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Computation Institute Distinguished Seminar Series
"Computing the Future of Biomedicine"

DATE: April 2, 2009
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SPEAKER: Chris Johnson, Ph.D, Director, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute Distinguished Professor, School of Computing
LOCATION: Ryerson room 251, University of Chicago
HOST: Ian Foster

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Advanced techniques in biomedical computing, imaging,and visualization are already changing the face of biology and medicine in both research and clinical practice. These techniques have the potential to provide comprehensive models and views of the human body in unprecedented depth and detail. As a result, biomedical computing and visualization will help produce exciting new biomedical scientific discoveries and clinical treatments. In this talk, I will discuss the state of the art in biomedical computing, medical imaging, and visualization research and present examples of their vital roles in cardiology, neuroscience, neurosurgery, and radiology.

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