Development and prospects of biomedical imaging

Abstract

<p indent=0mm>Biomedical imaging is an emerging interdisciplinary area based on physics, mathematics, chemistry, information science, engineering science, life science, and medicine. It is a crucial tool supporting both fundamental research and clinical diagnosis and treatment in biomedical field, and has pushed numerous breakthroughs in life science and medicine. Biomedical imaging is not only one of the pillars of Health China construction, but also a main engine to implement the national strategies of Intelligent Manufacture and National Big Data. Well-developed biomedical imaging will contribute to build China’s strength in science, technology, and talents, and ensure national security and social stability. This paper starts with illustrating the development and trends of biomedical imaging, reveals the attention and inputs by China’s scientists, communities, and governments, summarizes the outputs and leading areas, presents a SWOT analysis, and finally proposes our prospects and suggestions on this fast-growing field.