Medical Biophysics Interdisciplinary Program in Biomolecular Imaging
Director and Graduate Advisor: Associate Professor Simon Atkinson, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Research Institute II, Room R2-202, (317) 278-0435
Degrees Offered
General Information
Special Program Requirements
Master of Science Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Courses
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Degrees Offered: Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
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The interdisciplinary program in biomolecular imaging offers graduate research training that leads to the Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics and is designed to train talented students in the use of imaging techniques to study biological processes from the molecular to the cellular level. Core courses in the fundamentals of biomedical science are complemented by courses teaching specialized knowledge in the physical basis of cell and molecular imaging. The interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to choose from faculty research mentors in a variety of departments in the School of Medicine and other schools on the Indianapolis campus who have a wide range of expertise in biomedical and physical science. Further information is available on the program Web site, bioimage.medicine.iu.edu.
The ten School of Medicine biomedical science Ph.D. programs participate in The Indiana University School of Medicine BioMedical Gateway (IBMG) Program. The IBMG Program provides a shared first year experience for all School of Medicine biomedical science predoctoral (Ph.D. program) students. The first semester of study in the IBMG Program is built around core courses in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, and systems biology, and a laboratory research rotation. In the second semester students have a choice of modular electives that match their interest, interactive study of research methods, professional skills, and scientific understanding, and two additional laboratory research rotations. Throughout the program, support and mentoring is strongly emphasized. Ultimately, this year of research exploration and laboratory rotations culminates in the student’s decision to join one of ten biomedical science Ph.D. degree programs.
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(See also general University Graduate School requirements.)
Admission Requirements
The program requires a baccalaureate degree in science or mathematics with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher.
Applying:
For more information about how to apply to the IBMG Program please visit www.iu.edu/~gradschl/phd/HowToApply.htm or contact:
Monica Henry
IBMG Program Director
Indiana University School of Medicine—Graduate Division
Medical Science Building Room 207
635 North Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5120, USA
Phone: (317) 274.3441
Fax: (317) 278.5211
Email: biomed@iupui.edu
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Course Requirements
At least 30 credit hours, of which 20 credit hours must be in biophysics, including 7 credit hours in research; remaining credit hours in related courses.
Thesis
Required.
Final Examination
Comprehensive oral examination.
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Course Requirements
A total of 90 credit hours, with a minimum of 36 credit hours in course work (including those for the IBMG core). Required core courses include F592 Introduction to Biomolecular Imaging, G613 Advanced Cellular Imaging, G614 Advanced Molecular Imaging. Additional elective courses are determined by the advisory committee in discussion with the student and selected from a list compiled by the faculty.
Research Proposal
A dissertation research proposal is required.
Final Examination
Oral defense of the dissertation.
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F592 Introduction to Biomolecular Imaging (3 cr.) The goal of the course is to introduce key concepts that carry through all imaging modalities, and provide examples of how these concepts of modern imaging apply in the real world at the level of cellular and molecular imaging. The course will include a survey of the principles and application of modern imaging methods. Hurley and Staff
G613 Advanced Cellular Imaging (3 cr.) The course goal is to introduce the imaging methods and concepts that are used to extract information about cellular structure and function. The course emphasizes general principles of light microscopy, electron microscopy and digital imaging as modalities of cellular imaging. Applications and examples relate to analysis of cellular properties. Dunn and Staff
G614 Advanced Molecular Imaging (3cr.) The course emphasizes general principles of macromolecular structure and dynamics applied to ensemble and single molecules. Methodologies use visible light, electrons, X-ray diffraction and atomic force mapping as modes of molecular imaging. Naumann and Staff
A610 Research in Biophysics (1-15 cr.) Staff
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