Overview
Topic status: In progress
Diffusion-tensor MRI is a valuable technique for non-invasive investigation of the organisation of biological tissues: it is used for nerve fibre tracking as well as for probing the microstructure of articular cartilage, eye lens, intervertebral disks and other anisotropic tissues. Quantitative interpretation of the measured diffusion tensor requires the use of Monte Carlo simulations of diffusion in different tissue models. You will set up and run computer simulations of anisotropic diffusion in model articular cartilage and interpret the results in terms of the tissue microstructure. This project is recommended for Physics or Chemistry students.
Research activities
Computer simulation and data analysis
Expected outcomes
You will learn about designing and running such simulations on models of articular cartilage. You will learn about the basics of scientific computing, numerical simulations, statistical treatment of data, biophysics of collagenous tissues, and the importance of physics in biomedical research.
Duration of project
6 weeks, commencing 10 December 2011
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scholarship
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
- Please contact the supervisor for enquiries.
Dr Konstantin Momot
