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WSU Bioengineering Program

Michael J. Jorgensen, PhD

Coordinator, Bioengineering Program

michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu

http://www.wichita.edu/bioengineering

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Agenda–What is Bioengineering?–What do Bioengineers do?–WSU’s Bioengineering Program

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Bioengineering• “Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and

biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.”– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• “…uses traditional engineering expertise to analyze and solve problems in biology and medicine, providing an overall enhancement of health care.”– Biomedical Engineering Society

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Bioengineering• Expected 62% employment growth between

2010 and 2020– Overall engineering: 11% increase– Overall occupations: 14% increase

• Aging population, focus on health issues– Will drive demand for better medical devices and

equipment designed by biomedical engineers

• Because of growing interest, degrees granted in biomedical engineering has increased greatly– Competition for jobs

Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012

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Mean Starting Salaries – Sept 2011

National Association of Colleges and Employers 2011 Salary Survey

Engineering Discipline BS MS PhD

Aerospace/Aeronautical $52,889 $68,555 $67,400

Agricultural $54,181 $61,168 -

Bioengineering/Biomedical $55,699 $59,083 -

Chemical $66,058 $72,000 $86,954

Civil $52,058 $57,812 $72,682

Computer $62,849 $76,822 $100,929

Electrical/Electronics $60,411 $73,857 $90,936

Environmental $55,184 - -

Industrial/Manufacturing $57,627 $66,804 $80,091

Mechanical $60,142 $68,065 $80,793

Nuclear $61,678 $66,456 -

Petroleum $82,740 -

Software $63,489 -

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Pursued further

education– 50% in Engineering– 31% in Medicine

• Obtained a job– 49% in Bioengineering

industry– 8% in Academia– 7% in Consulting– 5% in Hospitals– 5% in Government

American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?

Largest number of Bioengineers employed in industries related to:• Implantable and extracorporeal (outside the body)

medical devices– Pacemakers, dialyzers, intraocular lenses, etc.

• Hospital diagnostic systems and other medical products– EKG monitors, automated blood analyzers, catheters, surgical tools,

etc.

• Medical imaging– Optical, MR, CT, etc.

• Prosthetics, orthotics, other rehabilitation aids

Madhavan et al., Career Development in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Biomaterials

– Selection of materials to place in the human body

• May be one of the most difficult tasks faced by a biomedical engineer

• Nontoxic, non-carcinogenic, chemically inert, stable and mechanically strong

– Living tissue and artificial materials used for implantation

– Metal alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites, have been used as implantable materials

Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Biomechanics

– Classical mechanics applied to biologic or medical problems

• Statics, dynamics, CFD, mechanics, thermodynamics

– Motion, material deformation, flow within the body and in devices, transport of chemical constituents across biological membranes

– Increased understanding of the function of

• Heart, blood vessels, bone, cartilage, intervertebral discs, ligaments, tendons

Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Orthopedic Bioengineering

– Engineering and mechanics to understand function of bones, joints, muscles, design of joint replacements

– Analyze friction, lubrication, wear characteristics of natural and artificial joints

– Biomaterials for replacement of bones, cartilages, ligaments, tendons, meniscus, and intervertebral discs

– Gait and motion analysis for sports performance and patient outcome following surgical procedures

Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Rehabilitation Engineering

– Growing area of biomedical engineering– Enhance the capabilities and improve

the quality of life for individuals with physical and cognitive impairments

• Prosthetics• Development of home, workplace and

transportation modifications• Assistive technology that enhance seating

and positioning, and communication

– Develop hardware and software computer adaptations and cognitive aids to assist people with cognitive difficulties

Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Artificial organs

– Hearing aids, pacemakers– Artificial kidneys, hearts, pancreas– Blood oxygenators– Synthetic blood vessels, joints,

arms, and legs

• Automated patient monitoring– During surgery or in intensive care

• Blood chemistry sensors– Potassium, O2, CO2, pH

Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009

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What do Bioengineers Do?• Work with all aspects of a specific medical

device throughout it’s lifecycle– Early market research, business plan, IP, clinical testing– Marketing, sales, regulatory, product surveillance– Safety/efficiency of product– Work with manufacturing, engineering, quality

• Work with users of product– Support of particular product, failure investigation– Consult with surgeons on products– Patients in pre-op/post-op on use of devices

• New product development– Modeling, safety, usability

Biomedical Engineering Society Student Development Panel, 2011

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Bioengineering Industry and Research Trends

• Miniaturization of components and medical devices

• Repair and restoration of cells, tissues, and organs

• Telemedicine, biosensors, wearable technology

• Assistive technology for rapidly expanding aging population

• Nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery and treatment of diseased organs

