UCL has opened a new centre to train leaders in medical imaging research in a bid to encourage translation of imaging innovation into better clinical care.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Intelligent, Integrated Imaging in Healthcare (i4health) is offering scholarships to PhD students to develop innovations in imaging technology – including the application of artificial intelligence, robotics and ‘big data’ to imaging.
Dr Gary Zhang, Director of the CDT, said: “We’re excited to launch our new CDT. UCL is already home to cutting edge research in imaging with a track record of innovation in healthcare, meaning our centre will be ideally placed to develop future leaders in imaging who can develop new technologies and translate them into improved clinical care.”
“Students who come to work with us will make a real impact on patients’ lives,” Dr Zhang added. Scholarships will be funded by the EPSRC, charity and industry partners, and BRCs at UCLH, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields.
The CDT is backed by the BRC, which will fund 50% of 6 studentships this year.
Dr Nick McNally, BRC Managing Director, said: “These studentships will emphasise clinical translation of novel medical imaging technologies – very much in keeping with the BRC’s focus on translational research – and we’re delighted to be supporting the CDT in this way.”
Applications for studentships for 2019-2020 are now being accepted. Those interested can apply online.
