Biomedical Engineering
Bridging Medicine and Technology

The second edition of this introductory textbook conveys the impact of biomedical engineering through examples, applications, and a problem-solving approach.

W. Mark Saltzman (Author)

9781107037199, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 May 2015

779 pages, 253 b/w illus. 245 colour illus. 30 tables
25.2 x 19.7 x 3.8 cm, 1.81 kg

'This is a truly exceptional textbook. It is completely up-to-date and comprehensive, yet it is so readable that you can dip in at any page and find something that grabs you. It is designed for undergraduate students, and is a tremendous resource for course development - but equally, it is one of those essential bookshelf books, the one you will turn to when you need 'to brush up on your biology', or 'get your head straight on the engineering stuff'. A must for anyone interested in the very far-reaching field of biomedical engineering.' Quentin Pankhurst, University College London

The second edition of this popular introductory undergraduate textbook uses examples, applications, and profiles of biomedical engineers to show students the relevance of the theory and how it can be used to solve real problems in human medicine. The essential molecular biology, cellular biology, and human physiology background is included for students to understand the context in which biomedical engineers work. Updates throughout highlight important advances made over recent years, including iPS cells, microRNA, nanomedicine, imaging technology, biosensors, and drug delivery systems, giving students a modern description of the various subfields of biomedical engineering. Over two hundred quantitative and qualitative exercises, many new to this edition, help consolidate learning, whilst a solutions manual, password-protected for instructors, is available online. Finally, students can enjoy an expanded set of leader profiles in biomedical engineering within the book, showcasing the broad range of career paths open to students who make biomedical engineering their calling.

1. Introduction: what is biomedical engineering?
Part I. Molecular and Cellular Principles: 2. Biomolecular principles
3. Biomolecular principles: nucleic acids
4. Biomolecular principles: proteins
5. Cellular principles
Part II. Physiological Principles: 6. Communication systems in the body
7. Engineering balances: respiration and digestion
8. Circulation
9. Removal of molecules from the body
Part III. Biomedical Engineering: 10. Biomechanics
11. Bioinstrumentation
12. Bioimaging
13. Biomolecular engineering I: biotechnology
14. Biomolecular engineering II: engineering of immunity
15. Biomaterials and artificial organs
16. Biomedical engineering and cancer.

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Engineering: general [TBC]