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Biomedical Engineering (BME) research at Waterloo spans the foundational and growth areas of the field to make the greatest impact on societal health needs now and into the future.
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Biomaterials, tissue engineering and drug delivery
Including regenerative medicine
Advances medical interventions and treatment through the restoration, maintenance, improvement, and replacement of biological tissues using cells and materials engineering.
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Biomechanics and rehabilitation
Including both solid and fluid biomechanics
Examines the mechanical aspects of biological structures and movement to optimize recovery, prevent injuries, and develop assistive devices.
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Biomedical signals and devices
Including EEG, EMG, brain-computer interfaces and neuroscience applications, micro and nano devices
Explores the acquisition and measurement of physiological signals in living systems to extract meaningful information to identify patterns and trends.
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Biomedical imaging technology
Including ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, optics, microwave
Enhances the technology used to visualize biological structures to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
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Biomedical informatics
Including AI, big data, population, and health system studies
Applies principles of computer and information science to transform biomedical research, the delivery of healthcare services, and public health.