Picturing the future of medical imaging

Medical imaging is undergoing massive change and according to an expert, that change is moving the industry beyond diagnosis.

This article is well suited to students in years 8-12 to highlight the diversity of STEM careers and skills required in the medical sector.

Word Count: 669

Years: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Topics:

Biological Sciences –  Cells, The Body

Chemical Sciences – Atoms, Particle Models

Physical Sciences – Energy

Additional: Careers, Technology, Engineering

Concepts (South Australia):

Biological Sciences –  Diversity and Evolution, Form and Function

Chemical Sciences – Properties of Matter

Physical Sciences – Energy

See Also:

Bringing Japan’s breakthrough cancer technology to Australia

‘Micro-submarines’ could zoom through the body to deliver medicine

Sean Geoghegan – Meet a Medical Physicist