Engineering in Medicine

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Engineering in Medicine By Nazeih
Botros Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
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Recent innovations in engineering that have
profoundly contributed to medicine Compact
Technology (Floppy disksFlash) Space, speed,
power consumption, mobility Computational
Technology Matlab, SPICE,. Simulation and
Synthesis Technology CAD tools, HDL, VLSI,
ASICs
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Which Branch(s) of Engineering Contributes to
Medicine? Electrical, Computer, Mechanical,
Civil, Environmental, Material Science (Mining)
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On 6 October 2003, the Nobel Assembly at
Karolinska Institutet decided to award The Nobel
Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2003 jointly
to Paul C. Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield for
their discoveries concerning magnetic resonance
imaging. These discoveries have made it possible
to develop magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
which represents a major breakthrough in medical
diagnostics, treatment, and research. Worldwide,
more than 60 million investigations using MRI are
performed each year. We can rightfully claim Dr.
Paul Lauterbur, though originally trained as a
chemist, as one of our very own. He is a Fellow
of the American Institute for Medical and
Biological Engineering. President IEEE-EMB
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Examples
Image Processing CT scan and MRI Artificial
Kidney (hemodialysis) The device is small and
the process is quick and efficient. Laser
surgery Kidney stones Artificial
Organs Robotics, Heart
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Biosensors
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Insulin Pumps and Glucose Sensor Devices

• The compact sensor implanted under the skin
  monitors glucose levels.
• The pump worn as a watch automatically delivers
  insulin to the abdomen.

Wolpert, H. A., M.D TIME Magazine, March 28, 2005
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Effects of Growth Hormone Deficiencies

• Dwarfism
  Gigantism/Acromegaly

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GH Model Equations
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Analog Waveform Simulation
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Display Results time 5, GH 84 ng/ml, SRIF
32 pg/ml, GHRH 1854 pg/ml
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Biomedical engineers are expected to have
employment growth that is much faster than the
average for all occupations through 2014. The
aging of the population and the focus on health
issues will drive demand for better medical
devices and equipment designed by biomedical
engineers. Along with the demand for more
sophisticated medical equipment and procedures,
an increased concern for cost- effectiveness will
boost demand for biomedical engineers,
particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and
related industries. However, because of the
growing interest in this field, the number of
degrees granted in biomedical engineering has
increased greatly. Biomedical engineers,
particularly those with only a bachelors degree,
may face competition for jobs. Unlike the case
for many other engineering specialties, a
graduate degree is recommended or required for
many entry-level jobs. United State Department
of Labor 06-07.
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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
University-wide Program Leading College College
of Engineering Expected day of start of the
program Fall 2007 Total of 33 credit
hours Thesis and non-Thesis Open to all students
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