Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Undergraduate Education
BSM 441
BSM 441: Expert Panel Discussion – “Diagnostic Technologies and Their Role in Healthcare”
BSM 441: Diagnostic Technologies and Their Role in Healthcare is a newly developed three-unit undergraduate course first offered in the 2024-2025 academic year, designed to introduce students to the rapidly evolving landscape of diagnostic science.
Faculty members from Radiology and Imaging Sciences — Russell Witte, PhD, Srinivasan Vedantham, PhD, and Lucas Struycken, MD — developed the course to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of how diagnostic tools are developed, evaluated and applied in real-world healthcare settings.
Course Highlights
- Integration of clinical and research perspectives informed by faculty expertise across radiology, engineering and translational science
- Foundational preparation for students pursuing careers in radiology, biomedical sciences, public health and related fields
- Hands-on learning experiences featuring case-based instruction, technology demonstrations and clinical examples
Russell Witte, PhD
Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Optical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Surgery and Neurosurgery
Srinivasan Vedantham, PhD, DABR, FAAPM
Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Director of Biomedical Imaging Innovation / Clinical Translation in Next-Gen CT
Director of the Office for Project Statistical and Design Support
Lucas Struycken, MD
Assistant Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Interventional Radiology
Medical Director, Interventional Radiology
Clinical Specialties
Interventional Radiology
Interventional Oncology
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques