# Biomedical Engineering * **Definition:** A multidisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes, focusing on the development and maintenance of medical devices and technologies. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Biomedical Engineering ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Biomedical Engineering**, for healthcare technology leaders * 17.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 3/25/2025 | [**B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering at ADYPU: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Innovation**](https://medium.com/@madhuadypu/b-tech-in-biomedical-engineering-at-adypu-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-innovation-7ec89c31db5b) | [[Medium]] | | 3/7/2025 | [**The Future of Biotechnology: Medical, Food Technology, and Bioinformatics Innovations**](https://medium.com/@sourabh.more_60784/the-future-of-biotechnology-medical-food-technology-and-bioinformatics-innovations-37c067197fbb) | [[Medium]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Modifying biomaterials may lead to more effective cancer therapies - News-Medical**](http://www.news-medical.net/news/20250207/Modifying-biomaterials-may-lead-to-more-effective-cancer-therapies.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**The Emerging Landscape of the Cerebellum after a Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury**](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39432042) | [[PubMed - NIH]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Scientific Workforce and Accessible Technology Development Programs**](https://www.nibib.nih.gov/about-nibib/scientific-workforce-accessible-technology-development-programs) | [[Biomedical Imaging - NIH]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**CRO Services Market Surges to USD 188.54 Billion by 2030, Propelled by 12.6AGR**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cro-services-market-surges-usd-150100027.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Healthcare Data Usability Leader Abacus Insights Charts Its Growth With Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210043730/en/Healthcare-Data-Usability-Leader-Abacus-Insights-Charts-Its-Growth-With-Appointment-of-New-Chief-Operating-Officer/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Cellino Appoints Chris Gemmiti, Ph.D., as SVP of Therapeutics Development**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cellino-appoints-chris-gemmiti-ph-130000939.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**5 Leading AI Companies Transforming Healthcare - by Technology,Ai,Tech,Health,Fitness - Medium**](https://medium.com/@arijitghosh646/5-leading-ai-companies-transforming-healthcare-74da16f8585c) | [[Medium]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Medical Technology Industry Expert Chad Andresen Joins IEEE Pulse as Editor-in-Chief**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203676940/en/Medical-Technology-Industry-Expert-Chad-Andresen-Joins-IEEE-Pulse-as-Editor-in-Chief/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Medical Technology Industry Expert Chad Andresen Joins IEEE Pulse as Editor-in-Chief**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203676940/en/Medical-Technology-Industry-Expert-Chad-Andresen-Joins-IEEE-Pulse-as-Editor-in-Chief/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Medical Technology Industry Expert Chad Andresen Joins IEEE Pulse as Editor-in-Chief**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/medical-technology-industry-expert-chad-130000189.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Mount Sinai leans into AI with new research center - Healthcare Finance News**](https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/mount-sinai-leans-ai-new-research-center) | [[Healthcare Finance]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Mount Sinai Center to Combine AI, Data Science, Genomics - Healthcare Innovation**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/analytics-ai/artifical-intelligence-machine-learning/news/55246083/mount-sinai-center-to-combine-ai-data-science-genomics) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Mount Sinai Health announces new Center for AI and Human Health - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/mount-sinai-health-announces-new-center-ai-and-human-health) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Clinical Data Analytics Solutions Market Forecast to 2034 by Solution, Application, End-user ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/clinical-data-analytics-solutions-market-094400058.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market to Grow by USD 199.8 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Focus on Service ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-it-market-to-grow-by-usd-199-8-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-focus-on-service-quality-and-efficiency-ai-powered-report-highlights-market-transformation---technavio-302301465.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241016/FDA-strengthens-AI-regulation-to-ensure-patient-safety-and-innovation-in-healthcare.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 10/4/2024 | [**Most Healthcare Organizations Have Paid $500K or More in Ransom Post-Cyberattack, Report Says**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/healthcare-cybersecurity-ransomware/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**The Intersection of Technology and Healthcare: The Role of Doctoral Studies in MedTech**](https://healthcareguys.com/2024/08/29/the-intersection-of-technology-and-healthcare-the-role-of-doctoral-studies-in-medtech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-intersection-of-technology-and-healthcare-the-role-of-doctoral-studies-in-medtech) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 8/27/2024 | [**Biomedical Engineering Outlook 2025 - StartUs Insights**](https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/biomedical-engineering-outlook/) | startus-insights.com | | 8/4/2024 | [**Biomedical Engineering: Healthcare Data Analysis - American Profession Guide**](https://americanprofessionguide.com/biomedical-engineering-healthcare-data-analysis/) | americanprofessionguide.com | | 8/2/2024 | [**15 Most Advanced Countries in Biomedical Engineering**](https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/15-most-advanced-countries-in-biomedical-engineering-1329410/) | insidermonkey.com | | 8/2/2024 | [**The Most Advanced Country in Biomedical Engineering - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/most-advanced-country-biomedical-engineering-210914718.