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The Biomedical Engineering Society supports students with an interest in the biomedical engineering field. The biomedical engineering field bridges the gap between engineering and medicine by combining engineering principles and design skills with medical and biological sciences to advance healthcare. Through BMES, members have the opportunity to learn more about the field, tour local biotech companies and attend bioengineering symposiums. BMES vice president Nikolas Marquez said the highlight of his time with the organization has been the chance to interact with graduate students, professors and professionals who share his passion for the advancement of biotechnology. This interaction has given him a better idea of what a bioengineering career will be like. Is your organization open to all majors or is it major specific? BMES is open to all STEM majors. When it comes to finding new members for your organization, what type of students are you looking for? We look for students who are interested in the biotech field or want to learn how bioengineers impact the world. When are your meetings and is there a membership fee? Our meetings are held every other Friday from 12-1 p.m. in the Mechanical Engineering Conference Room. The membership fee is $15. How … Continue reading →

Biological engineering or bio-engineering (including biological systems engineering) is the application of concepts and methods of biology (and secondarily of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science) to solve real-world problems related to life sciences or the application thereof, using engineering's own analytical and synthetic methodologies and also its traditional sensitivity to the cost and practicality of the solution(s) arrived at. In this context, while traditional engineering applies physical and mathematical sciences to analyze, design and manufacture inanimate tools, structures and processes, biological engineering uses primarily the rapidly developing body of knowledge known as molecular biology to study and advance applications of organisms and to create biotechnology.This may eventually include the possibility of biologically engineering machines and 3D printing that re-order matter at a molecular scale. Physicist Richard Feynman theorized about the idea of a medical use for these biological machines, introduced into the body, to repair or detect damages and infections. . Feynman and Albert Hibbs suggested that it might one day be possible to (as Feynman put it) "swallow the doctor". The idea was discussed in Feynman's 1959 essay There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom.[1] Industrial bio-engineering extends from the creation of artificial organs by technical means or … Continue reading →

About Bioengineering Bioengineering applies engineering principles and practices to living things, to solve some of the most challenging problems that face our world today. The field of bioengineering seeks to integrate quantitative and design approaches to biological systems, encompassing a range of specific disciplines from macro to nano-scales.Bioengineering, also known as Biomedical Engineering, has traditionally been a field largely driven by biomedical applicationssuch as medical imaging, prosthetics, biomechanics and related fields. As knowledgein the biological and biophysical basis of cell function has increased, opportunities have expanded for advancing the understanding of cell and molecular scale functioning of organic matter, as well as designing applications in diverse areas of medical treatment and diagnostics, tissue regeneration and replacement, biologically-inspired devices, energy, and the environment. Bioengineering at Berkeley We seek to define the new discipline of bioengineering by concentrating on cutting-edge research and training of advanced undergraduate and graduate students to be the next leaders in the field. At Berkeley, our research and teaching agenda has evolved into five primary areas, with many overlaps, which we consider to be foundational: regenerative medicine and therapeutic engineering, biomaterials and nanotechnology, instrumentation, computational biology and bioinformatics, systems and synthetic biology. Our principal focus ison a broad … Continue reading →

Sticky. Stretchy. Waterproof. Next-Gen Bioadhesives. -Watch a video that shows how silk from caddisfly larvae known to western fly fishermen as 'rock rollers' is one of the inspirations in nature that Professor Stewart's lab is using in their search for dramatically improved medical bioadhesives.Article and video Bioengineering Ph.D Candidate Wins B2B Grand Prize -Spencer Madsen won the $15,000 grand prize in the Bench-to-Bedside competition with PlusOne Baby, a wireless, no-contact monitor that allows parents to keep tabs on their childrens respirations with no strings attached.More information ... Bioengineering Students Win Entrepreneur Challenge Grand Prize. -Bioengineering students Benjamin Fogg and Samer Merchant were on the team that won first place and the $40,000 grand prize at the annual Utah Entrepreneur Challenge for their design of a new endotracheal tube.More information ... Assistant Professor Tara L. Deans Receives Prestigious NSF Career Award. -Deans work in "synthetic biology could give wounded soldiers, and anyone who suffers massive trauma, the ability to stop their own bleeding, saving their life. The five-year grant is for more than $500,000.More... Analyzing the Changing Anatomy -Presented by Sarang Joshi, Wednesday September 21, 11:50 am, 2250 WEBRead More... Shawn Owen, PhD See the article here: Home - U of … Continue reading →

BiOENGiNEERiNG has been designing high-end bioreactors and fermentors for the cultivation of micro-organisms, funghi, plant, and animal cells for 40 years. Our expertise includes all variations in volume, applications, autoclaveable or SIP, from benchtop to turnkey, large-scale multi-vessel trains, in off-the-shelf bundles or fully custom-designed to our customers processes. BiOENGiNEERiNG has designed, built, and commisssioned many of the most ambitious projects worldwide. A committed leader in technology and pioneer of hygienic design, BiOENGiNEERiNG sets standards in the industry on every level. Our equipment runs 24/7 and is supported and serviced over the entire life span. Our in-house capabilities include design, manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineering, documentation, programming, consulting, scale-up, installation, on-site support and much more. Today, BiOENGiNEERiNG employs 150 people on 3 continents and has installations in 70 countries. While we have developed from a small Swiss workshop into a global service and manufacturing company, our core values have remained the same: We provide premium quality, strong customer support, and keep all relevant expertise and experience under one roof. BiOENGiNEERiNG experience only specialists can have. Original post: BiOENGINEERING, Inc. - Bioreactors, Fermentors and BiO ... … Continue reading →

