Biomedical science may seem to be wearisome to a few but to me there is nothing more profound. I find its unparalleled mixture of Engineering and Life Sciences fascinating. I pursued a Major in Mechanical Engineering from Shiv Nadar University, India, and through the inter-disciplinary training offered at the university, I was able to achieve a minor in Biotechnology. This allowed an exploration into the vast expanse of Biomedical Sciences. I believe that recent advances have blurred borders between various streams of sciences. From monitoring illegal bowling technique in sports like cricket to developing bio prosthetic heart models, a multidisciplinary approach to solving problems is the need of the hour. Be it Gait analysis of prosthesis or bio-imaging, an understanding of multiple …show more content…
It thrusts me to dive deeper and expand my knowledge of Biomedical Engineering.
During my second semester of college, I had the opportunity to take a course on Life Sciences. Learning about amino acids, protein synthesis, cell mitosis and genetics, rekindled the love for Biology. In the third semester, studying Strength of Materials as part of mechanical engineering major, I got my first experience of multi-disciplinary thinking. Thanks to the instructor, Prof. Sanjay Mishra, most discussions centred around bones when stress-strain analysis was talked about. I loved the connection. When Fluid Mechanics was introduced, understanding flow concepts and viscosity gave me a better sense of blood flow. Given my interests, I could relate it to nuances of drug delivery and circulation system of human body. Gradually the different domains of biomedical and mechanical engineering were converging and I could visualize a bigger picture. At the beginning of my third year, I was clearer in the understanding of my interests towards Bio-Medical Engineering. I undertook elective courses like Bio-Analytical Techniques,
These studies, in my opinion, hold to be necessary on my intended path to research breast cancer, and hopefully extend my investigations and findings to other types of cancerous diseases as well. Besides that, these degrees could not only be useful for research on cancer, but also in other types of disease research or development of modern technologies with the focus on sharpened imaging and detection, regenerative technologies, and biomechanics. That is why I also desire to apply my outstanding analytic and problem solving skills to extend my horizons. Therefore, I aim to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer before completing graduate school or medical school, which would succor my future in research activities. Thus, I know that in order for to develop the latest technology additional fields of study remain necessary to create a cutting-edge and satisfactory solution to resolve a
The most common use of biomechanics is in the development of prosthetic limbs used for the handicapped. Most work on prosthetics is done in laboratories where scientists use calibrated machines to test stress and wear of artificial limbs. These days, prosthetics, are made of titanium and lightweight fiberglass to make a near perfect match with most people. The most common prosthesis is the replacement in a below the knee amputation. The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) held a meeting at Clemson University of 1997 in order to develop a sports prosthesis that would stand up to every day flexing of the knee for performance in sports.
My desire of studying biomedical sciences stems from my sciences interest, as it demonstrates a world not visible to the naked eye, plays a big role in everyday life. science specifically biology and chemistry are stimulating and challenging subjects , over the years of studying them ,my interest has increased because learning things about how our bodies function and how it relates to god’s creation is particularly interesting for me. I also find it very important because I’m Muslim. The biomedical science degree will open for me the door to learn more about the vast field of biology and its branches to a greater depth. I developed my knowledge in the science field by taking support classes in the lab at school; I was fascinated by how the body can function in different circumstances and the complexity of DNA, different organisms, chemical reactions, and also very importantly the mathematical aspect which gives me the chance to develop and use my logic and it inform me to new ways of looking at given problems.
Many great inventions have been made through research in biomedical engineering, for example, genetic engineering, cloning, and insulin. After insulin has been invented, there are still a lot of problems with the purity and the quantity of the insulin produced. Biomedical engineering devised a way to produce large quantities of insulin with a higher level of purity, which has saved a lot of human lives. Although biomedical engineering just been officially founded 200 years ago, its practice has been with us for centuries. According to The Whitaker Foundation website, 3,000-year-old mummy from Thebes, which uncovered by German archeologists, with a wooden prosthetic tied to its foot to serve as a big toe is the oldest known limb prosthesis and Egyptian listen to the internal of human anatomy using a hollow reed, which is what today’s stethoscope. No matter what the date, biomedical engineering has provided advances in medical technology to improve human health. These advances by biomedical engineering have created a significant impact to our lives. I have determined to become a biomedical engineer. Biomedical engineering will have a good prospect because it will become one of the most important careers in the future.
I have always been good at biology and mathematics. This is one reason why one of my many goals is to major in biomedical engineering. I am very excited to start studying biomedical sciences, and hope to use my newly learned skills in the medical field. Achieving a college education in such field will pave the road for my future career, by teaching and instilling knowledge that would not have been learned otherwise.
