Computational Image Analysis

About this track

In the Collaborative Data Analysis Track students will gain experience using advanced analytic and statistical techniques in the analysis of aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) datasets. Students will have the opportunity to work with datasets containing neuroimaging, neuropathological, cognitive, blood biomarker variables in order to generate statistical models that can help predict disease progression as well as identify factors that may decrease the risk of developing AD.

In addition to carrying out their own individual research project, students in the Collaborative Data Analysis track will also work with Scholars in other tracks by serving as a collaborating data analyst/statistician. This will give individuals first-hand experience in being part of a multidisciplinary team by contributing analytic expertise that will help their colleagues generate robust and rigorous scientific results. There are also opportunities to learn methods used to generate data from neuroimaging studies (MRI and PET).

R statistical software will be the primary analytic tool used in this track, however it is possible that students may also have the opportunity to work with other analytic software tools.

Students will also learn how to prepare scientific abstracts for presentations at conferences as well as gain experience in preparing scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The Collaborative Data Analysis Track seeks students majoring in statistics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, psychology, or other related health professions.

Previous coursework in statistics/biostatistics and research methods is preferred, but not required.

Applicants have the opportunity to rank interest in individual research areas on the Application Form.  Every effort will be made to match you to your preference, but it is not guaranteed. 

Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars is a paid, eight-week training program open to top-achieving college undergraduate and graduate science and social science students. Scholars are expected to commit 35-40 hours per week to the program for a stipend of $4,000. Program does not cover housing or parking on ASU campus. Participants must attend both the orientation and symposium. 

See more information about eligibility, application instructions and award programs.

Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

This track is located at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix, AZ.

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Information required:

• Education history (high school to graduate school)
• Previous employment
• Military service
• Summary of past research experience
• Personal statement
• Contact information for faculty and professional references
• GPA
• Unofficial transcripts