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.
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.
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.
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.
Biomedical imaging technology
Including ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, optics, microwave
Enhances the technology used to visualize biological structures to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
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.