What one must understand about BME, is that the skills and applications learned and aquired through this area can be used in different applications. These applications include but are not limited to; Biomechanics, Biomaterials , Biomedical Imaging, Celular engineering and Neuroengineering.
Biomechanics applies mechanics for understanding biological processes and for solving medical problems. It applies the mechanics of cartilage, ligaments, orthopedic devices and artificial organs, such as the Jarvik. Biomechanics can also be utilized to study the mechanic of injurys and healing.
Biomaterials can be viewed also as a form of biomechanics in that it applies in the replacement and improvment of human physiology. They are synthetic materials that can be used for permanent replacement or organs or tissues. They include artificial blood vessels, mechanical heart valves, breast implants, orthopedic joints, dental filling, as well as devices such as catheters that can be used in the medical process for surgery,diagnosis or repair.
Another application of BME, regards the usage of imaging such as MRI,PET and X-RAY. Biomedical imaging designs and improves systems for measuring responses to physical " phenomena" , or for diagnosis.
Cellular engineering is where engineering principles merge with biology and the study of cells. Cellular engineering regenreate biological "substitutes" to create, preserve and restoreorgan functioning with cellular technologies. One example includes stem cell engineering, where cellular engineering is a key component. Finally, another area that can be studied by using the knoweldge and applying BME skills, is Neuroengineering. In fact, Neuroengineering consists of various disciplines taht involve the use of engineering technology to study the functioning of neural systems.
"Research Areas in Biomedical Engineering." Biomedical Engineering. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 02 Mar. 1999. Web. 18 Dec. 2011. <http://www.engr.wisc.edu/bme/research/>.
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