Dissertation Research
Mr Booker's research lies in computational modeling of the human body, and
integration of models from various levels of physical scale. It is based
on three main themes or elements:
- Multiscale modeling, such as using information from the cellular
level to determine effect on tissues, then to organs, and to the entire body.
The Physiome Project is helping to integrate and collect various models.
- The effects of normal aging on the body, particularly the first signs
of aging and looking for their causes. The primary objective is not necessarily
longevity extension, but to increase the quality of life by reducing or delaying
somatic deterioration.
- The bioinformatics and information system concepts and tools needed
to help make it all work.
This work is being done under the auspices of Dr
Andre Kriete.
Coursework examples:
- BMES 680 Clinical Practicum. My notes from a clinical practicum in
cardiology are here.
- BMES 531 Human Chronobiology And Sleep I. And here
is a report on seasonal affective disorder, and a corresponding slide
show. (Sorry, the reference citations aren't perfect - I was rushed to
finish it.)
My dissertation proposal (presentation, and overview) was successfully defended on June 6, 2008.
Last revised October 1, 2008.
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