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Mission
The mission of our Department of Biomedical Engineering is
to fully integrate the cutting edge of engineering and physical
sciences with state of the art biology to advance our understanding
of biomedical problems, and to use that science to drive the
development of therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook aims
to provide graduate students with an interdisciplinary view
of the complex engineering problems facing modern medicine,
and the specific knowledge and skills necessary for undertaking
advanced research and development in this field.
Courses, colloquia, seminars, individual research, and faculty-student
interactions are at the core of this program, giving students
both depth and breadth of knowledge in this area.
What is BME?
Biomedical Engineering integrates
physical, chemical, or mathematical sciences and engineering
principles for the study of biology, medicine, behavior, or
health. It advances fundamental concepts, creates knowledge
for the molecular to the organ systems levels, and develops
innovative biologics, materials, processes, implants, devices,
and informatics approaches for the prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of disease, for patient rehabilitation, and
for improving health.
Biomedical Engineering Definition Committee
National Institutes of Health
July 24, 1997
Bioengineers are the people who design
and develop innovative materials, processes, devices, biologics,
and informatics to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease, to
rehabilitate patients, and to generally improve health. Bioengineers
also provide environmentally sound solutions to industrial
process problems, and use their knowledge of biological systems
to create biologically inspired processes and products.
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is a numerical simulation of blood flow
past a St. Jude Medical mechanical heart
valve prosthesis (above right), intended
to examine the effects of valve implantation
techniques. In this example the valve was
implanted slightly misaligned in the aortic
position. The tilted valve generates strong
jets and a prominent wake of shed vortices,
which may lead to the formation of free
emboli (blood clots) which increase the
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Biomedical engineering applies science
and engineering, mathematical analysis, and computer techniques
to biomedical problems. Biomedical engineers apply the principles
and tools of modern engineering to solve problems in medicine
and/ or biology. It's an exciting area with a bright 21st-Century
future and is experiencing tremendous growth.
Why BME?
Biomedical engineering is at the forefront of medicine's
technologic revolution. Disciplines, which make up this diverse
area, are having a tremendous impact on improving health care.
New areas are opening each day, from genetic engineering and
biotechnology to instrumentation, robotics and the space station.
The graduates of Biomedical Engineering graduate programs
go on to establish careers in academia, government, biotechnology,
medical devices or medical instrumentation fields. Potential
employers include colleges and universities, hospitals, government,
research institute laboratories or private industry. Some
broaden their research experiences by taking postdoctoral
positions in prominent research laboratories before beginning
their own independent careers.
For more information on BME opportunities, see our site Career
Resources
Why BME at Stony
Brook
Overview
beginning in their very first
semester in the program, BME students have access to the most
advanced technology in the field
It is an excellent time to begin your studies in biomedical
engineering, and Stony Brook would be a superb place to train.
Our faculty
is diverse, our commitment is high, and our facilities
are unique.
With more than 40 faculty members in the program, students
are introduced to the diverse field of Biomedical Engineering,
while having ample opportunity to rapidly pursue an area of
specialization in their area of interest.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is supported
by two Special Opportunity Awards (SOA)
from the Whitaker
Foundation, one to establish a graduate (MS/PhD) program,
and one to initiate an undergraduate major in Biomedical Engineering.
Program Goals
The goal of the program is to actively promote the development
of versatile biomedical engineers. This includes in-depth
exposure to the biological and the engineering concepts underlying
physiological processes. The department's goal is accomplished
by exposing the individual to the biology, engineering, and
business concepts critical to succeeding in the biomedical
research and development environment.
Research Areas
Over 40 faculty members carry
out interdisciplinary, multi-investigator research programs
within BME.
Faculty at the State University of New York at Stony Brook
have been active contributors to the cutting edge of this
technology, and our University is building on internationally
acclaimed strengths in Bioelectromagnetics, Biomechanics,
Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Computational Modeling, Instrumentation,
and Medical Imaging.
Over 40 faculty members from the Department of Biomedical
Engineering (BME), School of Medicine (SOM),
College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS),
College of Arts and Sciences and Brookhaven National Laboratory,
carry out interdisciplinary, multi-investigator research programs
within BME. This faculty research provides a training environment
for a new generation of graduate and undergraduate students
at the Engineering/Biology interface.
Unique Research Facilities
All BME students, beginning in their very first semester
in the program, have access to the most advanced technology
in the field. We pride ourselves on not only offering the
best facilities
in the field, but also in the incredible access that all of
our students have to them.
Undergraduate
and Graduate BME Programs
Overview
The Biomedical Engineering programs at SUNY Stony Brook are
structured to advance a rigorous, cross-disciplinary training
and research environment for SUNY students. These disciplines
thrive through active interdisciplinary collaborations between
the faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
(CEAS),
the School of Medicine (SOM)
and the College of Arts & Sciences, all of which are in close
proximity. Ongoing biomedical research and development, combined
with unique facilities at the University and Brookhaven
National Laboratories, have helped distinguish Stony Brook
as a superb resource for education and research in both the
engineering and health sciences.
Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program
To provide the permanent foundation on which to build a career
in biomedical engineering, an integrated, core set of biomedical
engineering courses have been implemented. These provide our
biomedical engineering students with the underlying engineering
principles required to understand how biological organisms
are formed and how they respond to their environment. As well,
the students will attain a credible level of sophistication
in their understanding of cell, tissue, and organ physiology.
The student is then able to complement this background with
additional engineering courses either within BME, or in the
other disciplines of engineering.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers several pathways
for undergraduate students to obtain an understanding of Biomedical
Engineering:
- Minor program for Arts and Sciences majors
- Biomedical Engineering Track for Life Sciences majors
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Biomedical Engineering Program
The graduate program relies on the core set of courses to
provide our biomedical engineering students with an overview
of the biophysical principles involved in cell, tissue, and
organ biology. The progression of the four BME core courses
requires three resident terms to complete. In addition to
these four courses, a seminar series providing exposure to
the breadth of Biomedical Engineering research and development
activities both within the University as well as throughout
the scientific/industrial community, is required of all BME
students through their first two years of study. Finally,
each course has a component of independent study to nurture
the student's abilities to pursue a topic of specialized interest.
Certificates and degrees available through this program include
the following:
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Biomedical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering
Research and Internship
Opportunities
Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the numerous
research opportunities and internship programs during their
academic career at Stony Brook.
Undergraduate students interested in research opportunities
in BME should contact Danny Bluestein at (631) 444-2156 or
danny.bluestein@sunysb.edu.
Students interested in gaining invaluable internship experience
in the biomedical industry, should contact Angeline Judex
at the Center
for Biotechnology at 631-632-8521 or angeline.judex@sunysb.edu.
For more information, see our site Research
and Internship Resources
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