refined in this high-quality working environment.

Employability

As a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science, our postgraduate students have a diverse range of options upon graduation. Many choose to continue in academia through the subsequent award of a PhD studentship or a postdoctoral research post. Another common career route is employment in industry where newly-acquired skills are applied to science and engineering projects within multi-national medical device companies, or alternatively, within small-scale start-up enterprises. A substantial number of graduates also enter the NHS or private healthcare sector to work as a clinical scientist or engineer upon completion of further clinical training.

Supervision and mentorship are available from scientists and engineers who have collaborated nationally and internationally across clinical, industrial and academic sectors. This provides natural opportunities to work in collaboration with a variety of external partners and showcase output at international conferences, private industry events and clinical centres to audiences of potential employers. Moreover, the department holds close working relationships with a number of charitable, research council and international organisations, for example, in new projects involving radiotherapy and infant optical brain imaging in Africa.

Teaching and learning

Our PhD programme involves 3–4 years of original research supervised by a senior member of the department. At any one time, the department has around 60–80 PhD students from a variety of disciplines

A dissertation of up to 100,000 words for a PhD, or up to 60,000 words for an MPhil, is completed as a part of this programme.

Contact hours depend on the type of project and the stage you are at in your PhD. At the start of an experimental, lab-based project, you might spend most of your time working with your supervisor or other researchers. At other times, you might spend most of your time reading or writing and be more self-directed. As a rule, it’s common for students to meet with their supervisor on a weekly basis. You should treat a full-time PhD as you’d treat a full-time job and aim to spend 40 hours a week or so working on your PhD. Sometimes you may need to spend more than this (for example if you’re travelling to a conference, using equipment that has limited availability or have an urgent deadline), but this would be a reasonable average.

Research areas and structure

• Biomedical optics
• Biomedical Ultrasound
• Computing, digital image processing
• Continence and skin technology
• Functional electrical stimulation
• Implanted devices
• Laser and endoscopic surgery
• Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
• Medical imaging including 3D graphics
• Neurophysiology including electrical impedance tomography
• Physiological sensing
• Radiation physics

Research environment

UCL's Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest medical physics departments in the UK. We have exceptionally close links with major teaching hospitals, as well as excellent academic research. We offer BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering.

Our academic research rating is a top level 5, which means that we have an internationally leading reputation in medical physics and biomedical engineering research. Ours is a joint department with Medical Physics in the UCLH NHS Trust, and so our staff work side-by-side with hospital physicists, clinical doctors and other health professionals. This close liaison with clinical colleagues in this exciting field enriches our research and teaching. We develop new technologies and methods for diagnosing, treating and managing medical conditions and diseases.  A PhD at UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering will allow you to pursue original research and make a distinct and significant contribution to your field. We are committed to the quality and relevance of the research supervision we offer and as an MPhil/PhD candidate you could work with academics. Furthermore, as a research student, you will be an integral part of our collaborative and thriving research community. Student-run ‘work in progress’ forums and an end-of-first-year PhD workshop will give you the opportunity to present and discuss your research and academic colleagues. Tailored skills seminars will provide you with a supportive research environment and the critical skills necessary to undertake your research. To foster your academic development, we also offer additional department funds, which can assist you with the costs of conferences and other research activities.

The length of registration for the full-time research degree programmes is 3 to 4 years.

You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 12 - 18 months after initial registration.

Upon successful completion of your approved period of registration, you may register as a completing research student (CRS) while you write up your thesis. 

Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your principal supervisor the basic structure of your research project, an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of work. You will produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to both your supervisors for their comments and feedback. We hold a PhD workshop at the end of your first year, which provides you with an opportunity to present your research before an audience of UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Academic staff and fellow PhD students.

In your second year you will be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD. To successfully upgrade to a PhD, you are required to submit a piece of writing (this is usually based on one chapter from your thesis and a chapter plan for the remainder). You are also required to present and answer questions about this work to a panel consisting of your subsidiary supervisor and another member of the faculty who acts as an independent assessor.

The length of registration for the research degree programmes is 5 to 6 years for the part-time route.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no additional costs associated with this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

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Deadlines and start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so check with the department or academic unit to see if you need to consider these in your application preparation. In all cases the applicant should identify and contact potential supervisors with a brief research proposal before making your application. For more information see our How to apply page: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedical-engineering/study/postgraduate-research/mphilphd-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering/applying-doctoral

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics program at Washington University in St. Louis provides for students to learn fundamental concepts and techniques, and perform academic research in the field of medical physics. The program is geared towards undergraduates with a strong background in physics and mathematics, graduate students with a physics and mathematics background from fields outside of medical physics, as well as continuing learners with a CAMPEP-accredited Master’s level degree in Medical Physics. Students in the program will be exposed to a wide array of diagnostic medical imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiation safety approaches and techniques, and will perform cutting-edge research with renowned investigators. These experiences will equip students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to further their careers in clinical and/or academic medical physics.

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• Gain a solid academic foundation for a career in medical physics in any of the focus areas of medical physics, including medical imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine.
• Develop skills to become independent investigators and perform cutting-edge research.
• Pose new questions and solve problems in medical physics.
• Generate innovative ideas and conduct research to improve the quality and safety in clinical physics.

The program will also help develop the professional and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The program has adopted the  AAPM’s  philosophy of  medical physics 3.0 , which is based on developing intelligent tools and applications for the future of precision medicine, and has been developed based on anticipating the future needs of the medical applications of physics. Through a mixture of didactic training, research training, and hands-on experience, students in the program are introduced to a broad array of cutting-edge tools and techniques and their use in the various disciplines of medical physics and patient care.  Students in the PhD in Medical Physics program will furthermore learn how to develop new techniques, approaches, and technology to contribute to the continued evolution of the field of medical physics.

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• To prepare students to become independent investigators in the field of medical physics and be able to drive their own research programs by exposing them to cutting-edge research and state-of-the art technology.
• To equip students with sufficient theoretical and practical background knowledge in medical physics to enable entry into CAMPEP-accredited clinical residency programs or to pursue careers in academic, industrial, or regulatory environments.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics program endeavors to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals of all backgrounds and lifestyles, in accordance with Washington University School of Medicine’s focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.  Washington University School of Medicine’s culture of collaboration and inclusion is the foundation for success in everything it does. The School of Medicine recognizes that by bringing together people from varying backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise, it can develop richer solutions to complex scientific questions, train culturally sensitive clinicians and provide health care in a way that best serves our diverse patient population. To support these values, the School of Medicine is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in which everyone is welcomed and valued. Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, socio-economic status, and/or genetic information. We implement policies and practices that support the inclusion of all such potential students, trainees and employees and are committed to being an institution that is accessible to everyone who learns, conducts research, works and seeks care on our campus and we provide reasonable accommodations to those seeking that assistance.

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Research projects available to graduate students cover a broad range of Medical Physics topics. The following is a list of faculty research interests encompassing both theoretical and experimental approaches.

Dr. Al-Hallaq's research investigates the use of medical images to: 1) inform treatment selection, 2) guide treatment positioning, and 3) assess treatment response following radiotherapy.

To inform treatment selection, we have investigated whether MR imaging could prove useful in selecting appropriate candidates for limited-field radiotherapy, known as partial breast irradiation. To guide treatment positioning, we have investigated both X-ray and 3D surface imaging modalities for breast cancer treatments. To assess treatment response, Dr. Al-Hallaq originated the idea of utilizing texture analysis in combination with deformable registration for quantifying changes in healthy lung tissue induced by radiation treatment.

Dr. Al-Hallaq frequently collaborates with Samuel Armato, Ph.D., whose laboratory has developed computerized techniques (i.e., radiomics) to study lung texture in CT scans, to test whether clinical symptoms correlate with changes in CT image features for individual patients. We were the first to publish on the use of radiomics analysis of normal tissue toxicity.

Recently, Dr. Al-Hallaq authored the radiation physics sections of two national NRG protocols which aim to determine whether stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can control metastatic disease without significant toxicity. Dr. Al-Hallaq's research background in texture analysis and clinical background as a clinical radiotherapy physicist has allowed her to contribute significantly to translational cancer research.  

Dr. Armato's research broadly involves the development and evaluation of computerized techniques for the quantitative analysis of medical images and the assessment of tumor response to therapy through a variety of interdisciplinary image-based projects.

More specifically, our research has involved the computerized detection and evaluation of lung nodules in thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans, the assessment of image quality and pathologic change in temporally subtracted chest radiographic images, the computerized evaluation of mesothelioma tumor and response to therapy in CT scans, critical analyses of image-based tumor response assessment for mesothelioma, the development of objective CT-based metrics for the quantification of mucosal inflammation due to sinusitis, the application of radiomics to the pre- and post-treatment CT scans of radiation therapy and immunotherapy patients to predict normal lung tissue complications, and the evaluation of reference standards for computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) research.

The assessment of mesothelioma tumor volume from CT scans recently has been augmented by Dr. Armato's group through the application of deep-learning-based methods to this complicated image segmentation task.   

I have a broad background in medical physics, with specific training and expertise in key research and clinical areas in radiotherapy. I am currently serving as the Director of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at UChicago.

My experience and interest are mainly in clinical translational radiation oncology, including image-guided therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and imaging for therapy response. I have developed a targeted linac-based Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI) technique to improve outcome in advanced hematological malignancies and played an important role in its clinical application.

