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.
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