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 7/2/2024 | [**Top 10 CRISPR Companies - Best DNA Editors**](https://media.market.us/top-10-crispr-companies/) | media.market.us | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Ontogen Medtech**: A company offering a scholarship to support biomedical engineering students focused on innovation in healthcare technology. - **enBio Corp**: A company that has launched a Professional Healthcare Staffing Division, enBio TalentConnect, to address the shortage of skilled biomedical engineers in the healthcare industry. - **Dr. Antonio Fratini**: New chair of the Biomedical Engineering Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, focusing on enhancing surgical training and rehabilitation. - **ZetrOZ Systems**: A company providing scholarships to support students in biomedical engineering and sports medicine. - **North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill**: Institutions receiving a $20 million investment to enhance their joint biomedical engineering department. - **Virginia Tech**: Research institution exploring modifications in biomaterials for cancer treatments. - **Mass General Brigham**: A healthcare system partnering with Philips to integrate real-time patient monitoring data for improved clinical decision-making. - **AAMI**: The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, which has released standards to improve healthcare technology management education. - **Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT)**: A newly established institution focusing on high standards in research, particularly in biomedical engineering and emerging technologies. - **Royal Philips**: A leader in health technology collaborating with Mass General Brigham to develop advanced data infrastructure and AI for patient care. - **Bayer**: A pharmaceutical company showcasing advancements in radiology and AI innovations, including the MEDRAD Centargo CT Injection System. - **The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine and Technology**: Part of Oxford University's Institute of Biomedical Engineering, conducting research on head injuries in young athletes. - **Ebenbuild**: A company specializing in AI-enabled digital twins of lungs for clinical decision support. - **Sheba Medical Center**: An institution partnering with Paradigm Health to enhance clinical research and patient-centered trials. - **John Chappell**: New director of Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, focusing on enhancing biomedical research education. - **Vivolta B.V.**: A contract development and manufacturing company specializing in electrospinning solutions for the medical industry. - **Google Health**: Redefining healthcare with AI initiatives in medical imaging and predictive analytics. - **Dr. Marc Mayberg**: Co-founder of PatchClamp Medtech Inc., involved in developing innovative surgical devices. - **PROTEINA Co., Ltd.**: A biotechnology company collaborating with Seoul National University to personalize treatment for acute myeloid leukemia using protein-protein interaction profiles. - **BC Platforms**: A company providing data solutions to enhance drug development and treatment matching. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **North Carolina State University and UNC-Chapel Hill**: Jointly enhancing their biomedical engineering department with a significant investment to expand research and clinical applications. - **Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub**: Partnership involving the Medical College of Wisconsin to advance personalized medicine and improve health equity. - **Cytoink and RegeneratOR Test Bed**: Partnership aimed at enhancing biomedical research and development through advanced biomaterials and bioprinting. - **Royal Philips and Mass General Brigham**: Collaborating to develop AI-driven data infrastructure for integrating live healthcare data to enhance patient care. - **Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Houston Methodist**: Collaborating on developing an AI model to predict heart failure and cardiovascular events. - **Northeast Science and Technology Center and NJIT**: Establishing a hub for life science and technology research to convert fundamental research into beneficial products. - **Mount Sinai Hospital**: Established the Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health to integrate AI with data science and genomics. - **AAMI's HTM Education Programs Working Group**: A collaborative effort to enhance the quality of healthcare technology management education. - **SUAT Institutes**: The Institute of Cell and Gene Technology and the Institute of Emerging Agricultural Technology actively seek collaborations with industry to enhance research and development. - **University of California Irvine**: Launching a program funded by a $3 million NSF grant to train healthcare leaders in cardiovascular health and technology. - **Oxygen Alliance**: Fostering collaboration among local governments, industry, and academia to improve medical device maintenance and repair in low-income countries. - **Emmes Group and Miimansa AI**: A multi-year strategic partnership to enhance clinical research using advanced AI tools for data handling. - **Sheba Medical Center and Paradigm Health**: This partnership aims to create a global network to enhance clinical research and make trials more accessible. - **Texas A&M Health and BurstIQ**: Partnering to enhance clinical research through improved data management. - **PROTEINA Co., Ltd. and Seoul National University**: Collaborating on research to personalize AML treatment using protein-protein interaction profiling. - **National Institutes of Health**: Awarded $4 million in grants to support AI-driven predictive models for heart health. - **Product Creation Studio and PatchClamp Medtech Inc.