Biomedical Engineering

The inventor of the cochlear implant is Graeme Clark. This Australian doctor was inspired by his deaf father. Clark started doing research in 1967 on a device that would enable for someone to hear. In the 1970s when Clark had his first recipient from

One of the only medical professions that can lend you a hand, seriously, in a Biomedical Engineering career, I will be able to lend you a hand. There are several job opportunities in Biomedical Engineering, which tie together to provide needed care for patients. The typical job duties for biomedical engineers are to design products, such as artificial limbs for people who need them, artificial internal organs, and machines for diagnosing medical problems. They also install equipment, maintain, and repair the equipment as needed. (www.truity.com) These assets provided are the designing portion of this career. There is also research that has to be done, and that is where biomedical engineers work with different scientist, and chemists to research and understand the engineering details of the biological systems of the human body. A biomedical engineers job may also be spread between many professional fields.

In order to understand the Biomedical model of health and wellbeing, the meaning behind the terms biomedical, health and wellbeing must be understood. The term ‘biomedical’ combines both biological and medical science. It is a term used consistently within health care, that helps portray the clear links with the biomedical concepts. ‘Bio’ simply means living, or living organism. ‘Medical’ refers to the diagnosis and cure of a disease with the input of science. Health can be defined as a ‘complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ This means that any disturbances that would effect either physical, mental or social well being, will have possible consequences regarding one's health in the

In the article, “Brain Mapping allows patient to use mind to control artificial fingers.,” the Baltimore Sun looks at the new advances in the world of prosthetic limbs. Prosthetic limbs are fake body parts that try to recreate the amputated parts of a person or animal. A new theory for prosthetics is brain controlled fingers and joints. In this new hope for amputees, doctors are creating brain controlled arms and hands. Guy Hotson, a biomedical engineer, stated, “we still have a way to go before we get this in a practical clinic setting.” Well, according to biomedical engineers, many prototypes are already being made. But while reading the article, I was confused by what this type of science biomedical engineering was. SInce this word is only

Biomedical engineering is a mixture of math, biology, and medicine, and their job is far from just making this equipment. "Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind" (Engineers). These engineers deal with creating artificial organs, or body parts. In this job you would also have to create machines that detect medical problems. When building and studying to build these products biomedical engineers have to work alongside other scientists, such as, chemists, life scientists, and medical scientists. Most of the work done with these other scientists are to research the biology of humans and animals. Along with creating the equipment they also have to keep up maintenance on the equipment to make sure it’s safe. On top of all of that, biomedical engineers also have to teach other personal on how to properly use the equipment they created. In doing all this work these engineers on average a salary of $91,230. The lengthy job description and good pay of a biomedical engineer does not come before a long period of schooling and training.

The most progressive discoveries of all time have two elements in common: a component of critical thinking and a component of creativity. It is these two dimensions that led to my selection of biomedical engineering as my major. After being a student at Harford Community College (HCC) for two years, I recognize that I have reached my full potential here and need to transfer in order to continue growing as a student. As an active member in the STEM program, majoring in Chemistry with Calculus-Based Physics at HCC, I developed the necessary logistical skills and analytical mindset needed in order to grasp concepts and utilize them effectively. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have continued to develop myself as a musician by playing at various events as well as improvising my own music.

There are a number of distinguished Canadian inventions through out the years. Notably, the most significant invention in Canadian history was the creation, of the innovative artificial cardiac pacemaker. John Hopps, who is more prominently known as the “father of biomedical engineering”, was the prodigy behind this invention. He collaborated with two other doctors, Wilfred Bigelow and John Callaghan at the Banting Institute Toronto to introduce the first external pacemaker in 1950.

A fairly new branch of engineering, Bioengineering focuses on biological systems and using mathematics, physics and engineering principles mainly in the medical area. Bioengineers work with doctors and other medical professions to solve real world problems related to life sciences. Some examples of biomedical inventions include: Prosthetics, pacemakers, ultra sound, hearing aids, and artificial replacements in the body such as hip replacements.

To be a biomedical clinical engineer there a lot of things that has to be accomplished. The roles of being a biomedical clinical engineer is that you design and build sensor system that can be used for diagnostic tests, such as the computers used to analyze blood, develop computer systems that can be used to monitor patients. There are some programs that I can attend such as a master or bachelor’s degree program. During this job there are some non-educational requirements that you have to inhabit for instance, you have to stay focused, and your hands need to be clean as always. I choose this career because I get to work in the hospitals or any health care facilities and I get to work with medicine. Some required personality traits is to be

Over the past 50 years there has been many great inventions especially in the healthcare field. I feel the most important is the Artificial Heart that was invented in 1982. In the United States heart disease is the number one cause of death. The artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the chest cavity to replace the heart. The device is bigger and heavier than the adult human heart. Artificial hearts help patients regain their health and get ready for a transplant.

Biomedical Engineering is a broad area of study because it utilizes varying disciplines of engineering and applies them to medicine. The field within the Biomedical Engineering discipline that I would like to enter into is scientific research and development (R&D) services (1). This field focuses greatly on identifying problems in a clinical environment and designing solutions. These problems can be in regards to medical devices, diagnostic machinery, biomaterials, and many other aspects of the medical field. Another aspect of this field is the research component. This part is essential because one must conduct research to understand what is already used clinically, what problems there are, and what the best and most efficient solutions are

The biomedical field is undergoing profound mutations as neoteric paradigms are irreversibly making their way through and reshaping the entire healthcare landscape. As a consequence there is an urgent need to align the education and training of the next generation of biomedical scientists with the untrodden technological capabilities and dewy scientific advances. Unleashing the potential of knowledge accumulated in biomedical sciences to meet the big social expectations for improved healthcare and quality of life, is the challenge that the next generation of biomedical scientists ought to take. In this paper we describe an incrementally innovative model we've designed to educate and train the next generation of biomedical scientists. This integrated

When I grow up my goal is to become a successful biomedical engineer, leading the industry in the supply of artificial organs for the many patients who are still stuck on the organ transplant list. I would not do this for the money or for the gain, but because I feel that there is a general demand to serve the hundreds of thousands of Americans who are stuck on waiting for their lucky day. I first discovered this horrifying reality during my sophomore year of high school, when I began volunteering at my local retirement community, Laurels and the Haven in Highland Creek. I got very well acquainted with the residence there specifically a few of the older women. One day, it was brought up in conversation that so many of the residence there now

The advancements of medical technology have never been so promising. In the last year alone, researchers have developed up-and-coming innovations such as trauma foam that stabilizes patients who require life-saving surgery or nanobots small enough to travel through the bloodstream. These are the topics that I love to follow up on by reading science magazines and online articles. In my Anatomy class, we have weekly assignments to read an article and formulate our thoughts in a one-page write up. So naturally, I explored sources such as Popular Science and MIT Technology Review to research today’s latest medical advancements. I have been able to look into a whole host of technologies that I anticipate further developing myself in the future. From using electrodes to allow a paraplegic man to walk again, to reviving a heart after death, if these technologies are being developed now, what does the future

One of the crucial moments in my life was the decision I had to take; as to what I was going to do next in life. Having completed my Advanced Level in 2013, I realized that it was not the end of my career as a student. I needed strong academic foundation along with other soft skills to meet the challenges and survive in this commercial world as a successful individual. In view of these thoughts, I was unable to make a firm decision as to what my career direction would be. After a month or so of various discussions with my parents, friends and other learned people I was able to reason out the best choice for me.