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227-0946-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ITET

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Molecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Daniel Razansky

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:31

Abstract

Concept: What is molecular imaging.Discussion/comparison of the various imaging modalities used in molecular imaging.Design of target specific probes: specificity, delivery, amplification strategies.Biomedical Applications.

Objective

Molecular Imaging is a rapidly emerging discipline that translates concepts developed in molecular biology and cellular imaging to in vivo imaging in animals and ultimatly in humans. Molecular imaging techniques allow the study of molecular events in the full biological context of an intact organism and will therefore become an indispensable tool for biomedical research.

Content

Concept: What is molecular imaging. Discussion/comparison of the various imaging modalities used in molecular imaging. Design of target specific probes: specificity, delivery, amplification strategies. Biomedical Applications.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: None

The final grade will consist of a written session exam (60%) and an oral presentation (40%). For the latter, each student will give a presentation on a subject-related scientific paper (10 min + 5 min Q&A) during the last two weeks of the semester.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Molecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications	Wed 10:15-12:00 (ETZ E 7)	2 h weekly
independent project	Molecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical Applications	No time listed	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Bioengineering (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Major Courses
  - Bioimaging
    - Track Core Courses (During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.)
  - Molecular Bioengineering
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Molecular Bioengineering track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
  - Medical Physics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Medical Physics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
Biology Master
- Elective Major Subject Areas
  - Elective Major: Molecular Health Sciences
    - Elective Compulsory Master Courses
MAS in Medical Physics
- Specialisation in General Medical Physics
  - Major in Radiation Therapy
    - Electives
  - Major in Bioimaging
    - Core Courses
  - Major in Bioengineering
    - Electives (376-1622-00L Practical Methods in Tissue Engineering (offered in the Autumn Semester) and 376-1624-00L Practical Methods in Biofabrication (offered in the Spring Semester) are mutually exclusive to be eligible for credits.)
Doctorate Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (More Information at: )
- Subject Specialisation (A minimum of 12 ECTS credit points must be obtained during doctoral studies (also see other categories for details) The courses on offer below are but a small selection out of a much larger available number of courses. Please discuss your course selection with your PhD supervisor.)
Health Sciences and Technology Master
- Major in Medical Technology
  - Elective Courses
- Major in Molecular Health Sciences
  - Elective Courses