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Biomedical Engineering
Josh Anders
Betsy Appel
Megan Buroker
Alyssa Walsworth
March 24, 2006
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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What is Biomedical Engineering?
• A biomedical engineer uses traditional
engineering expertise to analyze and solve
problems in biology and medicine,
providing an overall enhancement of
health care.
UW’s History
• Research dates as far back as the late
1950's. Professors were a part of other
departments
• Department
established in
1999
BME Applications
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
Applications, cont’d.
• Cellular, Tissue, and Genetic Engineering
• Clinical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
– CT, X-Ray
– MRI
– PET
• Orthopedic
Bioengineering
Applications, cont’d.
• Rehabilitation Engineering
– RERC on AMI works to give everyone access
to healthcare services and therapies
• Systems Physiology
• Ergonomics
• Patent Law
After Graduation
• Industry (~50%)
– Work for a company in academic focus
• Medical School (~25%)
– High acceptance rate compared to other majors
• Graduate School (~25%)
– To continue research
– Advanced degree leading to academic career
How do I get there?:
The Academics
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A Biomedical Engineer is a Jackof-all-Trades
– Mathematics (4 courses)
• Basic and Advanced
• Differential Equations
• Linear Algebra
– Chemistry (3 courses)
• General
• Analytical
• Organic
– Physics (3 courses)
• Statics and Dynamics
• Electromagnetism
– Biology (4 courses)
• Zoology
• Physiology
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With diversity comes academic
rigors
May apply to the major after
completing Statics, Calculus, and
General Chemistry
Welcome to the Department!
• BME Core Courses
– Bioinstrumention
– Biomechanics
– Biomaterials
• Choose a specialization
 become familiar with
other departments and
skill sets
• BME Design Sequence
provides incredible life
experience
Our Design: Roller PATH
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you thru the steps
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Design
Construction
Validation
Patenting
Publishing
Marketing
• 6 semester sequence
• Great resume builder
A Liberal Arts Education…
Great Extracurricular Opportunities
• Biomedical Engineers
Society (BMES)
• Volunteering
• Countless
Organizations
available in the CoE
and at UW!
A lifetime commitment to learning…
• Professional Engineer
(PE)
• Master Degree (MS)
• Earn a PhD!
• Research and teach at a
university
• Attend professional
conferences
• Publish and contribute to
science and education
Professional Opportunities
• Development Engineer
– Product design and validation
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Quality Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Product Marketing
Sales
Management
Consulting
Orthopedics
• Biomet, DePuy, Zimmer
– All located in Warsaw, IN
– 3 companies manufacture 75% of total joint
replacement systems in the U.S
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Patient Handling Equipment
Computer Navigation
Orthopedics (Howmedica)
Craniomaxillofacial
Spine
Endoscopy
3M - Health Care
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Animal Care
Dental (3M ESPE)
Drug Delivery Systems
Health Information Systems
Infection Prevention
Medical OEM
Microbiology
Orthodontics (3M Unitek)
Personal Care Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Skin Health
Stethoscopes (Littmann™)
Waukesha, WI
• Diagnostic Imaging
– CT/PET, MRI, X-ray, Bone
Densitometry, Mammography
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Anesthesia Delivery Systems
Respiratory Care
Ultrasound
Maternal-infant Care
Minneapolis, MN
• Cardiac Rhythm management
– Pacemakers, defibrillators, diagnostic and
monitoring systems
• Cardiac Surgery
– Heart valves, perfusion systems
• Neurological, Oncology, Spinal and ENT Surgery
• Vascular
– stents, stent grafts, balloon angioplasty catheters, guiding
catheters, guidewires, and diagnostic catheters and accessories
• Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy
• Computer Assisted Surgery
Maple Grove, MN
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Electrophysiology
Endoscopy
Interventional Cardiology
Gynecology, Urology
Radiology/Oncology
Interventions
• Neuro/Peripheral Interventions
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Intravenous drug delivery
Medical and surgical supplies
Surgery instruments and equipment
Lab supplies
Clinical Consulting
Pharmaceutical Distribution
Women In Engineering
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BME department has most diverse group
Still more men than women
Women in Science and Engineering
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