My work led to four Phase I and two Phase II studies thus far. I have trained and helped national and international institutions to implement intensity modulated total marrow irradiation (IMTMI) programs. I am also very interested in the development of nanotechnology platforms for theranostic applications. My research on targeted nanogold contrast agent for cancer diagnosis and therapy has been featured in different venues and has a full patent. 

The focus of the Biomedical Acoustics Development and Engineering Research Laboratory (BADER Lab) is the translation of therapeutic ultrasound for non- or minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular and cancerous disease. Specifically, the BADER Lab utilizes acoustic cavitation for combinatorial ablation and enhanced drug delivery treatment strategies of pathologies resistant to standard interventional techniques.

To assess bubble activity and the resultant changes in tissue structure, Dr. Bader's group is developing multi-modal imaging approaches using both diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Analytic and numerical bubble dynamics models are also utilized to gain insight into the mechanism of action of our therapeutic approaches.

Current research topics include:

- Chronic thrombus ablation with histotripsy and thrombolytic drugs

- Passive cavitation and MR imaging to assess histotripsy-induced liquefaction

- In vitro assessment of histotripsy-enhanced drug delivery

- Histotripsy-induced sonochemical reactions for the treatment of cancer

- Numeric and analytic models of bubble dynamics

- Magnetic Resonance-guided transurethral prostate ablation

For more information, visit the laboratory website:  baderlab.uchicago.edu  

Evaluates and quantifies physiologic changes in the brain resulting from neurovascular disease and stroke. He develops advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to target changes in arterial vasculature, tissue perfusion, and the arterial wall itself, in order to quantify physiologic changes in patients.

The imaging techniques he employs have the potential to allow for rapid, real-time assessment of cerebral blood flow, enabling the triage of patients suffering from acute stroke and staging and tracking the response to therapy for certain types of cancer.

As a physicist and biomedical engineer, he works collaboratively with physicians from the disciplines of radiology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and preventative medicine.

My research interests, primarily in multi-modality molecular imaging, cover a broad spectrum of imaging-centered topics including imaging physics and instrumentation, image reconstruction and processing, imaging tracers and probes development, physiological modeling, quantitative and intelligent image analysis, as well as applications of molecular imaging methods in a wide spectrum of biological and medical investigations, especially in cancer, brain and behavioral disorders, cardiopulmonary diseases, diabetes, and tissue/organ injury and repair.

We pioneered the concept of multi-modality imaging, including image co-registration and integration, hybrid image instrumentation, image/information fusion in CT, MRI, PET, and SPECT reconstruction, processing, and analysis, as well as functionalized targeting imaging probes and tracers research & development.

I am a biomedical engineer by training, with a special interest in MR imaging. Currently, I am an assistant professor in the Physics Division of the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology. For many years, MR imaging has been the central point of my research, whether in looking for pathological markers or developing analytical methods for quantitative assessments and investigation of morbidities.

In the past, I have used data from imaging and histology to study the role and the impact of various conditions, including hypoxia, hemodynamic disorders, extracellular matrix remodeling, and reduction–oxidation, on renovascular and cardiovascular diseases.

In recent years, I have oriented my research more towards investigating the feasibility of extracting kinetic information from statistical characteristics, including spatial distribution patterns of the markers of the conditions mentioned above. The long-term goal of my research is to develop methods to characterize dynamic microenvironments, with particular emphasis on cancer, through identifying phenotypes and investigating their cross-talks, interactions, and potential emergence behaviors.

Dr. Giger's research has focused on computer-aided diagnosis, including computer vision and machine learning, in the areas of breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, lupus, and bone diseases.

Our computer-aided diagnosis/machine learning research in computational image-based analyses of cancer for risk assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and response to therapy has yielded various translated components, and we are now using these image-based phenotypes in imaging and multi-omics (e.g., genomics) association studies for cancer discovery and predictive modeling. 

We are actively engaged in the development of EPR oxygen imaging with application to tumor physiology and response to therapy. We are also investigating EPR-based techniques to image molecular biologic cell signaling.

Active areas of investigation in instrument design include rapid scanning continuous wave techniques; magnet design, construction, and evaluation; novel techniques for pulsed EPR projection acquisitions; resonator design, construction, and performance evaluation. In collaboration with chemistry colleagues, we are pursuing the development of novel injectable spin probes with sensitivity to various aspects of body fluids with distribution in various (controllable) fluid compartments.

We are also researching novel tomographic and non-tomographic image acquisition strategies and the scaling of EPR imaging technology to larger biologic objects. Visit  our website  for more information. 

My primary research is in the development of CAD methods for the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer and prostate cancer. I developed one of the first CAD methods for the classification of breast calcifications as malignant or benign based fully on computer analysis of mammograms. I have also developed CAD methods for quantitative analysis of multi-parametric prostate MR images and prostate histology images. 

Furthermore, I have led my research laboratory in developing quantitative analysis of digital histology images and have developed a method that can quantify the distance between cells as a surrogate for observation of interactions between cells, e.g., between T cells and B cells.  In addition, I have experience in the development of statistical classifiers in CAD applications and in the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.

My research employs both artificial neural networks and linear discriminant analysis classifiers, and I have published methodological research on statistical classifiers. I have conducted evaluations of CAD methods, developed novel concepts in ROC analysis, and conducted a methodological analysis of the evaluation of CAD methods in clinical trials. 

Dr. Kao's research centers on developing novel detector technologies and employing them to build practical, high-performance PET systems by synergistically integrating them with advanced data processing and image reconstruction. 

Dr. Kao's lab pioneered a voltage-based sampling method for PET data acquisition called MVT (multi-voltage threshold) that provides a practical solution to digitizing fast signals generated by modern time-of-flight (TOF) PET detectors. It is also used in conjunction with a novel solid-state photodetector called a silicon photomultiplier to produce highly compact and functionally modularized detectors. Dr. Kao is extending his work to developing organ-specific PET imagers for humans, including both dedicated systems and inserts for simultaneous PET/MRI. He is also developing flat-panel TOF PET detectors, and the supporting software platform, to allow rapid configuration and development of human PET systems. 

Dr. Kao is the faculty co-director of the PET/CT/SPECT facility of the BSD Integrated Small Animal Imaging Research Resource, and actively collaborates with Dr. Chin-Tu Chen and other investigators in using PET for conducting basic and translational biomedical research, including the development of new drugs/treatments for cancer and neurological and cardiological diseases.

Therefore, in addition to contributing his PET systems, he is also interested in developing artificial-intelligence based methods for registering multi-modality and longitudinal studies, analyzing static and dynamic data with compartmental modeling, and making discoveries from population studies. 

We work on extending the current clinical application of MR imaging by developing and deploying novel sequences that can provide functional information on both healthy and diseased tissue. We are currently evaluating the clinical utility of an advanced spectroscopic imaging method, primarily as applied to the imaging of the breast but also testing it in other sites, such as the prostate, liver, and brain. This sequence is developed for both morphological and functional imaging.

Another method currently in development is a hybrid diffusion-weighted/T2-mapping sequence which can be used to obtain information on tissue structure within an imaging voxel. This is of particular interest in the prostate, where there is a strong need to stratify cancerous lesions by grade in order to make optimal treatment decisions, but this sequence could have broad application in other sites.

We work very closely with clinical faculty to identify and address the most pressing clinical challenges. In breast and prostate, these primarily relate to cancer detection and diagnostics, as well as to the development of personalized treatment and risk mitigation plans. We are also leading multiple projects that have the goal of improving or optimizing the acquisition and processing of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, for higher clinical utility. We are also interested in the reduction of risk through the development of protocols that minimize the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents.

Thanks to the affiliation of the University of Chicago with the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA, we have developed a number of collaborations that apply our expertise in inverse problems to the development of new computational microscopy approaches.

One strand, in collaboration with Hari Shroff of NIH, involves developing novel approaches to modeling and fusing multi-view data in light-sheet microscopy, including a three-lens, three-view system and a mirror-based system to create orthogonal light sheets and capture four views of the sample. A second strand involves developing novel approaches to estimate the orientation of molecules that have been tagged rigidly with anisotropic fluorophores like GFP. At present, we are seeking to merge the two strands by developing novel multiview, light-sheet approaches to imaging of molecular orientation. 

We have also worked for several years to develop new image reconstruction algorithms and new image acquisition strategies for X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT). X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) is an emerging imaging modality that allows for the reconstruction of the distribution of nonradioactive elements (mostly metals) within a sample from measurements of fluorescence X-rays produced by irradiation of the sample.

Many endogenous metals and metal ions, such as Fe, Cu, and Zn, play critical roles in signal transduction and reaction catalysis, while others (Hg, Cd, Pb) are quite toxic even in trace quantities. In recent years, in collaboration with Ling-Jian Meng at UIUC, we have begun to explore radically different ways of measuring XFCT data. Our insight was to exploit the fact that X-ray fluorescence is a stimulated emission modality to perform selective illumination coupled with detection by pixelated cameras through collimating apertures to perform direct imaging without the need for tomographic image reconstruction.

For more information, visit the laboratory website:  voices.uchicago.edu/larivierelab

My research interest centers on tomographic imaging with an emphasis on its application to advanced CT and PET. I have performed research and published results for more than 25 years on the development of analytic and optimization-based reconstruction for improving current CT and PET performance and/or for enabling new scanning configurations of practical significance with considerably lower cost in CT and PET.

