Giulia Thompson, PhD

Molecular Imaging
Technology for life: A career in medical physics
Anyone who has supported a friend or loved one through cancer treatment knows that a variety of healthcare professionals are involved. But there are also many scientists and engineers who design, develop, and manufacture the innovative technology that helps people's lives. One medical physicist shares her story.
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