Fellowships

NIH, NIH Clinical Center, Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research



		The Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research at the National Institutes of Health accepts applications for two-year fellowship positions each July. This fellowship training program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a research career in the radiological sciences. The fellowship training program emphasizes basic research in all aspects of imaging and image processing. Basic imaging research in the areas of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, molecular imaging, contrast agent development, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology and physiology will be encouraged. Active research projects include: functional MR imaging; proton MR spectroscopic imaging; fast imaging pulse sequence development; MR microscopy; tissue perfusion; clinical and experimental investi- gation of white matter diseases; MRI role as an outcome measure for treatment trials in multiple sclerosis; evaluation of premalignant and malignant breast disease with positron emission tomography and nuclear medicine imaging of the breast; development and evaluation of novel MR contrast agents and radiotracers for cellular and molecular tracers; and innovative image processing and display algorithms.

The imaging laboratories of LDRR include a dedicated 1.5 Tesla
MRI unit and a basic science laboratory including both "hot" and
"cold" wet labs, cold room, and tissue culture facilities. In addition,
various other imaging facilities at the NIH are also available to
fellows for their research.

Applicants should hold an MD or PhD degree and should have
completed clinical training in diagnostic radiology, nuclear
medicine, or related fields. Applications from individuals
currently in US residency programs may also be considered for
research fellowship positions. US citizenship or permanent
residency is required for this full-time appointment. Candidates
should submit a curriculum vitae, at least three letters of
reference and a preliminary statement describing their area of
research interest to:

King Li, MD, Chair
Imaging Sciences Program
National Institutes of Health
10 Center Drive
Building 10, Room 1C660
Bethesda, MD 20892-1074
phone: (301) 435-5741 or (301) 496-7700 x238
fax: (301) 496-9933
email: kingli@mail.cc.nih

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For more information about the Clinical Center,
e-mail occc@cc.nih.gov, or call Clinical Center Communications, 301-496-2563.

Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7511