My laboratory has also developed hardware design and imaging systems of CT and PET for research and application. I have maintained a sustained, active, close collaboration with clinical and industrial investigators that ensures the clinical and practical relevance of our research on medical imaging.

Our work has laid the groundwork for much of the recent progress in reconstruction algorithms and their applications to diagnostic imaging and image-guided surgery and radiation therapy.

The improvements in hardware and software in medical imaging have resulted in an expanding and evolving role for image guidance during interventional or surgical procedures. We develop novel methodologies in high- and ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), ultrasound imaging, and computed tomography (CT) imaging.

We advance innovative sequences and protocols in MRI and MRS for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of anatomical and molecular changes. We have pioneered several ultrasound research projects, including MRI-guided treatment monitoring of the therapeutic effects of high-intensity focused ultrasound. In addition, we have optimized image guidance for LASER tissue ablation and needle-guided interventions for various interventional procedures.

In CT imaging our emphasis is on improving neurosurgical navigation and in ultrasound imaging we focus on automatic segmentation techniques of tumors and lymph nodes. 

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Phd position (f/m/d) in biophotonics / molecular biophysics, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Full exploitation of amyloid PET-MR data for dementia research

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

PhD studentship in mass spectrometry imaging

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This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Minimising pathogen colonisation of the gut using diet and specific gut bacteria

Role of nonlinear movement analysis in the understanding of injury onset and rehabilitation in women's football, bioelectronics for bioelectricity: developing a platform to interrogate the role of bioelectricity in biological phenomena, including cancer, multimodal dissection of metastatic breast cancer at the single cell resolution, functional lung image synthesis using machine/deep learning: development, validation and application, competition funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Dielectric measurements at microwave frequencies for archaeology, environmental sensing and healthcare

3d imaging of brain blood flow using ultrasound, materials for the future: biobased viscoelastic fluids for biomedical applications, artificial intelligence for early detection of cancers from spectroscopic liquid biopsies, revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using ai supported tissue characterization., phd studentship in medical imaging instrumentation – development of a prototype thermoacoustic imaging system, deconstructing biofilms, awaiting funding decision/possible external funding.

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The PhD Degree in Biomedical Physics

The Biomedical Physics Program (BMP) is joint effort under the Stanford School of Medicine Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology and offers instruction and research opportunities leading to a PhD degree in Biomedical Physics. The goal is to train students in research focused on technology translatable to clinical medicine, including radiation therapy, image-guided therapy, diagnostic, interventional, and molecular imaging, and other forms of disease detection and characterization with molecular diagnostics. These students will be prepared for a variety of career paths, including faculty positions at academic institutions, clinical physics roles in radiology and radiation oncology departments, industry, and roles at government and other private sector organizations focusing on medical- and bio-technology. Given the evolution of modern medicine towards technologically sophisticated treatments and diagnostics, particularly in the areas of imaging, molecular biomarkers, and radiation therapy, there is a need for well-trained leaders with this educational background and the skills to conduct meaningful and significant research in this field. Stanford University has a rich tradition of innovation and education within these disciplines, with advances ranging from the development and application of the medical linear accelerator towards radiation treatment of cancer to the engineering of non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging having been pioneered here. Accordingly, Stanford is home to a breadth of faculty with outstanding achievements. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the close proximity and frequent interactions among the Stanford Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences provide an ideal environment to offer students outstanding training in both the clinical and scientific aspects of this discipline.

The program can provide flexibility and can complement other opportunities in applied medical research at Stanford. Special arrangements may be made for those with unusual needs or those simultaneously enrolled in other degree programs within the University. Similarly, students with prior relevant training may have the curriculum adjusted to eliminate requirements met as part of prior training.

Prerequisites

As Biomedical Physics is a highly multidisciplinary area of study, we are seeking students from a variety of scientific backgrounds.  Undergraduates with strong quantitative skills majoring in physics, engineering, or the biological sciences are encouraged to apply.  No GRE exams are required for admissions.

Degree Requirements

The doctoral program is a full-time, residential, research-oriented program, with student typically starting in the fall quarter and spending an average of about 5-6 years at Stanford.

Candidates are encouraged to explore the various research interests of the biomedical physics core and affiliated faculty, with lab rotations during the first year expose students to different laboratories. Prior to being formally admitted to candidacy for the doctoral degree at the end of the second year of study, each student must demonstrate knowledge of biomedical physics fundamentals and a potential for succeeding in research by passing a qualifying examination. Students later complete and defend a doctoral dissertation.

Details of the curriculum and specific degree requirements are described on Stanford Bulletin .

All BMP PhD students who maintain satisfactory academic progress receive full financial support (tuition and a living stipend) for the duration of their doctoral program. However, the number of admitted students is limited by funding, hence applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply for external fellowship support (e.g., NSF or Stanford's Knight-Hennessy Scholars program ) on their own.

Application Instructions and Deadlines

Applications are due late November/early December each year. See details on the Graduate Admissions webpage .

There is a $125 application fee . Applicants who need assistance with the application fee are encouraged to apply for a fee waiver . Preference is given to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 (11:59:59 pm PST).

• Complete the Biomedical Physics PhD application online. Note that only one Stanford PhD application per academic year is allowed, and that Biosciences, Bioengineering, and Electrical Engineering are not part of the Biomedical Physics Program.
• Submit scanned (unofficial) transcripts as part of the Biomedical Physics application. Graduate Admissions only requires admitted applicants who accept the offer of admission to submit official transcripts that shows their degree conferral. Please do not send or have sent any official transcripts to us at this time.
• See our page about the Personal Statement.
• Please include an up-to-date version of your CV.
• The GRE General Test score is not required and will not be considered if submitted. We do not require any GRE Subject Test scores.
• Application materials, including letters of recommendation, should be received by the deadline. We do review all applications, including incomplete ones.
• For materials that are mailed, please use our Contact Address.
• Please do NOT upload supporting materials, such as published papers, unpublished manuscripts, BS or MS theses, writing samples, posters, or class projects, with your application.
• Check the status of your application can be tracked through the Biomedical Physics status webpage . Interview invitations go out in early January, and interviews are in late February or early March. Offers of admission are made on a rolling basis starting in March. Finals decisions from admitted candidates are due by April 15.
• The selection of PhD students admitted to BMP is based on an individualized, holistic review of each application, including the applicant’s academic record, the letters of recommendation, the statement of purpose, personal qualities and characteristics, and past accomplishments.
• Deferral of admission: BMP generally does not allow deferral of admission to the PhD program, and it is better for you to apply when you are ready to begin your graduate study following the normal timeline. However, sometimes one's circumstances change; please contact us if that happens to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is highly recommended that you review our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The Biomedical Physics Program recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.

The Biomedical Physics Program welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. The review process is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, and admissions essays to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field and how they might enrich the learning community at Stanford.

Students are expected to enter with a series of core competencies in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics or engineering, and computing. Students entering the program are assessed by the examination of their undergraduate transcripts and research experiences. Specifically, the department requires that students have completed mathematics through multivariable calculus and linear algebra, and must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical science from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. See minimum level of study required of international applicants .

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for predoctoral national competitive fellowships, especially those from the National Science Foundation. Applicants to the Ph.D. program should consult with their financial aid officers for information and applications.

The deadline for receiving applications is December 1, 2023. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Biomedical Physics.

Further information and application instructions for all graduate degree programs may be obtained from Graduate Admissions .

Application Fee and Fee Waivers

The  application fee is $125  and is non-refundable. You will be prompted to pay the application fee at the time you submit your application. The acceptable form of payment is via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club) or bank transfer from a U.S. checking account. If you do not have a credit card then you should make arrangements with a family member or friend to use theirs. Checks by mail are not accepted.

Fee Waivers

Applicants who need assistance with the application fee are encouraged to apply for a fee waiver. Priority for fee waivers is given to applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. International applicants who need assistance with the application fee are eligible to apply for the School-Based fee waiver. For a complete list of fee waiver options and eligibility requirements, please visit the Graduate Admissions  website .

Please note that fee waiver requests are required to be submitted 10 business days prior to the application deadline (December 1 at 11:59:59 pm PST); so please plan accordingly.

• Reputation and Environment . Amplified by the astounding intellectual and technological capital of Silicon Valley, Stanford University, one of the world's leading academic institutions, is dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. Integrating a premier medical school with world-class adult and children’s hospitals, Stanford Medicine fosters an unrivaled atmosphere of interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration that has produced many of the innovations that sparked a biomedical revolution. The Biomedical Physics program is an essential component of Stanford Medicine’s commitment to excellence in education, scientific discovery, bench-to-bedside research, and clinical innovation.

• Curriculum . Our core courses span a wide array of topics, including radiation physics and therapy, imaging sciences, molecular imaging and diagnostics, with much of the material based on cutting-edge research conducted here at Stanford.

• Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities . BMP in a new PhD program housed within the Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology. Leveraging research and clinical expertise at Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and Stanford Clinics, the BMP program also includes faculty from the Stanford Biosciences , Bio-X , ChEM-H , Wu Tsai Neurosciences , Bioengineering , Electrical Engineering , and Computer Science programs, all of which are in close physical proximity on Stanford's main campus.

• Related Stanford PhD Programs . As the scope of medical physics has expanded, students pursuing careers in this field have been distributed throughout a number of training programs ranging from physics to engineering to bioengineering to biology. Situated within the clinical departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, the BMP program integrates novel technical developments in radiation therapy, imaging, and molecular diagnostics with the unique challenges of clinical medicine.

