Specialization Areas: Biomedical

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Biomedical engineering applies the principles of engineering to solve medical problems.

Biomedical Engineering Faculty
Carolyn Anglin, Elena di Martino, Neil Duncan, Nigel Shrive, Gail Thornton, Richard Wan

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Academics from the University of Calgary's faculties of engineering, kinesiology and medicine are collaborating on research projects in three major areas:

Biomechanics

Biomechanics is the analysis of motion, muscle function, loads at joints and joint function

Biomaterials

Biomaterials examines the architecture of tissues, tissue function and orthopaedic implants

Systems Physiology

Systems Physiology is the interaction of biochemistry, morphology, physiology and mechanics in disease progression and healing process.

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Research Resources
Biomedical Engineering website
Biomechanics, see also Structures and Solid Mechanics