I successfully completed Pharm D degree from one of the topmost universities of Pakistan, University of Karachi, with a CGPR of 3.766, securing 1st position among the graduating class of 2012.
For as long as I can remember, I have been extremely passionate about the sciences. Whilst studying the sciences separately at GCSE, I developed an affinity towards biology and chemistry, and so chose to continue studying them at A Level. I became especially fascinated by the fact that the human body is made up almost entirely of chemical elements. These chemical elements form the genome and control every aspect of every living organism and by forming different sequences of elements and different bonds, unique molecules such as antibodies and proteins can be produced as a first line of defense for the organism. After trying to decide between biology and chemistry as separate subjects, I chose to pursue biochemistry as it combines my favourite
Biology is the science of life, the mechanics deals with the design and production of machinery, and Engineering is the application of science and math to real life problems. Biomechanical engineering is mechanical engineering applied to biological systems. Using the combination of the scientific principles of biology, mechanics, and engineering, new advances in the healthcare field have been possible. Some of these advances include fabricating human tissue, improving the biomechanics of hearing with things like hearing aids, and robotics technology. The principle of biology is used because biomechanical is all about the body and fixing health problems that occur within it. Biology is very important for biomechanics, because without it, a biomechanical engineer wouldn’t be able to incorporate mechanical technologies to the body to help fix it. The principle of mechanical engineering is used because while you have to have an understanding of the body, you also have to understand the ways you can fix and improve it. The mechanical part of biomechanical engineering has to do with the technology that is improving the body and that machinery can be artificial devices that replace body parts, or machines for diagnosing medical
By convention, the field of healthcare research was entirely occupied by physicians and doctors. They were the ones who came up with new methods to treat diseases and get better results from diagnostic tests. Technology, on the other hand, was always looked at as a way to solve problems that we faced that didn’t pertain to the medical sector. It was employed to enhance the quality of life and make day to day work easier. But as technology progressed, so did the areas of application. The structural balancing techniques which were previously used to hold a building steady were now being used to develop near-perfect artificial joints and prosthetic limbs. Transparent polymers, developed to enhance robotic vision, were being suggested as a candidate for an artificial lens for the human eye. Before anyone could even understand what was happening, engineering had taken up the mantle to further medical technology to dizzying new heights.
There are over 7 billion people in the world today. Each one of us has the same basic template: a set of arms and legs, one heart, two eyes, two ears, etc., but with infinite variations, no two people are identical. From the findings of anatomy and physiology, the human body consists of six levels of structural complexity. It begins with the microscopic level of atoms and molecules to the largest level, the organism level. Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body and physiology is the study of the functions of the human body. They are two different studies, but anatomy and physiology are closely related and correspond with each other. With such close relations, both sciences are often studied together for an effective learning.
After studying healthcare in ICT at AS level, I was able to fully understand the use of scanning devices and expert systems within healthcare. This has given me a perspective as to what medical equipment has already been engineered. I also have a keen interest in studying the mechanics module in mathematics, this
It was difficult electing to pursue Biomedical Engineering, however, I was able to identify that completing this major involves a lot of obstacles to overcome, which is what I look forward to most in the future. It came down to my passion for volunteering at hospitals—where I know I want to be after graduation— and my success in certain courses in high school. Throughout my high school academic career, I have excelled at the courses which engineering majors focus on—math, biology, chemistry, physics— and I have realized that my success in these courses is directly related to my interest for them. I am highly interesting in diving right into the depths of these courses and learning as much as possible about them. As with most Engineering disciplines,
The structure of the courses incorporated teaching with comprehensive laboratory experience and engineering training programs that enhanced my technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, by working on multiple projects and presentations, my critical thinking, communication and team-working skills got significantly improved. Due to my keen interest in tissue engineering, in my second year I voluntarily joined the Tissue Engineering Lab and began working with Human Mesenchymal stem cells to do cell seeding, fixation and staining. The project involved characterizing cell-matrix adhesion, modulated by changes in the activity of integrins, using Confocal Microscope. Other than that, I was also involved in developing an Electrocardiogram (ECG) device where I designed the hardware components and circuitry from scratch, overcoming all the technical challenges along the way.
The first spark of my interest in science flared when I was at the junior school. I was a curious boy which was full of excitement when he was hearing stories about animals and plants and cells. This excitement made me to study natural science in high school. At high school I became familiar with the cellular and molecular researches and the pioneer role of genetic studies in the future of medicine and how it can make science fiction become true – as it is not so beyond the reality by CRISPR gene editing technology and human genome project WRITE– and the combination of this knowledge with my intrinsic tendency to endless journeys, made me to choose cellular and molecular biology not only as university major, but also as my academic journey.