• Location . Situated in the heart of entrepreneurial Silicon Valley, Stanford University's campus occupies over 8000 acres, bordering Palo Alto, CA and provides easy access to the amenities of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Instructions for Writing Your Personal Statement

You are required to submit a Personal Statement as part of the Graduate Application for the BMP PhD degree.

The BMP program is designed for students interested in the application of physics and engineering principles to problems in clinical medicine, with an emphasis on translational science. The Admissions Committee will read your Personal Statement carefully to determine how well your aspirations align with the mission of the BMP PhD Program.

In your Personal Statement, please tell us how your schooling, work, research, and life experiences prepare you for study at BMP, describe your passion for research, current research interests, and career goals, and explain how our training program will enable you to achieve them.

The Personal Statement should be 1-2 pages. Please do not append class projects, research proposals, draft manuscripts, published papers, posters, or other ancillary materials.

Questions about the Program

Where can I find the details about the program?

Please review this website, and our program listing in Stanford University Bulletin .

What is the best way to see if my interests align with the program?

Review the details of our curriculum and summary descriptions of core and affiliated faculty . You should also do web searches to find the faculty websites and check out their most recent publications on PubMed . 

What is the difference between Stanford's BMP program and medical physics programs in other universities?

Students pursuing careers at the intersection of technology and medicine can enroll in a variety of related Stanford programs ranging from physics to engineering to biology. Situated within the clinical departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, the BMP program uniquely integrates novel technical developments in radiation therapy, imaging, and molecular diagnostics with the unique challenges of clinical medicine.

How do BMP graduate students pick a lab and faculty research supervisor?

Students do up to 3 rotations the first year in labs chosen through mutual agreement by the student and the faculty member.

How long does it take to get a degree?

Is the Stanford BMP PhD program CAMPEP accredited?

This is a new Biomedical Physics PhD program and is not yet accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). 

What kind of jobs are available for Stanford BMP graduates?

Students who successfully complete  the BMP PhD program will be capable of pursuing careers in academia, clinical medicine, and industry.  Graduates will be competitive for faculty positions in nationwide medical physics programs, as well as in related university departments including Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology. In addition, a variety of industrial positions at companies developing medical and imaging technologies would be available to graduating doctoral students. They may, for example, work for a Fortune 500 company like General Electric , a large-cap company like Varian Medical Systems , or a publicly traded company like ViewRay . All of these companies have a substantial need for Ph.D. scientists in biomedical physics as they provide unique expertise in translational medical imaging and medical therapy that is distinct form their engineering colleagues. Medical companies developing imaging, radiation therapy, and molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and non-medical companies with a focus on technology development could each exploit the unique skill set of BMP graduates. Examples include Siemens Healthcare , Philips Healthcare , Canon Medical Systems , Bruker , Accuray , Elekta , IBA Worldwide , Bayer , Guerbet , Hologic , Genentech , Agilent , and Google Health . Trainees may also find professional opportunities in the federal government working at either the NIH or FDA , both of which seek scientists with the precise training provided by our program. Additional career opportunities would be available at the intersection of tech and medicine by way of local start-up companies and consulting firms.

Questions about Applying

Should I apply to the Stanford BMP Program?

Only you know enough about your circumstances to make this decision. We encourage all applicants to consider their personal and career goals, their background and abilities, financial constraints, and reasonable alternatives, before applying.

What is "Biomedical Physics"?

I'm interested in several departments in Stanford. Which one should I apply to?

This is a very important decision, so it is worth your time to explore and consider your options carefully. Stanford Biomedical Physics is very interdisciplinary; if admitted, you will be able to pick research supervisors from among multiple faculty having a wide range of research interests. You should select a PhD program on the basis of your background, your interest in a particular curriculum, your fit with the program's research, and your career plans. In general, we recommend apply to BMP if you are primarily interested in the application of novel developments in radiation physics, imaging science, and molecular imaging to solve clinical problems. See also the next few FAQs.

What is the difference between Stanford Biomedical Physics, Biosciences, and Bioengineering?

Can I apply to both BMP and other Stanford PhD programs at the same time?

No. You are limited to one PhD application per academic year.  The Biomedical Physics PhD program is distinct from degrees offered by other Stanford programs such as Biosciences , Bioengineering , and Electrical Engineering . Therefore, it is important to decide which program best fits your background and career goals. Note that if you are accepted into another program, you are welcome to take BMP courses.

How do I apply?

Review our website to see if our program is a good fit with your goals. The specifics depend on the degree program to which you are applying. You can find instructions for each degree under  Prospective Students .

When can I apply? What is the application deadline?

Applications to the PhD program are accepted each autumn from (roughly) mid-September to late November/early December for admission the following Autumn. For details of timing for the other degree programs, see their respective webpages. All PhD applications are reviewed together, so there is no competitive advantage in applying early; however, we very strongly recommend that you not wait until the last minute (or day).

I missed the deadline. Can I apply late (or early) to the PhD program?

No. We do not accept applications to the PhD program out of the normal cycle, as it causes problems both for admission’s process which is coordinated with the other Stanford programs and for arranging funding.

Does Stanford BMP offer conditional admission?

Is my application good enough?

We are unable to answer that question for specific applicants. The BMP admissions committee considers many factors, including grades, letters of recommendation, the personal statement, prior research experience, life circumstances, and fit with our program. The decision is based on a composite of these elements in the context of all the applications we receive each cycle. You should also note that admission to our program, especially for the PhD, is  very  competitive, so it is to your advantage to make sure your application is as strong as you can make it in all of the listed dimensions.

Stanford requires a TOEFL score (if needed) of greater than or equal to 100. If your score is below 100 and you are accepted, Stanford requires that you retake the exam to achieve that threshold. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions to this rule. See  here .

How many people apply?

This is a new PhD program, so we do not yet have reliable statistics regarding the number of applicants.  However, we anticipate the PhD application process will be highly competitive.

Is it okay if some of my application materials arrive late?

You need to submit the main application before the deadline.

Unofficial test scores (TOEFL) and unofficial transcripts should arrive before the deadline. Your unofficial transcripts and test scores will be validated when your official ones are received by the University, which can occur after the admissions deadline.

Outside of that, we strongly recommend against late applications, including letters of recommendation. We start reviewing applications immediately after the deadline closes. Incomplete applications will be reviewed, but incomplete applications are unlikely to be as strong as the complete ones, placing you at considerable disadvantage in an already very competitive application process.

What is the status of my application?

We realize that the application process is anxiety provoking, and it is natural to be concerned about the possibility of information missing from your application or wondering where you are in the application ranking. After the formal deadline, if something has changed, you may email the updated information to us. We ask, though, that you refrain from contacting us to request routine updates about your status. If your application is deficient in some way, we will contact you. However, you will have to wait for interview invitations and the final admission decisions on schedule.

Oops. I forgot to upload some of the supplemental materials for my application and now the system won't let me add them. What should I do?

Just email the additional materials to our  Contact Address .

What is the general timeline for admissions?

Applications are due late November or early December. Invitations for interviews (PhD only) go out in early January. Interviews are early March. Offers of admission are sent starting early March. Your final admission decisions are due April 15. Most students start in the Autumn (late Sept, Stanford is on quarter system).

I have been out of school for a while. Do you accept older students?

Yes. We anticipate some of our students will have gotten other degrees, worked in industry, or had other relevant experiences before entering the BMP program.

I was not admitted. Can I meet with someone to tell me why?

While we understand that situation is disappointing, we are not able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Can I meet with BMP faculty before applying? Can I request an interview?

Due to time constraints, we are not able to accommodate all requests to meet one-on-one with our faculty prior to submitting an application, give individual tours, or meet to provide guidance about applications, the admissions process, and career planning.

We only interview a limited number of applicants. Top candidates for our PhD program will be invited out to visit us during the application process. We will contact you by mid-January if we want you to come for an interview. Note that the interview process is quite extensive; you will interview with multiple faculty and students, tour our campus, and meet with many of our current students in social settings.

I have contacted one of the BMP faculty about admissions. Will I receive a response?

Our faculty members receive many emails and requests for information. Unfortunately, they are unable to respond to all such contacts. Please email specific questions about the admissions process to us at our  Contact Address .

Should I contact faculty to get a research assistantship before I am admitted?

Generally, we only admit PhD students whose funding is pre-arranged by the BMP program or outside scholarship. There is more information about funding here . As part of the admission process, we will bring your application to the attention of the appropriate faculty. Just to be clear, you apply to the BMP program; you do not apply to individual faculty labs.

I have taken some coursework at Stanford before. Can I count those units towards another degree if I am admitted?

Generally, yes. However, you can't count the same course towards two different degrees. If you have extra units from a prior degree or a currently active degree program, then those units can count towards a BMP PhD if you are admitted. The total number of units required for the relevant BMP degree does not change.

Do I need any particular undergraduate major in order to apply?

No. We anticipate accepting students from diverse backgrounds, including those with undergraduate training in physics, engineering, biomedical sciences, and computer science.

If I'm accepted into the BMP program, can I work with a particular professor?

If you have already identified a possible research mentor, then you are one step ahead. However, be advised that even if admitted, there is no guarantee that that professor would have space in their lab, have appropriate funding, or be a good interpersonal match with you. In general, we recommend that you apply to Stanford BMP because your interests align well with our overall program philosophy and emphasis.

