DISCIPLINE OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

1. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
To monitor, measure, and model biochemical processes

2. BIOMECHANICS
Study of static and fluid mechanics associated with physiologic systems

3. BIOMATERIALS
Design and development of bioimplantable materials . Examples, Catheters, guide wires, Pacemakers, Heart valves etc.



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4. BIOSENSORS
Detection of Biologic events and their conversion to electrical signals

5. PHYSIOLOGIC MODELING, SIMULATION & CONTROL
Use of computer simulations to develop an understanding of physiologic relationships

6. BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
To monitor and measure physiologic events; involves development of biosensors

7. MEDICAL & BIOLOGIC ANALYSIS
To detect, classify, and analyze bioelectric signals

8. REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
Design and development of therapeutic and rehabilitation devices and procedures

9. PROSTHETIC DEVICES & ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
Design and development of devices for replacement or augmentation of bodily function



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10. MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Of patient-related data, interpret results and assist in clinical decision making, including expert systems and neural networks

11. MEDICAL IMAGING
To provide graphic displays of anatomic detail and physiologic function


(X-RAY IMAGE OF HUMAN RIBS)

12. BIOTECHNOLOGY
To create and modify biologic material for beneficial ends, include tissue engineering

13. CLINICAL ENGINEERING
Design and development of clinically related facilities, devices, systems, and procedures

14. BIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Study of the effects of electromagnetic fields on biologic tissue