Training Topics
Through a combination of hands-on research, workshops, and seminars, fellows will gain experience in the following areas:
- Radiation safety
- Principles and applications of PET
- Theory and operation of cyclotrons for PET radioisotope production (emphasis on F-18)
- Fundamentals of PET radiochemistry (emphasis on F-18)
- Engineering principles and radiochemistry system design and characterization
- Microfluidics and advanced technologies in radiochemistry
- Radio-analytical instrumentation and quality control equipment and methodologies
- Tracer design and development
- Grant writing, scientific presentation and project/lab management
Courses
Trainees are encouraged to participate in M248 (Introduction to Molecular Imaging) and are required to participate in the START course (details below). A variety of additional courses in molecular imaging are offered through the Department of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology and the Biomedical Physics Interdepartmental Graduate Program. Materials for the 2012-2013 START course can be downloaded below:
