Draft:Outline of biomedical engineering
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to biomedical engineering:
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What type of thing is biomedical engineering?
Biomedical engineering can be described as all of the following:
- A branch of science
- An applied science
- A branch of engineering
- A branch of medicine
- An applied science
Branches of biomedical engineering
- Biomaterials – development of devices which are used to enhance life processes, i.e. kidney dialysis machines, artificial hearts, etc.
- Biomechanics – use of engineering or physics principles to understand the performance of an organism, e.g. Gait analysis.
- Biomedical imaging – development and improvement of imaging devices, e.g. X-ray, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and Computed tomography (CT).
- Biosensors and instrumentation – development of sensors and data collection systems to monitor and provide feedback on human body processes, such as DNA drug delivery systems.
- Tissue engineering – development of mechanisms to regrow tissues, mostly through the provision of environments in which tissues may grow, e.g. in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.
- Clinical engineering – focuses on the application of technology in healthcare settings, ensuring that medical equipment is safe and effective.
- Rehabilitation engineering – study and application of technology to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
History of biomedical engineering
History of biomedical engineering
General biomedical engineering concepts
- Medical device – any instrument or apparatus used in healthcare for diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease.
- Regenerative medicine – a branch that focuses on repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs.
- Biocompatibility – the property of a material being compatible with living tissue.
- Systems biology – an approach that integrates biological data with computational models.
Biomedical publications
- Journal of Biomechanics – focuses on the application of mechanics to biological systems.
- Journal of Biomedical Engineering – publishes research on all aspects of biomedical engineering.
- Biomedical Engineering Online – an open-access journal covering all areas related to biomedical engineering.
Biomedical organizations
- Biomedical Engineering Society – a professional organization for biomedical engineers.
- International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering – promotes collaboration among professionals in medical and biological engineering.
- Society for Biomaterials – focuses on the development and application of biomaterials.
Persons influential in biomedical engineering
[[List of biomedical engineers
- Léon Croizat – known for his work in biogeography and its applications in biology.
- P. Jackson Darlington, Jr. – contributed significantly to zoological studies relevant to biomechanics.
- Alfred Russel Wallace – co-developer of the theory of evolution; his work influenced ecological approaches in biomedicine.
- E. O. Wilson – known for his work in biodiversity which impacts biomedical research.
See also
Further reading
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References
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External links
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering
- Society for Biomaterials
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