WSU Bioengineering Program Michael J. Jorgensen, PhD Coordinator, Bioengineering Program michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu http://www.wichita.edu/bioengineering 1 WSU Bioengineering Program • Agenda –What is Bioengineering? –What do Bioengineers do? –WSU’s Bioengineering Program 2 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.” 3 – Biomedical Engineering Society 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 4 Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 5 Mean Starting Salaries – Sept 2011 6 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 - National Association of Colleges and Employers 2011 Salary Survey 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 7 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, 2009 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 8 Madhavan et al., Career Development in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 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 9 Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009 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 10 Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009 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 11 Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009 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 12 Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009 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 13 Biomedical Engineering Society, 2009 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 14 Biomedical Engineering Society Student Development Panel, 2011 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 15 Madhavan et al., Career Development in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 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 16 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 17 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 WSU Bioengineering Program Major Requirements 18 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 • Bioengineering Engineering Electives (12 hrs) – – – – – – – – – 19 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 Bioengineering Open Elective Courses (minimum 3 hrs) August 2012 *1 credit hour; 1 – 3 credit hours # • CSD 210 (Physics of Sound) • STAT 576 (Applied Nonparametric Statistical Methods) • Phil 327 (Bioethics) • WSUE/ENGR 101 (Intro to Engineering) • Biology 211 (Biology II) • ENGR 202* (Service Learning) • CSD 517 (Communication in Aging) • ENGR 301 (Engineer as Leader), PSY 413/HMCD 308 • HS 400 (Intro to Pathophysiology) • BioE 481A/P# (BioE Internship) • HMCD 325 (Intro to Epidemiology) • BioE 590# (Independent Study and Research) • LASI 150P* (Intro to Health Prof) • HP 203 (Med Terminology – 2 hrs) • ENTR 606 (Product Development and Innovation) • HP 303 (Med Terminology – 3 hrs) • ME 200+ (not including ME 325) • HS 400 (Intro to Pathophysiology) • IME 200+ • HS 570 (Neuroscience for Health • Professionals – Peripheral Nervous • System) EE 200+, CS 194+ • ENTR 605 (Technology Entrepreneurship) HPS 229 (Applied Human Anatomy) • AGE 518 (Biology of Aging) • HPS 460 (Motor Learning) • Math 344 (Calculus III) • HPS 490 (Physiology of Exercise) • 20 PSY 311 (Research Methods in Psy)• PSY 405 (HF Psychology) WSU Bioengineering Program • 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) 21 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 22 WSU Bioengineering Program • Engineer of 2020 – – – – – – 23 Undergraduate Research Cooperative Education/Internship Global Learning/Study Abroad Service Learning Leadership Multidisciplinary Education WSU Bioengineering Program • Engineer of 2020 – – – – – – 24 Undergraduate Research Cooperative Education/Internship Global Learning/Study Abroad Service Learning Leadership Multidisciplinary Education Engineering Communication Sciences and Disorders Chemistry Biology Physical Therapy Math Chemistry Communication Medical Technology