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The goal of the Biomedical
Physics Interdepartmental Graduate Program is been the development of
research scientists who are well versed in physics, mathematics,
engineering and computer science, and who understand the application of
these disciplines to the instruments and techniques used in the practice
of radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology. Biomedical
Physics includes the areas of study usually considered to be Medical
Physics, but is broader in scope. Thesis topics include mathematical
modeling of physiological processes, systems for production of
radiopharmaceuticals, development of database and picture archiving
systems in radiology, medical informatics, as well as the conventional
studies in diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy and medical imaging.
In addition, our program has a Radiation biology Track that studies the
biological effect of the radiation we use. The program has on the order
of 45 students and 30 core faculty, and an equal number of associated
faculty both on-site and in associated hospitals. Associated faculty
members contribute by giving key lectures in their specialties,
supervising students in clinical rotations, or by giving the use of
special facilities or expertise to assist students in their research.
All students are fully funded in their first year. In subsequent years,
students are funded from a variety of sources that have included the NIH,
DOE, NSF, the California Breast Research Program, the Whitaker
Foundation, the Dana Foundation, the UCLA graduate Council and
departmental funds including a training grant.
The Biomedical
Physics AAPM accredited Interdepartmental Graduate Program
Supported by the departments of
Molecular and Medical
Pharmacology,
Radiation Oncology, and
Radiological
Sciences
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