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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it. TALK LIKE A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Biomedical Engineering. ABOUT BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING.

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Inspirational women in STEM

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Dr Alice Alipour , a civil engineer, is leading a team of engineers from a range of disciplines to design buildings that can adjust their shape according to wind conditions. Professor Nicola Carslaw is a chemist, leading a project to investigate the impacts of cooking and cleaning on the air quality in homes, schools and workplaces.

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Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer

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At the University of Technology , Sydney, Australia, Professor Chin-Teng Lin is on the frontline of pioneering the development of such systems. Brain-computer interface (BCI) — a direct communication pathway between the brain’s activity and an external device. Professor Chin-Teng (CT) Lin works at the University of Technology Sydney.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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Choose a university degree such as chemical engineering, chemistry, biomolecular engineering, biochemistry or biomedical engineering. While science and mathematics classes are important, Yamil also strongly recommends taking classes geared towards improving oral, visual and written communication skills.

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On the frontline of the biomedical revolution

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Materials and methods for the detection and treatment of diseases are better than ever, and a diverse array of scientists at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , Australia, led by Professor Dayong Jin , are at the forefront of this continuous development. Recognition is rewarding, and I’m always proud to say I’m a professor.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. At Duke University School of Medicine, Professor Cindy L. Professor Cindy L. Working in OB/GYN also involves having strong interpersonal and communication skills, so taking language courses can be very useful too. • Amundsen, MD Roy T.

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How can we detect and prevent brain injuries?

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Professor Christian Franck , from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, leads the PANTHER programme, researching new ways of detecting and preventing traumatic brain injuries. It might surprise you that it is the field of mechanical engineering that could offer the answers to the questions related to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

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