• Biosensors for detecting and preventing spread of pathogens to combat terrorism

Madhavan et al., Career Development in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Bachelor of Science Degree – 133 hrs

• Currently have ~100 students

• First graduates expected in Spring 2013

• Only Undergraduate Bioengineering program in Kansas– University of Nebraska– University of Central Oklahoma– University of Kansas – graduate program

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WSU Bioengineering Program

Engineering Core

Statics (AE 223) 3

Electrical Circuits (EECS 282) 4

Thermodynamics I (ME 398) 3

Engineering Economics (IME 255) 3

Math & Natural Sciences

Calculus I and II (Math 242, 243) 10

Differential Equations (Math 555) 3

Physics I and II (ENGR 311, 360B) 8

Chemistry I and II (Chemistry 211, 212) 10

Organic Chemistry (Chemistry 533) 3

Probability and Statistics I (IME 254) 3

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Major Requirements

Biology I (Biology 210) 4

Human Anatomy and Physiology (Biology 223) 5

Molecular Cell Biology (Biology 420) 4

Intro to Biochemistry (Chemistry 661) 3

Biomechanics (BIOE 452) 3

Biofluids (BIOE 462) 3

Biomaterials (BIOE 477) and Materials Lab (ME 251) 4

Computer Programming (CS 497B) 3

Design of BioDevices (BIOE 482) 3

Bioengineering Engineering Electives 12

Bioengineering Open Elective 3

Bioinstrumentation (BIOE 480) 3

Bioengineering Practicum (BIOE 497B) 3

Capstone Design (BIOE 497C) 3

WSU Bioengineering Program

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Bioengineering Engineering Electives (12 hrs)– ME 250 (Materials Engineering)– AE 333 (Mechanics of Materials – must have Math 344)– AE 373 (Dynamics – must have Math 344)– IME 549 (Industrial Ergonomics)– BioE 491 (Tissue Engineering)– ME 650R (Intro to Corrosion)– IME 780E (Clinical Biomechanics Instrumentation)– IME 780G (Biodegradable Materials)– ME 709 (Injury Biomechanics)

August 2012

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Bioengineering Open Elective Courses (minimum 3 hrs)

• CSD 210 (Physics of Sound)

• Phil 327 (Bioethics)

• Biology 211 (Biology II)

• CSD 517 (Communication in Aging)

• HS 400 (Intro to Pathophysiology)

• HMCD 325 (Intro to Epidemiology)

• LASI 150P* (Intro to Health Prof)

• HP 203 (Med Terminology – 2 hrs)

• HP 303 (Med Terminology – 3 hrs)

• HS 400 (Intro to Pathophysiology)

• HS 570 (Neuroscience for Health Professionals – Peripheral Nervous System)

• AGE 518 (Biology of Aging)

• Math 344 (Calculus III)

• PSY 311 (Research Methods in Psy)

• STAT 576 (Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods)

• WSUE/ENGR 101 (Intro to Engineering)

• ENGR 202* (Service Learning)

• ENGR 301 (Engineer as Leader), PSY 413/HMCD 308

• BioE 481A/P# (BioE Internship)

• BioE 590# (Independent Study and Research)

• ENTR 605 (Technology Entrepreneurship)

• ENTR 606 (Product Development and Innovation)

• ME 200+ (not including ME 325)

• IME 200+

• EE 200+, CS 194+

• HPS 229 (Applied Human Anatomy)

• HPS 460 (Motor Learning)

• HPS 490 (Physiology of Exercise)

• PSY 405 (HF Psychology)

*1 credit hour; #1 – 3 credit hoursAugust 2012

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• Pre-Medicine– Additional courses include:

• Organic Chemistry I & II with labs– Non Pre-med majors take one Organic Chemistry class– Results in a Chemistry minor

• Labs with Physics I & II• Additional Biology class

– Some ‘recommended’ Pre-Med courses are required in Bioengineering

• Anatomy & Physiology, Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry

– May be other additional classes depending on medical discipline (e.g., dentistry)

WSU Bioengineering Program

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Laboratories– Modular Multidisciplinary

Bioengineering Teaching Lab• Cardiovascular, Biomechanics, and

Electrophysiological measurement systems

– Bioengineering Research Laboratory

– Physiology of Exercise Laboratory – Human Performance Studies

– Neuromotor Lab – Human Performance Studies

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Engineer of 2020– Undergraduate Research– Cooperative Education/Internship– Global Learning/Study Abroad– Service Learning– Leadership– Multidisciplinary Education

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WSU Bioengineering Program

• Engineer of 2020– Undergraduate Research– Cooperative Education/Internship– Global Learning/Study Abroad– Service Learning– Leadership– Multidisciplinary Education

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