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PHARMACOKINETIC MODELING IN BIOMEDICAL IMAGING

MEDPHYS 780
Course Description

Concepts and techniques of pharmacokinetic modeling will be presented in the context of biomedical imaging. Examine applications in various specialties, e.g. neurology and oncology, using different imaging tools, e.g. positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

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