Workshop on Inverse Problems and Medical Imaging

University Of Washington, Seattle WA

Investigators

Abstract

PI: Gunther Uhlmann, University of Washington DMS-0331711 ------------------------------------------------------------- Workshop on medical imaging and inverse problems This workshop, to be held August 4-9, 2003 in Vancouver, Canada, will focus on recent developments in medical imaging, in particularly the advances in mathematics which have allowed for significant enhancement of widely used imaging techniques such as X-ray tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonic imaging. Mathematical developments in emerging medical imaging modalities like electrical impedance tomography and optical tomography will also be surveyed. The aim of the workshop is to bring together investigators working on different aspects of these fields and to encourage interaction between mathematicians, physicists and physicians. The workshop will be jointly sponsored by the Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) and NSF. Another aim of the workshop is to foster international collaboration between US and Canadian mathematicians and scientists. The invited speakers are mathematicians working on applications of inverse problems to medical imaging and scientists and physicians dealing directly with the applications. The grant will allow junior researchers and members of underrepresented groups in Mathematics to participate in this workshop and learn about new mathematical developments in medical imaging.