  Medical imaging informatics is a rapidly growing field that combines the
principles of medical imaging and informatics to improve the acquisition,
management, and interpretation of medical images. This chapter introduces the
basic concepts of medical imaging informatics, including image processing,
feature engineering, and machine learning. It also discusses the recent
advancements in computer vision and deep learning technologies and how they are
used to develop new quantitative image markers and prediction models for
disease detection, diagnosis, and prognosis prediction. By covering the basic
knowledge of medical imaging informatics, this chapter provides a foundation
for understanding the role of informatics in medicine and its potential impact
on patient care.
