Training
Yale offers a variety of programs for advanced training in Biomedical Imaging.
Training Programs
The Neuroimaging Sciences Training Program in Substance Abuse
Opportunities for diverse prospective candidates pursuing training in neuroimaging sciences.
Center for Molecular Imaging Technology and Translation Training Programs
Training in medical imaging, short courses, visiting scientist program, and software resources.
Other Opportunities
Postdoctoral and Fellowships
Post-doctoral trainees primarily perform focused research in collaboration with their faculty advisors, but can also take advantage of course offerings through the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine.
Example research projects:
- Improving imaging measurements: Physics of biomedical imaging and improved corrections for effects such as scatter and resolution.
- Better images: Reconstruction algorithm developments to improve image quality.
- Faster images: Computer science innovations for more rapid image reconstruction using computer clusters.
- New physiology: Analysis of PET, fMRI, MR, MRS images from new radiopharmaceuticals or MR sequences to assess new physiological functions, such as new neuroreceptors or functional pathways.
- Improved kinetics: Development of new data analysis methods to produce reliable and accurate measurements of physiological parameters.
- Less invasive methods: Use PET imaging data to measure the blood input function and avoid invasive arterial sampling.
- Image processing: Use of image processing tools such as principle components analysis and wavelets to improve image quality.
- Human high-resolution imaging: Analysis of human images to assess PET uptake in small brain nuclei or to correct for cerebral atrophy.
- Disease-related questions: Use imaging data to assess regional differences in physiology and anatomy in disease or following treatment.
Prospective Students
Yale Course Search - search for MD and graduate level courses.
Graduate
Academic pathways available for graduate students:
Positions for graduate study are funded through individual faculty research grants as well as training grants. Graduate students are typically admitted to programs in Engineering and Applied Science (Biomedical Engineering) or other related fields through the Yale Graduate School and follow a course of study that will complement their research activities within the Institute. Faculty teach several courses that are part of these offerings, including Physical and Chemical Basis of Biosensing, Physics of Medical Imaging, and Digital Image Processing.
Related Links
- Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) Education
- Examples of graduate research projects - BME
- Yale Graduate School Information
- Graduate School Admissions
- Graduate Study in Engineering
Undergraduate
Yale College undergraduates participate in the activities of the Institute by completing their senior research projects under the direction of members of the faculty.
Examples of undergraduate research projects:
Students will learn to use computer software tools for image creation, image processing, and data analysis. Biomedical imaging involves a very wide range of scientific applications including mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, chemistry, pharmacology and neuroscience. Background in some of these areas is helpful.
Medical Students
Yale Medical students can participate in research with Yale BioImaging faculty members by completing their Medical School theses within the Institute. Yale's MD/PhD program offers an opportunity for more in-depth research.
For a full listing of Residencies and Fellowships please visit the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging website.