How do you see the inside of a kiwi without slicing it open? Is it possible to make invisible bacteria glow bright green? Ever wondered how cathedrals created those magnificent stained glass panes? Do radioactive brain scans really lead to better mental health diagnoses - as shown in The Kardashians? We'll be exploring these questions together through a low-stakes introduction to biomedical imaging breakthroughs such as fluorescence microscopy and MRI. Class discussions span from applications in physiology to AI, featuring guest lectures by distinguished scientists along with fun labs, lunch & learns, and imaging facility tours. Assessments include class participation, monthly presentations and a final project!
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-SMA
How do you see the inside of a kiwi without slicing it open? Is it possible to make invisible bacteria glow bright green? Ever wondered how cathedrals created those magnificent stained glass panes? Do radioactive brain scans really lead to better mental health diagnoses - as shown in The Kardashians? We'll be exploring these questions together through a low-stakes introduction to biomedical imaging breakthroughs such as fluorescence microscopy and MRI. Class discussions span from applications in physiology to AI, featuring guest lectures by distinguished scientists along with fun labs, lunch & learns, and imaging facility tours. Assessments include class participation, monthly presentations and a final project!
Offered in Spring 2026 at Stanford University.