BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (HB 2022) Hardcover

Many developed nations are grappling with significant challenges in healthcare due to aging populations, making the extension of healthy life expectancy a critical goal. Biomedical engineering—alongside medicine and life sciences—offers promising solutions to these issues. To support a healthier aging society, there is a growing need for innovative technologies in areas such as minimally invasive treatments, early diagnosis, point-of-care testing, regenerative medicine, and personalized healthcare. This book showcases the latest advancements in biomedical engineering, focusing on materials, devices, imaging, and information technologies. It features contributions from leading experts affiliated with Japan’s Research Center for Biomedical Engineering, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The chapters are the result of interdisciplinary collaborations and highlight key areas like nanotechnology, advanced materials, optical and imaging technologies, image analysis, and biomechanics. This comprehensive volume serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, and professionals with an interest in the evolving field of biomedical engineering.