Does BMP offer a master's degree?

We currently only offer a PhD program.

Is there a part-time PhD degree program? Is there a distance learning PhD?

No. Our faculty believe that the PhD must be obtained on-campus, with full-time involvement.

I applied before. Do you need official copies of my transcripts again?

Can I transfer credit?

Transferring credit means using credit for courses taken  outside of  Stanford to reduce the number of credits taken  at  Stanford.

For the PhD degree: Yes. The PhD requires 135 units, of which 90 units must be taken at Stanford during the PhD program. Thus, you could transfer credits taken elsewhere or taken at Stanford in another graduate program. More information is  here .

Are the GREs required?

No. The GRE General Test score is not required and will not be considered if submitted. We do not require any GRE Subject Test scores.

Do I have to take the TOEFL?

TOEFL scores are required by Stanford University of all applicants whose first language is not English. There are some complications and exceptions. See the  official Stanford policy  for details. If you take the test near our application deadline, email the unofficial scores to us as soon as possible; the official scores can arrive after the deadline. Stanford requires a TOEFL score (if needed) of greater than or equal to 100. If your score is below 100 and you are accepted, Stanford requires that you retake the exam to achieve that threshold. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions to this rule. See here .

Can I take another language exam in place of the TOEFL?

No. Stanford only accepts the TOEFL.

Can international students apply to the program?

We welcome applications from international applicants. International applicants follow the same application process as other applicants, with additional rules and requirements listed here. 1)  You need to hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in order to apply. The exact requirements vary by country and are listed on the Office of Graduate Admissions International Applicants page . 2) Applicants whose first language is not English must submit an official test score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Stanford accepts only ETS (Educational Testing Service) scores. We accept MyBest scores but at this time we are not accepting TOEFL Essentials test scores (see Stanford Graduate Admission Required Exams webpage). 3) We do not advise applicants about visas. The Bechtel International Center has information about how to maintain visas for international students. The US State Department has information about student and exchange visitor visas.

Do I need to have a master’s degree before applying to the PhD program?

Questions about Tuition, Fees, Program Costs, Funding, and Financial Aid

How much does it cost to get a PhD?

Tuition and other fees for Academic PhD programs are set by Stanford University. The most up-to-date listing is on the Stanford Registrar's  website .

What financial aid does BMP provide?

All BMP PhD students who maintain satisfactory academic progress receive full financial support (tuition and a living stipend) for the duration of their doctoral program.

Is there a fee for applying for admission?

The fee for applying for admission to any graduate program at Stanford is $125. However, the Biomedical Physics graduate program is committed to increasing the diversity of biomedical research and Stanford University. We will offer application fee waivers to a limited number of candidates. Preference is given to low-income, first generation and underrepresented minority students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Can I request an application fee waiver?

The Biomedical Physics graduate program is committed to increasing the diversity of biomedical research and Stanford University. We will provide application fee waivers to a limited number of candidates. Preference is given to low-income, first generation and underrepresented minority students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

• You should only request a BMP-based waiver if you do not qualify for the GRE or Diversity Program Participation fee waivers.
• Given the limited availability of fee waivers, only request one if you are sure you will be applying for admission this application season.
• Applications for fee waivers will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Acceptance or denial of your application for a fee waiver does not affect your likelihood of admission into a graduate program. 
• If the application fee waiver request is approved, the applicant will be sent a code to enter in the payment section of the online graduate admissions application.
• No refund will be given if you apply for a fee waiver and pay the application fee instead of using your application fee waiver code.  If we deny your request for a waiver, we will instruct you to pay the fee.

Waiver Application Form:

• In 250-500 words, describe your research experiences.
• In 250 words or less, describe how your research interests and background (in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity, socioeconomic status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, disability/ability, veteran status, work, and life experiences) would contribute to the diversity (broadly defined) of students pursuing a PhD at Stanford.
• In 250 words or less describe why you believe you are eligible for and should receive a fee waiver.  Priority is given to students from communities that may be systemically minoritized in biomedical research, experiencing financial hardship, qualified for federal financial aid, are first in their family to pursue an advanced degree, or are from environments with limited access to university research programs. 
• List any research, honors, and diversity-related programs in which you have participated.
• Send the materials in items 1-4 above along with your name, mailing address, phone, and email address to [email protected] with the subject “Fee Waiver Request”.

All fee waiver requests must be submitted no later than November 10th. 

Other Questions

How much does it cost to live close to Stanford University or in the SF Bay Area? How can I find out about my housing options?

The SF Bay Area is expensive. Many graduate students choose to live on campus for convenience and to minimize costs. Please refer to Stanford's  Housing Office  for more information.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Send us email ( Contact Us ). We are busy keeping all the machinery behind the scenes running smoothly, but we try to respond to every inquiry within one to two business days. It is much better to email us questions directly rather than asking us if you can call.

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Master's and PhD Programs

Two Degree Programs Students interested in Medical Physics are trained within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, in Master’s of Science (MS) or Doctoral (PhD) programs.

• The UW-Madison PhD program in Medical Physics is highly selective, being the largest doctoral program in the world focused singularly on Medical Physics, with approximately 90 enrolled students, and an average admission of 15-20 per year. Admitted doctoral students enter a 5 year fully-funded education program with premiere training facilities in diagnostic and therapeutic systems.
• The UW-Madison MS program admits students interested in pursuing a course-based Medical Physics and Health Physics degree. This pathway is a self-funded approach but benefits from the comparatively low tuition at UW-Madison as compared to other programs. For tuition information, please visit the Bursar’s Office .

Both MS and PhD graduate programs are accredited by CAMPEP, the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs, Inc, which includes didactic education in all aspects of mathematics, systems and physics of imaging and therapy.

Career Path Options The program supports a wide range of career tracks, graduating students into academic clinical physics residencies, academic research, industry leadership and entrepreneurial startup careers.

For those who choose to pursue clinical physics positions in the US, a required board certification is obtained from the American Board of Radiology (ABR), and the CAMPEP accredited sequence of courses in either MS or PhD allows them to take Part 1 of the ABR exam during or after their training. Completion of a post-graduate CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program would typically follow their graduation. See the  ABR web site  for further details.

For those who prefer a research-based career, or already have a CAMPEP MS degree, the interdisciplinary pathway option provides superior value for freedom in course choices and a focus on research intensive mentoring.

Where do I start? Prospective students are requested to review the Admissions Information , which includes undergraduate coursework requirements, application deadlines, etc. Brief course descriptions and typical course sequences are also provided.

The program welcomes applicants from a range of physical science undergraduate backgrounds (physics, engineering, math, chemistry) provided that they have sufficient preparation in mathematics and physics.

Webinar – Our recent webinar answers many common questions students may have when completing an application for our graduate program.

Join Us for a Tour

Highly-qualified applicants are invited to attend our open house typically held in February each year. This 1.5 day event includes meetings with faculty members, overviews of research areas, and tours of laboratory, clinical, and classroom space.

Facts and Figures

Learn more about admissions statistics, graduates and graduate placements.

• Table 1. Admissions Records for the Department of Medical Physics [PDF] More
• Table 2. Medical Physics Program Graduates [PDF] More
• Table 3. Initial Placement for Medical Physics Graduates [PDF] More

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The medical physics graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs, Inc. ( CAMPEP ). The program, serving both MS and PhD degrees, ensures that the students receive adequate didactic and clinical training to continue in education and research, enter clinical physics residencies or begin working as medical physicists in radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology departments. MS students are trained with an emphasis on developing skills necessary for clinical medical physicists, while PhD students participate in research projects during their graduate studies and are trained to become independent researchers in the field of medical physics and conduct impactful research or develop novel technologies. Graduate students shall engage in research projects to develop a systematic approach to solve problems and to gain a familiarity with scientific methods. Graduate students trained through the program are required to take the American Board of Radiology (ABR) examination in order to practice in the field of medical physics. The program is jointly managed by the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and the Department of Radiation Oncology (RadOnc). Because the graduate students in the program are enrolled as BME students with a concentration in medical physics, students are subject to all degree requirements of the BME department. The visions of the program are to foster the student’s general scientific, technological, and professional competencies, to provide multidisciplinary research opportunities, and to develop an expertise in radiation oncology physics.

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Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Their work often involves the use of x-rays and accelerated charged particles, radioactive substances, ultrasound, magnetic and electric fields, infra-red and ultraviolet light, heat and lasers in diagnosis and therapy. Most medical physicists work in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, cancer treatment facilities, or hospital-based research establishments. Others work in universities, government, and industry.

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Medical Physics program will:

• understand the physics of medical imaging and radiation oncology;
• achieve independence in original medical physics research;
• work effectively in clinical and research environments that include oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, neuroscientists, radiation therapy professionals and biomedical engineers;
• be prepared for positions at medical physics research institutions as well as healthcare institutions.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

The CAMPEP accreditation was a major draw because of the opportunities to do a clinical residency after graduating. The medical physics faculty have a very wide range of research interests from radiation oncology, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. The medical physics program is very well connected with lots of external institutions including TRIUMF, BC Cancer Agency, and Vancouver General Hospital, and has many collaborations with other universities.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 90

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 8 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 8 students was $9,907.
• 4 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 4 students was $9,742.
• 2 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 2 students was $2,188.
• 11 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 11 students was $8,462.
• 6 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 6 students was $19,094.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

Career options.

Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in hospitals, specialized areas of medicine (e.g. cancer treatment and research and brain research), government, industry and other medical research environments. Their work is interdisciplinary in nature and in many cases, translates to innovative solutions to real world medical problems relating to diagnosis and treatment of many disease types from cancer to brain and cardiac research.

Many of our medical physics faculty hold associate or adjunct professor status in the Department of Physics and Astronomy but have primary appointments in Departments of the Faculty of Medicine (Radiology, Surgery, Oncology) or work at the BC Cancer Agency Treatment or Research Centres.

In BC alone, population growth and replacement of retirements requires about 5 new radiotherapy physicists each year.  Growing demand for advanced medical imaging (CT, MRI, PET) creates a similar requirement for imaging physicists. 

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Ford, Nancy (Medical physics; Medical biotechnology diagnostics (including biosensors); Dental materials and equipment; micro-computed tomography; physiological gating; contrast agents; models of respiratory disease; image-based measurements; dental imaging; x-ray imaging)
• Kolind, Shannon (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; brain; Imaging; MRI; medical physics; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Neurological Disease; spinal cord)
• Kozlowski, Piotr (development and application of MRI techniques to study pre-clinical models of human diseases with specific focus on cancer and spinal cord injuries; development of the multi-parametric MRI techniques for prostate cancer diagnosis in the clinical setting.)
• Laule, Cornelia (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Pathology (except oral pathology); Auto-Immune Diseases; Axons; brain; Central Nervous System Inflammatory Diseases; Cerebral Atrophy; Histology; image analysis; Imaging; Inflammation; magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Nervous System Development; Neurodegenerative diseases; Neurological diseases; Neuronal Systems; pain; Pathology; Schizophrenia; Spinal Cord Diseases; spinal cord; Spinal cord injury)
• Rahmim, Arman (Clinical oncology; Medical physics; Physical sciences; Image Reconstruction; Machine learning and radiomics; medical physics; Molecular imaging; Quantitative Imaging; Theranostics)
• Rauscher, Alexander (Other physical sciences; Medical and biomedical engineering; magnetic resonance imaging; physics; quantitative susceptibility mapping; myelin water imaging; brain; maschine learning)
• Reinsberg, Stefan (Medical physics, MRIs )
• Sossi, Vesna (Medical Imaging, Brain imaging )
• Xiang, Qing-San (Magnetic Resonance Imaging )
• Zeng, Haishan (Family practice, dermatology)

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• Dosimetry and biodistribution of actinium radiopharmaceuticals for targeted alpha therapy
• Cardiac radiosurgery motion management – investigation of regional myocardial motion and cardiac gating
• Markerless dynamic tumor tracking using diaphragm as a soft-tissue anatomical surrogate for liver tumors

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Required core courses of the Medical Physics program include Quantum Mechanics I (PHYS 500), Radiotherapy Physics I (PHYS 534), Radiotherapy Physics II (PHYS 535), Advanced Radiation Biophysics (PHYS 536), Radiation Dosimetry (PHYS 539), Image Reconstruction (PHYS 540), and Anatomy, Physiology and Statistics for Medical Physicists (PHYS 545) and Clinical Experience in Medical Physics (PHYS 546). There is one elective which should be chosen from Nuclear Medicine (PHYS 541), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PHYS 542), and Biomedical Optics (PHYS 543).

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The medical physics (MP) track – note that it is equivalently referred to as a concentration – is still subject to final approval by the partnering cohorts (the Cleveland Clinic and the Case Western Reserve University physics department) and the national Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics in Education Programs (CAMPEP). Watch this webpage for updates on the final approval process. Present date: June 9, 2024.

With the completion of the core described below, the transcript will have an MP MS distinguishing inscription in comparison with other non-MP MS tracks.

Completion of the MS along this track enables the degree holder to apply for CAMPEP accredited MP residencies, after which one can enter into the rewarding accredited MP employment world.

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The admission policy for a proposed Medical Physics Track/Concentration in the Master of Science in Physics program follows and is described by the general MS admission policy: https://physics.case.edu/graduate-studies/masters-gradstudies/  This includes a rolling policy, Fall admission, limitations on the number of acceptances, physics or related bachelor’s degrees prerequisites, application fees, and no availability of tuition or stipend support (but there are possible  “fellowship course” offerings).

The MP track most closely resembles the program A track, the M.S. with thesis, in which students take the graduate courses Quantum Mechanics I, Classical Electromagnetism, and 18 hours of additional, unspecified graduate course work. In this MP track, there are 21 additional class/seminar hours and most are specified. That is, there is a practicum (i.e., clinical rounds), and the remainder is graduate course work made up of a free elective and six MP core courses. The core consists of radiological physics, radiation therapy physics, radiation safety physics, radiobiological physics, imaging physics, and options for anatomy/physiological introductions. Seminars are available for an ethics orientation. A written MP thesis and oral defense is required for the two-semester thesis work. The 33 hours is scheduled for completion within four semesters. See other, general MS stipulations here.

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The establishment of the above core of six courses enables postdoctoral students in a variety of disciplines to gain accreditation for residency as another pathway to an MP career. The candidate’s PhD can be in any field, if the requirements of core prerequisites are met.

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This webpage/website will in the coming time show achievements of the MP students and graduates, and the different residencies and positions attained after graduation, respecting anonymity where appropriate. Here and everywhere the MP MS and the certificate holders will be highlighted.

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There were 57 clinician-scientists in this year’s graduating class, 40 attended the ceremony

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The 2024 graduating class of the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST) gathered on May 22, to celebrate their accomplishments with their families and friends, at the MIT Bartos Theater & Atrium. Also in attendance were HST alumni, faculty, and staff. 

This 2024 graduation class includes 57 graduates: 35 MD graduates, and 25 Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP)PhDs; one Master of Science graduate, and one Graduate Education in Medical Sciences, or GEMS certificate, recipient. There were 40 graduates in attendance. HST MD graduates also participated in Harvard graduation events on May 23, and graduates of the HST Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD program participated in the MIT School of Engineering Advanced Degree Ceremony, and hooding event, on May 29. 

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All enjoyed congratulatory remarks from HST Associate Director Richard N. Mitchell, MD, PhD; Dean of the Harvard Medical School (HMS) George Q. Daley, MD (HST ’91), PhD; and Elazer Edelman, MD (HST ’83), PhD (HST ’84), Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES).  Also participating in the ceremony were Wolfram Goessling MD, PhD, the co-director of HST at Harvard, Collin M. Stultz, MD, (HST ’97), PhD, co-director of HST at MIT, and associate director of IMES (IMES is HST’s home at MIT), as well as Junne Kamihara, Associate Director, MD Advising, HST, and HST Associate Director, Matthew Frosch.

L to R, Junne Kamihara, Associate Director, MD Advising, HST; HST Associate Director Richard N. Mitchell, MD, PhD. Photo credit: Justin Knight

Dean Daley, an HST alumnus, called the occasion, a “spectacular achievement to graduate from the country’s pre-eminent program in translational biomedical science and engineering” and he praised the graduates’ “persistence in getting through the pandemic,” as Covid was at its height when many from the class began their studies in 2020. Daley observed that the graduates will witness “explosive developments” during their careers, in such areas as gene editing, artificial intelligence (AI) and the needs of an aging population. 

Harvard Medical School (HMS) George Q. Daley, MD (HST ’91), PhD. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

Stultz called addressing the graduates “one of the best parts of my job,” remarking that “few individuals have achieved your level of accomplishments.” 

Collin M. Stultz, MD, (HST ’97), PhD, co-director of HST at MIT, and associate director of IMES. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

Wolfram Goessling MD, PhD, the co-director of HST at Harvard. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

Edelman, an HST alumnus, who is also a senior attending physician, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, shared a story about one of his patients, a middle school principal from Western Massachusetts, who was the “heart and soul” of his school, and of his small town. He said that the graduates were chosen for HST because “of what we saw in you…your heart and soul” and that “together, we can harness medicine to make the world a better place.”

Elazer Edelman, MD (HST ’83), PhD (HST ’84), Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES). Photo credit: Justin Knight.

Abby Aymond, an HST MD graduate, was the 2024 class speaker. She praised the “exceptional sense of community and friendship” she had experienced while a student at HST. She said the some of the lessons she was taking from her years at HST were to “relax all the noise…focus only on the problem at hand…and to always be open to new information.”

Abby Aymond, HST MD graduate, was the 2024 class speaker. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

Elazer Edelman, left, and George Daley, right, address the graduates at the end of the ceremony, urging them to stay in touch. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

HST Associate Director Richard N. Mitchell donned the traditional Red Sox graduation cap, and applauded the graduates. Photo credit: Justin Knight.

