Research in the discipline of biotechnology focuses on the development of high-impact biomedical imaging technologies, with the ultimate goal of advancing day-to-day clinical practice. For successful imaging scientists, the ability to think independently and to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different disciplines and organizational cultures is essential. Mentored by accomplished investigators, trainees in this area apply newly learned skills to the forefront of biomedical imaging inquiry. Trainees have co-developed free-breathing MRI methods now used in imaging clinics around the world; contributed to development of machine learning methods for dramatically accelerating MRI or helping radiologists diagnose breast cancer; and built ultra-flexible MRI detectors, gaining expertise in novel coil technology invented by our scientists.

Trainees in this area pursue research at NYU Langone’s Department of Radiology and work closely with investigators at the Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research (CAI2R). We offer access to state-of-the-art instrumentation that comprises clinical and research-only human MRI systems, a joint human PET-MR system, as well as preclinical micro-MRI and micro-PET/CT systems. The Department of Radiology runs a comprehensive radiofrequency (RF) engineering laboratory for construction of MRI RF coils and a radiochemistry facility for production of PET tracers. Substantial high-performance computing clusters maintained by our joint imaging research centers put powerful resources for machine learning research at the fingertips of our PhD trainees. Major medical application areas include neurologic disorders, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disease, breast and prostate cancer, as well as liver and renal function and disease.

Hear about our biomedical imaging and technology training program from a faculty member and graduate student. Watch the video below.

To look up faculty with research interests in these areas, please visit our faculty tool.

Virtual Info Sessions

Join us for a virtual info session. Explore the Biomedical Imaging and Technology PhD Training Program and learn about the many opportunities it offers at the nexus of science, engineering, and medicine. In the session, you will hear from the program’s director, graduate advisor, and members of the mentoring faculty. You will also meet students and alumni who will share their experiences. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and explore whether it may be a good fit for you given your background, interests, and goals.

Session dates:

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Curriculum

Electives relevant to this discipline include the following:

MRI Pulse Sequences
Radiofrequency Coils for MRI
MRI Acquisition and Reconstruction
Deep Learning in MRI Reconstruction
Medical Imaging
Deep Learning in Medicine
Visualization of Biological Samples: From in vivo to Ultrastructure
Clinical Anatomy & Organ Systems

For general information about our courses, visit here.

For more videos, visit the Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences virtual tour.

Contact Us

To learn more about research into biomedical imaging and technology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, contact one of our Pre-Candidacy Faculty Advisors (Riccardo Lattanzi, PhD).

For general information about graduate programs at Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, email Vilcek-Info@NYULangone.org.