**: Collaboration to develop a novel dural repair graft placement system for cranial and spinal surgeries. - **Health Assessment Center for Athletes**: Utilizing scholarship funds for research on sports-related concussions. - **Bayer and Google Cloud**: Collaboration to develop an AI Innovation Platform for healthcare applications. - **DNAnexus and Discovery Life Sciences**: Collaboration aimed at enhancing AI-driven solutions for precision health data analysis. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Regenerative Medicine Growth**: The biomedical engineering industry is experiencing significant growth due to advancements in medical imaging, prosthetics, and regenerative medicine. - **enBio TalentConnect**: A new staffing initiative aimed at placing top-tier biomedical professionals in healthcare settings to address technology complexities. - **HBCU BEITA program**: Aims to enhance bioengineering and imaging research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. - **Bioconvergence**: The trend towards personalized medicine and AI-driven diagnostics is driving significant investments in bioconvergence, which is becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare. - **NIBIB Initiatives**: Efforts to create at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests and enhance accessibility in biomedical technologies. - **HITS-Bio Bioprinting Technique**: Developed by Penn State, this technique uses spheroids for faster and more precise tissue fabrication. - **Synthetic Biology**: The market is expected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in genetic engineering and applications in healthcare. - **AI and Robotics in Healthcare**: Integration of AI and robotics is transforming medical technologies, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving healthcare efficiency. - **Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)**: Enhancing real-time health monitoring and chronic condition management. - **Hyper-Personalized Medicine**: Tailoring treatments based on genetic makeup and lifestyle data. - **Healthcare Data Analysis**: Critical for extracting insights from large datasets to inform medical decisions and advance personalized medicine. - **Personalized Medicine**: The trend towards tailoring treatments based on individual patient profiles, as seen in PROTEINA's AML research. - **Generative AI**: Transforming healthcare by enhancing personalized medicine, optimizing treatments, and improving operational efficiency. - **AI in Healthcare**: The integration of AI technologies is transforming drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized medicine. - **CAREScan Mobile Screening project**: Led by the Medical College of Wisconsin to provide community-based cancer screenings using AI-enabled telehealth. - **AI in Predictive Healthcare**: Development of AI models for predicting cardiovascular risks and improving patient outcomes. - **TETRIS Technology**: Developed by NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, utilizing DNA barcodes for cancer diagnostics. - **CRISPR Technology Enhancement**: Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering have integrated focused ultrasound with CRISPR for targeted gene editing. - **ANSI/AAMI EQ110**: 2024: A new standard aimed at improving healthcare technology management education. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Shortage of Biomedical Engineers**: A significant shortage of qualified biomedical engineers negatively impacts healthcare technology reliability. - **Ethical Concerns**: The need for effective government policies to address ethical issues in biomedical engineering. - **Salary Competitiveness**: Challenges in attracting biomedical engineers in countries like India due to lower salary offerings compared to developed nations. - **Diversity in Biomedical Research**: The need for diverse hiring practices to enhance public health standards and innovation in clinical research. - **Global Health Disparities**: Insufficient attention to biomedical and technical gaps in healthcare, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. - **Translating Innovations to Clinical Applications**: Challenges in moving laboratory innovations into clinical settings, particularly in cancer treatment. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Navigating complex regulations surrounding new healthcare technologies. - **Regulatory Frameworks**: Navigating complex regulations in the medical technology sector poses challenges for innovation and market growth. - **Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in CRISPR**: Concerns surrounding the ethical implications and regulatory frameworks for gene-editing technologies. - **Ethical Considerations in Gene Editing**: The use of CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies raises ethical questions regarding genetic modifications and their implications. - **Medical Device Maintenance in LMICs**: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deficiencies in medical oxygen security and device maintenance in low-income countries, necessitating grassroots interventions. - **Interoperability**: Challenges in integrating various healthcare IT systems for seamless data exchange. - **Clinician Burnout**: Issues arising from inefficient software systems and administrative burdens on healthcare providers. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding the management and security of patient data in digital health solutions. - **Ethical Concerns in AI**: The integration of AI in healthcare raises ethical and legal concerns regarding accountability and transparency in decision-making. - **Regulatory Challenges**: The FDA is working to balance innovation and patient safety in the regulation of AI technologies in healthcare. - **AI Regulation and Bias**: Concerns regarding data privacy, security, and potential bias in AI models, necessitating diverse data sources and ethical guidelines. - **Integration Hurdles in Digital Health**: Challenges in digitizing healthcare include integration issues and a lack of urgency for change. - **Healthcare Inequities**: Mount Sinai aims to address inequities in healthcare through targeted initiatives. ## Related Topics [[Biomedical Science]]; [[Biomedical Research]]