MORNING CATEGORICAL COURSE
Clinical Science for Physicists and Engineers

Organizers: Bachir Taouli, M.D.; Vivian S. Lee, M.D., Ph.D.; Tim Leiner, M.D., Ph.D.
Skill Level: Basic

Tuesday 6 May, Wednesday 7 May, Thursday 8 May and Friday 9 May 2008

Overview:

This course of four one-hour sessions will focus on basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical information in various organ systems and diseases that are deemed relevant for physicists and engineers. These will include the central nervous system, kidneys, liver, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, and selected diseases in each system. All lecturers are clinicians with strong clinical knowledge of their topics. The lectures will also focus on unmet technical and engineering needs that need to be overcome in the future in order to facilitate better understanding of physiology and diseases.

Educational Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Identify basic anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, kidney, liver, cardiac, vascular and musculoskeletal systems;
  • Describe the process and diagnosis of stroke and white matter formation and damage;
  • Explain kidney and liver anatomy and function; and how MRI can be used to evaluate these organs;
  • Describe basic cardiac physiology and the consequences of coronary artery disease and heart failure;
  • Describe the process of bone and cartilage formation and degeneration; and
  • Appraise unmet clinical needs that could potentially be solved by physicists and engineers.

    Audience Description:

    This introductory course is primarily intended for physicists and engineers who seek a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and important pathophysiological concepts relevant to the central nervous system, kidney, liver, heart, and cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. In addition, all speakers will focus on unmet needs that could be potentially be solved by physicists and engineers.

         
    Tuesday    
      Brain: Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Challenges  
    7:00 Stroke: "A Brain Attack" Kei Yamada, M.D.
    7:30 Demyelination Massimo Filippi, M.D.
    8:00 Adjournment  
         
    Wednesday    
      Body: Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Challenges  
    7:00 Liver Function and Failure Bachir Taouli, M.D.
    7:30 Kidney Function and Failure Vivian S. Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
    8:00 Adjournment  
         
    Thursday    
      Heart: Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Challenges  
    7:00 Coronary Arteries: What You Need to Know Tim Leiner, M.D., Ph.D.
    7:30 Heart Failure: What You Need to Know Bernd Wintersperger, M.D.
    8:00 Adjournment  
         
    Friday    
      MSK: Anatomy, Function, Pathology and Challenges  
    7:00 Bone: From Cortical Bone to Osteoporosis Thomas M. Link, M.D.
    7:30 Cartilage: From Form to Function Hollis Potter, M.D.
    8:00 Adjournment