The following Biomedical Engineering laboratories are within our biomechanics track: The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory (MBL), directed by Prof. Gerard Ateshian, focuses on the biomechanics and biotribology of articular cartilage in human joints. In particular, this laboratory investigates the remarkable mechanical and frictional properties of articular cartilage through a combination of theoretical and experimental analyses. The MBL has resolved long-standing questions into how cartilage can maintain very low friction as the bones of our joints articulate, leading to the development of engineered cartilage using live cartilage cells and newly developed bioreactors. The Bone Bioengineering Laboratory (BBL), directed by Prof. Ed Guo, focuses on major areas in bone biomechanics and bioengineering, including cellular/molecular mechanisms of trabecular bone response to mechanical and hormonal stimulation, micromechanics of cortical bone, and intervetebral disc response to mechanical loads. Additionally BBL is developing 3D image analysis and recognition of trabecular bone microstructure and 3D bone cell culture systems. The Liu Ping Laboratory for Functional Tissue Engineering Research, directed by Prof. Van Mow, continues the pioneering rigorous studies on the mechano-electrochemical properties of the soft tissues in diarthrodial joints. These in-depth studies have made paradigm shifts in the studies of soft-hydrated-charged hydrated tissues, and have received numerous awards … Continue reading →

Prosthetics, robotic surgery, tissue engineering and medical imaging are just some of the areas that bioengineers in the 21st century are exploring. As a Union College bioengineering major, you will be part of an interdisciplinary program that bridges engineering and the life sciences. You will learn to apply engineering principles and analytical approaches to the study of biological systems as you seek to understand how engineering devices and materials are used in biomedical applications. Our bioengineering majors take foundation and core courses in biology, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation and biosignals. They choose from among a range of upper-level electives in these areas. Courses in biomechanics focus on approaches to understanding the structural properties and dynamics of biological cells, tissues and systems, and of engineered devices with biological and biomedical applications. Courses in bioinstrumentation and biosignals explore how sensors are engineered to obtain useful signals from cells or the human body, which can be used in biomedical applications. Biomedical engineers are employed in universities, industry, hospitals, research facilities, government regulatory agencies and teaching institutions. Some biomedical engineers have advanced training in other fields, as in the case of those who also earn an M.D. degree, thereby combining an understanding of advanced technology with … Continue reading →

The Page Morton Hunter Distinguished Seminar Series is held in Rhodes Annex 111 at 3:30 p.m. The C. Dayton Riddle Distinguished Seminar Series is held at CUBEInC at 5:30 p.m. Richard E. Swaja Guest Lectures are held as announced. 2015-2016 Page Morton Hunter Distinguished Seminar Series 09-03-2015Dr. Hitesh Handa, University of Georgia 10-02-2015Dr. David Kaplan, Tufts University at 1:30 p.m. 11-19-2015Dr. Maria Oden, Rice University 2-25-2016Dr. Ayman El-Baz, University of Louisville 3-3-2016Dr. Glen Kwon, University of Wisconsin3-17-2016Dr. David A. Vorp, University of Pittsburgh 4-14-2016Dr. Jeff Karp, Brigham and Women's Hosp. and Harvard4-28-16Dr. Yuehuei An,North Shore-LIJ Orthopaedic Institute at Babylon 2015-2016 C. Dayton Riddle Seminars 12-03-15Dr. Jeff Willey, Wake Forest University 01-21-16Dr. Kirill Afonin, University of North Carolina, Charlotte 3-10-16Jennifer Woodell-May, Zimmer Biomet 3-31-16Eva Mezey, Nat. Inst. of Dental and Craniofacial Research Visit link: College of Engineering and Science | Bioengineering … Continue reading →

LIVING THE PROMISE Bioengineering Antibiotics. Artificial joints. Pacemakers, implants and heart valves. These are but a few of the extraordinary medical breakthroughs brought to us over the last several decades by the rapidly evolving science of bioengineering. Today, UCRs uniquely interdisciplinary bioengineering program combines the expertise of biologists, neuroscientists, nanotechnologists, physiologists, mathematicians, geneticists and others to push the boundaries of this dynamic field. From the discovery of powerful new drugs and diagnostic tools to the development of novel biocompatible materials that will revolutionize 21st century medicine, our researchers and graduates collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other organizations to put the power of groundbreaking ideas to work in the real world. Victor G. J. Rodgers Professor & Chair of Bioengineering Research focus: Bioengineering View Profile Jerome Schultz Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering Research focus: Bioengineering View Profile David Lo Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Sciences Research focus: Needle-free Drug Delivery View Profile Jiayu Liao Associate Professor of Bioengineering Research focus: Drug Discovery/Diabetes View Profile Devin Binder Associate Clinical Professor Research focus: Traumatic Brain Injury View Profile Link: Department of Bioengineering: Home … Continue reading →

Biomedical engineers develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices. Many do research, along with medical scientists, to develop and evaluate systems and products such as artificial organs, prostheses (artificial devices that replace missing body parts), instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Biomedical engineers also may design devices used in various medical procedures, imaging systems such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and devices for automating insulin injections or controlling body functions. Most engineers in this specialty need a sound background in another engineering specialty, such as mechanical or electronics engineering, in addition to specialized biomedical training. Some specialties within biomedical engineering are biomaterials, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering, and orthopedic engineering. Major advances in Bioengineering include the development of artificial joints, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the heart pacemaker, arthroscopy, angioplasty, bioengineered skin, kidney dialysis, and the heart-lung machine. Bioengineering Resources Online Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Whitaker Foundation. More: Bioengineering Resources - Career Cornerstone Center … Continue reading →