The HST 2024 Graduates:

Doctor of Medicine

Medical Sciences

Abby Aymond, BS

Thesis Topic: Optimization of Ventricular Efficiency and Renal Artery Perfusion in a Bench Top Model System

Alaleh Azhir, BS

Thesis Topic: Chromosomes vs Hormones: Decoding the Expression Mosaic in Liver and Adipose Tissues

James Diao, BS

summa cum laude

The Seidman Prize for Outstanding HST Senior Medical Student Thesis

Richard C. Cabot Prize

Thesis Topic: The Use of Race in Clinical Algorithms

Christopher Michael Dietrich, BS

Thesis Topic: Towards Treat-Seq: Predicting Therapeutic Response from Transcriptomic Signatures

Jonah Issac Donnenfield, BA

magna cum laude

Thesis Topic: Transcriptomic Profiling of the Post-traumatic Porcine Knee: Degenerative Pathophysiology and Machine Learning Application

Micayla Flores, SB

Thesis Topic: Ambulatory and Delivery Obstetric Comorbidity Index (OB-CMI) for Identification of Pregnant Individuals at Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM)

Allyson Freedy, BA, PhD

Leon Reznick Memorial Prize

HMS Multiculturalism Award

Thesis Topic: Uncovering the Biology of Chromatin Regulators with Drug Resistance Alleles

William Hao Ge, BS

Thesis Topic: Stereotypic Patterns and Genomic Correlates of Organotropism in Metastatic Melanoma

Blake Hauser, BSPH, PhD

Thesis Topic: Structure-Based Network Analysis Predicts Pathogenic Variants in Human Proteins Associated with Inherited Retinal Disease

Sofia Hu, BA, PhD

Thesis Topic: Transcription Factor Antagonism Regulates Heterogeneity in Embryonic Stem Cell States

Nauman Javed, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Strategies for Characterizing the Regulatory Code of the Human Genome

Tushar Vinod Kamath, SB, SM, PhD

Thesis Topic: Cell States and Neuronal Vulnerabilities in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Minjee Kim, BA

Thesis Topic: Transcriptional Antagonism by CDK8 Inhibition Improves Therapeutic Efficacy of MEK Inhibitors

Patrick Lenehan, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Investigating the Impact of Eosinophils on Pancreatic Cancer Growth and Metastasis

Claudio Macias Trevino, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Transcriptional Regulation of Esrp1 and its Role in Craniofacial Morphogenesis

Eliana Marostica, BA, MBMI

Thesis Topic: Systematic Quantification of Morphological Patterns in Surgical Specimens of Cancers

Eduardo Maury, SB, PhD

Thesis Topic: Somatic Mutations in the Human Brain: Tracing the Origins of Cancer and Schizophrenia

Elizabeth Minten, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Role of CDK12 in R-Loop Formation

Katherine Nabel Smith, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Molecular Mechanisms for Broad Neutralization of Emerging RNA Viruses

Julia E. Page, SB, PhD

Thesis Topic: Peptidoglycan Hydrolases, their Protein Partners, and Related Membrane Proteins in Staphylococcus Aureus

Deborah Plana, SB, PhD

Thesis Topic: Clinical Trial Data Science to Advance Precision Oncology

Sheridan Rea, BS, MS

Thesis Topic: Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors and Postpartum Hemorrhage Outcomes

Sara Ann Rubin, BA, PhD

Thesis Topic: Zebrafish Immune Cell Development and Diversity in Health and Disease

Jamie Erin Shade, BS

Thesis Topic: Relationships Between Cardiac Magnetic Resonance-derived Myocardial, Hepatic, and Splenic Extracellular Volumes in Patients after the Fontan Operation

Bryce Filip Starr, BS

Thesis Topic: Generation and Validation of a Bileaflet Venous Valve for Single Ventricle Physiology

Hannah Jacqueline Szapary, BS, SM

Thesis Topic: Mechanical and Biologic Impact of Dynamic Loading on Bovine and Human Models of Osteoarthritis

Max Louis Valenstein, BS, MS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Integration of Amino Acid Signals by the mTORC1 Pathway

Sarah Weiss, SB, PhD

Thesis Topic: Deletion of an Exhaustion-specific PD-1 Enhancer Modulates CD8+ T Cell Fate and Function

Omar Yaghi, BS, PhD

Thesis Topic: Uncovering Stromal Cell Functions in Acute and Chronic Muscle Injuries

Katherine Young, SB, MEng

Thesis Topic: Transmission and Evolution of Staphylococcus Aureus in Families with Atopic Dermatitis

Doctor of Philosophy

Medical Engineering/Medical Physics

Jon Arizti Sanz, MNG

Thesis Topic: From Sample to Answer: Innovations in Sample Processing and CRISPR-based Diagnostics for Enhanced Clinical Translation and Field Deployment

Olivia Jane Arnold, SB

Thesis Topic: Therapeutic Applications of DNA Origami-based Progammable Nanoparticles

Rachel Bellisle, SB

Thesis Topic: A Wearable Countermeasure for Musculoskeletal Deconditioning in Human Spaceflight

Adam G. Berger, SB

Thesis Topic: Systematic Engineering of Controlled, Localized Oligonucleotide Delivery Systems for Wound Angiogenesis

Jennifer Dawkins, SB

Thesis Topic: Computational Prediction of Health Status from the Human Gut Microbiome and Metabolome

Brian Tshao Do, SB

Thesis Topic: Metabolic and Genetic Factors Guiding Hematopoietic Cell Fate

Mingjian He, SB

Thesis Topic: State-space Modeling of Neural Oscillations: Toward Assessing Alzheimer’s Disease Neuropathology with Sleep EEG

Brennan Leo Jackson, SB

Thesis Topic: The Impact of Gamma Stimulation on Neurological Phenotypes of Alzheimer's Dementia and Down Syndrome

Morgan Elizabeth Janes, SB

Thesis Topic: Engineering Translational Vaccine Delivery Systems with the Polyphenol Tannic Acid

Ashwin Srinivasan Kumar, BNG

Thesis Topic: Targeting B Cells to Improve Therapeutic Outcomes for Pediatric Medulloblastoma

Christian Landeros, SB

Thesis Topic: Machine-Guided Biopsy Analysis in Oncology: Facilitating Diagnostic Access and Biomedical Discovery Through Deep Learning

Ben D. Leaker, BNG

Thesis Topic: Biological and Biomechanical Effects of Direct Perturbation of Tissue Structure in the Cirrhotic Liver

Fiona Macleod, BNG

Thesis Topic: Investigating the Fidelity of Classic Cardiovascular Metrics in the Context of a Failing and Mechanically Supported Heart

Maria Carmen Martin Alonso, MNG

Thesis Topic: Amplifying Signals in the Tumor Microenvironment for Drug Development and Diagnostics

Eli Mattingly, SB

Thesis Topic: Design, Construction, and Validation of Magnetic Particle Imaging Systems for Rodent, Primate, and Human Functional Neuroimaging

Vincent Miao, BNG

Thesis Topic: Profiling Host Respiratory Responses to SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Allison Paige Porter, SB

Thesis Topic: Automation Framework for Exploration Medicine (AFEM): A Path for Integrating Automation into Autonomous Emergency Care

Rumya Raghavan, SB

Thesis Topic: Engineering Minimally Immunogenic Cargos and Delivery Modalities for Gene Therapy

Michelle Ramseier, SB

Thesis Topic: Cooptation of B Cell Developmental States in Malignancy and Autoimmunity

Luca Rosalia, MNG

Thesis Topic: Soft Robotic Platforms for the Simulation of Cardiovascular Disease and Device Development

Daphne Schlesinger, SB

Thesis Topic: Physiology-Inspired Deep Learning for Improved Heart Failure Management

Sydney Sherman, SB

Thesis Topic: Single-sided Magnetic Resonance Sensors for Clinical Detection of Volume Status

Nalini Singh, SB

Thesis Topic: Physics-Inspired Deep Learning for Inverse Problems in MRI

Anubhav Sinha, SB, MNG

Thesis Topic: Spatially Precise in situ Transcriptomics in Intact Biological Systems

Mingyu Yang, SB

Thesis Topic: Myelination Diseases of the Central Nervous System: Artificial Axons as in Vitro Models of Chemomechanical Cues

Master of Science

Health Sciences and Technology

Noah Stanley Warner, SB

Thesis Topic: A Framework for Detection and Observation of Radiation Chemistry Species on an MR-Linac

Certificate

Graduate Education in Medical Sciences

Akshay Kothakonda, BNG, SM

Thesis Topic: Engineering Mechanical Counter Pressure Spacesuits and Compression Garments: Active Pressurization and Design for Mobility

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023-2024 DDF Fellowship! The Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) gives the University's most accomplished Ph.D. candidates an opportunity to devote full-time effort to an outstanding research project by providing time to finalize and write a dissertation during the fellowship year.

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Psychology Advisor(s): Bob Krueger "Associations between Loneliness, Epigenetic Age Acceleration, and Chronic Physical Health Conditions at Midlife"

chloe gansen

Mass Communication Advisor(s): Rebekah Nagler "Responses to Politicized News Media Coverage About Health and Science: What is the role of perceived controversy?"

