Biomedical Microsystems

1 Course Unit

This course introduces biomedical microsystems (BioMEMS), focusing on the fundamentals of miniaturization, microfabrication, nanotechnology, and biomaterials, and their applications in engineering, biology, and medicine. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, we will cover topics such as miniaturization and scaling laws, microfabrication techniques, lab-on-a-chip and Micro Total Analysis Systems (MicroTAS), and sensing and detection methods. We will also explore bio-applications ranging from molecules and cells to tissues, with an emphasis on BioMEMS in areas such as point-of-care diagnostics, cell biology, drug delivery, microfabricated implants, and tissue engineering. Fall 1 Course Unit