While the field of biomedical imaging has been around since the early 1900s, new advances in technology and computer science have greatly enhanced the diagnostic results of this discipline. RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science's current research in the field includes efforts to enhance the development and application of multimodal image fusion and digital simulation. Additional research seeks to improve the capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems.
With significant computer facilities and software capabilities, combined with a depth of experience, RIT provides an ideal location for conducting biomedical imaging research. "One of the Carlson Center's key goals is to promote initiatives that have real-world impact," notes Dr. Stefi Baum, professor of imaging science and center director. "Nowhere is this truer than in our work in biomedical imaging, where our research results could literally help save lives."
