Mathematic in science progress reort, June 1, 1973-May 31, 1974
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6319020
The purpose of the matematical biosciences group is to use the conceptual, analytic and computational methods of modern mathematics to treat biomedical and environmental problems. We are employing a systems approach to research, beginning with experiment and medical practice at one end of the scale, continuing through the intermediary of mathematical models and computer techniques, and culminating in clinical applications working closely with teams of doctors. We are pursuing the application of biostatistical methods to a number of medical questions as well as a thoroughgoing use of operations research and systems analysis to hospital practice. The overall objective is to make the Medicare program operational, effective as well as cheap. Pattern recognition and other aspects of artificial intelligence are important here for patient screening. Major efforts are devoted to nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and neurophysiology using the mathematical theory of control and decision processes (dynamic programming and invarient imbedding). Important savings have been made in the time required for tumor scanning using techniques of nuclear medicine. Major mathematical breakthroughs have been made in the treatment of large scale systems, and parameter identification processes. In the field of mental health, we have developed and extended the computerized simulation processes using graphics which are versatile tools for research and training in human interaction processes, particularly in the initial psychotherapy interview.
- Research Organization:
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles (USA). Electronic Sciences Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT03-76ER70019
- OSTI ID:
- 6319020
- Report Number(s):
- USC-113P19-76; ON: DE81026898
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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