Physics Advisor(s): Maxim Pospelov "CP-violating observables within and beyond the Standard Model"

Megan Goeke

Educational Psychology Advisor(s): David DeLiema "Tree Climbing: Attunement to material contribution during playful climbing"

anna Graefe

Nursing Advisor(s): Carolyn Porta "Are We Preparing Nursing Students to Address Health Equity? A Mixed Methods Study of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs"

bria gresham

Child Psychology Advisor(s): Canan Karatekin, Megan Gunnar "How neighborhoods shape health from adolescence to adulthood: An examination of age-varying effects and change over time"

Abby Guthmann

Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Advisor(s): Craig Packer "Understanding human-wildlife interactions in a shared savanna landscape: impacts of cattle on wild herbivores spatiotemporal dynamics"

abigail hall

Anthropology Advisor(s): Kieran McNulty "The Ecological Context of Early Ape Evolution"

Arshia Zernab Hassan

Computer Science Advisor(s): Chad Myers "Computational methods for chemical genetic networks to discover precision cancer drugs"

stephanie Heidorn

Design Advisor(s): Brad Hokanson "The Effect of Creative Problem Solving Training on Students’ Creative and Critical Thinking Skills and Dispositions"

martin Herrera Perez

Mechanical Engineering Advisor(s): James Van de Ven "Flow and Torque Ripple Reduction in Positive Displacement Pumps and Motors"

hopewell hodges

Child Psychology Advisor(s): Ann Masten, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan "Resilience Processes in Twin Cities Immigrant and Refugee Children"

madeline honig

Chemistry Advisor(s): Phillipe Buhlmann "Expanding the Working Ranges and Applications of Ion Selective Electrodes"

Computer Science Advisor(s): Zhi-Li Zhang "Domain-Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning for Networked Systems"

Kazi Ranjibul islam

Physics Advisor(s): Andrey Chubukov "Interplay between nematicity and superconductivity in iron-based high temperature superconductors, application to doped FeSe"

Education, Curriculum and Instruction Advisor(s): Vichet Chhuon "The Problematics of Becoming Asian American: Karen Students in U.S. Schools"

mariel jones

Water Resources Science Advisor(s): Xue Feng "Towards Understanding Coupled Snow and Soil Frost Behavior in Peatland Landscapes"

brooke Kern

Plant and Microbial Biology Advisor(s): Dave Moeller "The role of mating system transitions in flowering plant speciation"

Alireza Khataei

Electrical Engineering Advisor(s): Kia Bazargan "Self-Similarity-Based Computing"

Daehyun kim

Mechanical Engineering Advisor(s): Jeff Tithof "Novel Strategies to Address Neurological Disorders through Numerical Simulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage"

Hannah jo King

Natural Resources Science and Management Advisor(s): Mae Davenport "Homesteaders to Harvesters: Case Studies in Black and Indigenous Reparative Environmental Justice"

lucas kramer

Computer Science Advisor(s): Eric Van Wyk "Enabling Practical Modular Language Specifications"

sachin kumar

Mechanical Engineering Advisor(s): Uwe Kortshagen "Carbon-Free Iron Ore Reduction using Hydrogen Plasma: Towards Green Steel"

Yeon Joo lee

Business Administration Advisor(s): Karen Donohue "Improving the Sustainability of E-Commerce Logistics through Change in Consumer Behavior"

Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration Advisor(s): Eva Enns, Xiao Zang "Optimizing harm reduction services to prevent drug overdose deaths and improve racial/ethnic health equity among people at risk for drug overdose in Minnesota"

Computer Science Advisor(s): Yao-Yi Chiang "Spatiotemporal Prediction and Forecasting with Multimodal and Multiscale Data"

Anna Mahony

Civil Engineering Advisor(s): Bill Arnold "Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in wastewater and the environment: Quantification and Removal"

Sushmita Majumder

Materials Science and Engineering Advisor(s): Nathan Mara, Calvin Sun  "Fundamental understanding of mechanical behavior in pharmaceutical crystals for accelerated drug manufacturing"

Doneila McIntosh

Family Social Science Advisor(s): Chalandra Bryant "African American Bereavement: How Do Youth and Families Navigate Loss?"

greta McKeever

Theatre Arts Advisor(s): Margaret Werry, Sonali Pahwa "Housewives, Writers, and Communists: Staging Domesticity in Imperial Germany to Make Labor Visible"

Kevin McKiernan

Asian Literatures, Cultures, and Media Advisor(s): Christine Marran "The Stakes of Tricontinental Cinema: Radical Politics and Aesthetics in the Global 1960s"

Hannah Murphy

Comparative and Molecular Biosciences Advisor(s): Nicola Grissom, Iris Vilares "New Insights into the Biology and Composition of Medically Important Viruses"

Sreejith Thampan nair

Chemical Engineering Advisor(s): Hinh Ly, Yuying Liang "Engineering thin film synthesis and electronic properties of iridium-based oxides"

Noah Nathan Kochen

Biomedical Engineering Advisor(s): Bharat Jalan "Investigation of fibril cavity amino acids and small molecules as modulators of selfassembly and toxicity of neurodegeneration-related proteins"

kayla nelson

Child Psychology Advisor(s): Jennifer Gunn "A Causally- and Genetically-Informed Approach to Depression and Substance Use Comorbidity During Adolescence and the Role of the Parent-Child Relationship"

huy Nguyen

Chemical Engineering Advisor(s): Sylia Wilson, Ann Masten "First-principles Insights into The Catalytic Conversions of CO2 to Value-added Chemicals and Fuels"

mary O'Brien McAdaragh

Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Advisor(s): Matthew Neurock "Public Narrative and Its Relationship to Traumatic Stress: Applying Evaluative Thinking and Problem Definition to a Critical Social Issue"

Moyosore Orimoloye

Medicinal Chemistry Advisor(s): R. Stephanie Huang "Chemical Probes for the Identification and Validation of Targets in Mycobacterial Metabolism"

matthew pewlak

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics Advisor(s): Wendy Gordon "The Development and Utilization of High Throughput Methods of Mechanotypying"

Taylor Price

Plant and Microbial Biology Advisor(s): Trinity Hamilton "Microbial diversity across spatial and temporal scales in high mountain watersheds of the Teton Range, USA"

Conservation Sciences Advisor(s): Joseph Bump "Unraveling the Ecological Complexity of Yellowstone's Large Mammal Predator-Prey Dynamics"

Viktor Radermacher

Earth Sciences Advisor(s): Pete Makovicky "The Macroevolution of the Ornithischian Dental Battery"

Mskwaankwad Rice

Linguistics Advisor(s): Claire Halpert "Ge-gikendamang Enwewaad Netaa-anishnaabemojig: linguistic analysis of clause type in of Ojibwe language reclamation"

angela Ricono

Plant and Microbial Biology Advisor(s): Kathleen Greenham "Integrating time of day dynamics into transcriptomic and metabolic networks to improve crop performance"

christopher Robertson

Sociology Advisor(s): Michelle Phelps "Covenanted-Policing: Policing, Spatial Racism, and Health (In)Equity in Minneapolis, MN"

chris seong

Chemistry Advisor(s): Courtney Roberts "Advances in Modern and Traditional Methods for Pharmaceutically Relevant C–C and C–N Bond Formation"

yuting shan

Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Advisor(s): R. Stephanie Huang "Deciphering Sex Differences in Tumor Progression and Cancer Treatment Response by Studying Intratumoral Microbiome-Host Interactions"

jaan Sharma Pathak

Geography Advisor(s): Vinay Gidwani, Bruce Braun "A State of Uncertainty: Flood and Erosion Management in the Brahmaputra Valley (India)"

anala shetty

Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics Advisor(s): Juan Carlos Rivera-Mulia, Walter Low "Overcoming barriers to organ generation for transplantation therapy through interspecies chimerism"

Nikoleta (Nika) sremac

Sociology Advisor(s): Joachim Savelsberg, Alejandro Baer "History in Whose Hands? Women's Collective Memory of the Yugoslav Wars in Serbia"

Chowdhury Tasnova "Nova" Tahsin

Rehabilitation Science Advisor(s): Manda Keller-Ross, Ida Fonkoue "Sympathetic Regulation and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Females with Sleep Disturbance"

Sneha Venkatachalapathy

Chemistry Advisor(s): Mark Distefano "Building the Protein-Drug Revolution"

sarah Wahby

Public Affairs Advisor(s): Ragui Assaad "The nexus of climate change, migration and conflict in Sudan"

elijah wallace

History Advisor(s): Andrea Sterk "Saints, Soldiers, and Society in the Late Roman West: Reassessing the End of Empire in Italy and Illyricum"

Family Social Science Advisor(s): Stacey Horn "Perceptions and Meaning-Making of Homophobic Language Among Mandarin-Speaking Adolescents"

Zijian wang

Pharmaceutics Advisor(s): Changquan Sun "Tabeletability Flip of Drugs upon Formulation"

dillon williams

Biomedical Engineering Advisor(s): David Wood "Defining the mechanics and kinetics of red blood cell sickling in sickle cell disease"

murphi williams

Chemistry Advisor(s): Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran "Modulating the structure and function of bacterial heme proteins"

christopher Winchester

Business Administration Advisor(s): Elizabeth Campbell "When Underperformance Means Success: Mixed-Methods Theory-Building & Testing of Strategic Underperformance"

Mingzhou yang

Computer Science Advisor(s): Shashi Shekhar "Vehicle-Physics-Informed AI for Transportation Science"

Tingyuan yang

Pharmacology Advisor(s): Ameeta Kelekar "Bcl-2 protein, Noxa, as a Regulator of Proliferative Metabolism and Apoptotic Cell Death in human CD8+ T cells"

Siliang zeng

Electrical Engineering Advisor(s): Mingyi Hong "Aligning Human and AI Systems: Framework, Algorithm Design and Applications in Large Language Models"

Sylvester (Wenze) zhang

Mathematics Advisor(s): Pavlo Pylyavskyy "Super Cluster Algebras and Generalized Boson-Fermion Correspondence"

Gaonan zhao

Mechanical Engineering Advisor(s): Sun Zongxuan "System Modeling and Motion Control for Autonomous Off-road Vehicles"

caini Zheng

Chemistry Advisor(s): Ilja Siepmann, Tim Lodge "Self-Assembly of Polymers and Amphiphiles into Bicontinuous Phases"

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