Imaging Informatics: An Introduction

Dr. Seeram has had more than 26 textbooks published to date, including Computed Tomography (Elsevier). These books have a world-wide distribution and several of them have been adopted by Schools of Medical Imaging all over the world for their educational programs. He was formerly the Program Head of the Medical Imaging Degree at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he worked for 38 years serving the Medical Imaging Education and Clinical Practice Communities. Dr. McEntee is Head of the Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Chair of Radiography at UCC, and Course Director for the MSCDR and MSCRT. He is one of the world's top Medical Radiation Scientists, recognized through Honorary appointments as a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of South Denmark, and the University of Sydney. He has published over 250 original papers in the highest-ranked radiological journals. Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical (Health) Informatics. She is the Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program at Quinnipiac University and former Director of Training for SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and is touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was coauthor of Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).

"Using a concise and agile style, supported by explanatory images, [this] 256-page paperback [is] enriched with diagrams and figures.... The text is fundamentally designed for radiologic and nuclear medicine technologists, and for biomedical engineering students preparing for certification examinations.... [It] analyzes other important and/or innovative issues like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data and enterprise imaging. The text is enriched with an updated bibliography, managing to provide current information on a rapidly evolving field.... [It] aims to provide useful information for learning functions that imply managerial responsibilities, including medical image management and processing system (MIMPS), digital image processing, and health information systems.... [T]he book may also be of interest to professionals and residents in diagnostic imaging who want to quickly update themselves on the topic." Review by Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, June 2026"...a foundational text for a rapidly evolving discipline that sits at the intersection of clinical imaging, IT infrastructure and data science.... The text succeeds in establishing a coherent baseline for readers entering the field, particularly radiographers, imaging [professionals] and early-career informatics practitioners. Its progression from fundamental IT concepts through to imaging-specific [applications reflects] a pedagogically sound approach.... The inclusion of enterprise imaging and professional organisations is especially relevant given the NHS's ongoing shift towards integrated care systems and vendor neutral archive strategies.... The discussion of image management systems (eg PACS versus MIMPS) is solid.... This is a well-constructed introductory text that fulfils its stated aim of providing 'a foundational understanding of essential technologies.' It is most valuable as an educational scaffold or onboarding resource." Review by Dewinder Bhachu, RAD Magazine, June 2026

• 1. An Overview of Imaging Informatics2. Information Technology: Computer System Components3. Essentials of Health Informatics4. Digital Image Acquisition Technologies5. Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS vs. MIMPS)6. Image Processing Fundamentals7. Information Systems for Medical Imaging8. Emerging Concepts in Informatics9. Imaging Informatics Professional Organizations