Biomedical Engineering 1 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Winter Quarter 2004
| Roumiana
Katzarkov Science Librarian roumiana@uci.edu (949) 824-7148 |
Julia Gelfand Applied Sciences Librarian jgelfand@uci.edu (949) 824-4971 |
Goals for Instruction Session: Biomedical Engineering: background on resources and trends in the profession, the industry, your project and future research
I. The Profession of Biomedical Engineer
"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 deliver systems" (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2001 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. http://www.bls.gov/oes/2001/oes172031.html)
In 2000, engineers held 1.5 million jobs – 7,200 of them were biomedical engineers. (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-2003 Edition. http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos262.htm)
Additional Resources:
Occupational Information Network. O’NET OnLine.
http://online.onetcenter.org/.
Gives wages and trends for variety of occupations, including forecasts for 2010 and average annual job openings. (O’Net SOC for biomedical engineer is 17-2031.00)
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-2003 Edition
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos262.htm
Charting the Milestones of Biomedical Engineering. IEEE-EMB, 1999. To be located in the Science Library Reference collection.
As defined by the Whitaker Foundation, Biomedical engineering is a "discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. It includes:
1. The acquisition of new knowledge and understanding of living systems through the innovative and substantive application of experimental and analytical techniques based on the engineering sciences.
2. The development of new devices, algorithms, processes and systems that advance biology and medicine and improve medical practice and health care delivery." (http://www.whitaker.org/glance/definition.html)
Areas of specialization currently supported at UC Irvine:
II. The Assignment – case study
You will select a biomedical device, technology or a product and will be expected to respond to two criteria:
Bellow you will find suggestions, selected resources, as well as some hints and directions for your research.
III. Biomedical Engineering Research
As a biomedical engineering student you will be introduced to and use materials in a variety of subjects to allow for a greater expertise and functionality, including:
The books at UC Irvine Libraries are arranged by call number. Appropriate ranges include QT 36-37 and WB 140. This material will be at the Science Library.
The following online catalogs can be used to locate materials:
Both catalogs can be searched under the subject heading biomedical engineering or by keyword.
Selected Subject Bibliography and Reference Tools. There is a growing list of eBooks published by CRC Press in Biomedical engineering available through ENGnetBASE and they can be accessed directly at http://www.engnetbase.com/ Browse ini categories, "Biomedical Engineering," "Lasers & Optics" and "Nanoscience/Nanotechnology."
(all titles are available in ANTPAC) with links when available electronically:
Biomaterials and bioengineering handbook / Donald L. Wise, New York: Marcel Dekker, 2000, SCI-Bar, QT 37 B615-2 2000
The biomedical engineering handbook [electronic resource] / editor-in-chief, Joseph D. Bronzino, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2000. Also in Print at Science Library-Reference, QT 29 B615 2000
Biomaterials engineering and devices / edited by Donald L. Wise ... [et al.] Totowa, NJ: Humana Press, 2000, 2 volumes, Science Library–Bar, QT 37 B615-3 2000
Biomedical technology and devices handbook / edited by James Moore, George Zouridakis, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2004, Science Library-Ref, QT 36 B6157 2004
Design of biomedical devices and systems / Paul H. King, Richard C. Fries, New York: Marcel Dekker, 2003, Science Library-Bar, QT 36 K54d 2003
Functional tissue engineering / Farshid Guilak ... [et al.], editors, New York: Springer, 2003, Science Library-Bar, QT 37 F979 2003
Medical device register, Greenwich, CT: DSI, c1981-
Science Library-Bar (latest in Reference), W26 M489
Noninvasive instrumentation and measurement in medical diagnosis / Robert B. Northrop, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2002, SCI-Bar, WB 141 N877n 2002
Standard handbook of biomedical engineering and design / Myer Kutz, ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. Science Library-Ref, QT 36 S 785 2003
Thomas register of American manufacturers, New York, Thomas Pub. Co. 2003 Langson Library-Reference and Science Library-Reference, T 12 T6
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
http://ojps.aip.org/abme/?jsessionid=2066961072226932288
Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering (2000 - present)
http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/loi/bioeng?cookieSet=1
IV. Abstract and Indexing services
The vast majority of the research done in biomedical engineering is published in biomedical and clinical medicine literature. To find this literature you will use the following article databases (they cover journal literature and conference proceedings and index and abstract journal articles and conference proceedings). These resources are accessible from the UC Irvine Libraries Web page at www.lib.uci.edu under Article Databases:
PubMed MEDLINE
INSPEC - includes significant coverage of conference proceedings
BIOSIS
Web of Science (from 1945 to present)
Current Contents (the latest 10 years of the articles indexed in Web of Science)
COMPENDEX
ABI - a business database
In addition to the listed above databases the following packages of online journals are available from professional societies and commercial publishers:
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
http://ojps.aip.org/abme/?jsessionid=2066961072226932288
Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering (2000 - present)
http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/loi/bioeng?cookieSet=1
IEEE Xplore
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/DynWel.jsp
ASME
ACM
SPIE
Print access: Science Library – Bar; Call number: TS510 .P632. Soon to be online
More resources and comprehensive research guide for the field of biomedical engineering is available form the UCI Libraries subject page at http://www.lib.uci.edu/online/subject/biomed_eng.html
V. Patent Information
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Official source for U.S. patents and trademarks in full text from 1976 (full page images available since 1790) with links to the Library of Congress for copyright information. Definitions, application forms and instructions, handbooks, notices, and patent attorney directory are just a few of the products provided. Includes design patents and reissued patents as well as patents currently in application process (coverage starts March 2001). Full-text searching is available.
LexisNexis Academic Universe
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe
Under "Legal Research" is a Patent Research section for searching of Patents (1971 to date), by individual category of Design Patents, Plant Patents or Utility Patents. Can also search by keyword, assignee, inventor, patent number, classification, and lawyer.
VI. Industry Outlook and Trends
In many cases, to find information for the growing biomedical engineering industry, it is best to identify the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) or Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. Search under more specific terms (do not use biomedical engineering). For example:
Selected resources for consideration (available at UC Irvine Libraries):
North American industry classification system : United States, 2002 / Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget. NAICS was developed jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America. It uses 6-digit hierarchical coding system to classify the economic activity into twenty industry sectors.
Online access: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
Print access : Langson Library Reference or Reference Desk, HF1041.5 N674 2002
Standard industrial classification manual : 1987 [Washington, D.C.] : Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget : [Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O, distributor] ; Springfield, Va. : For sale by National Technical Information Service, 1987 SIC was replaced by NAICS in 1997. The SIC is a standard identification system that designates a 4-digit code for U.S. industries and services.
Print access: Langson Library – Gov. Info- U.S. PrEx 2.6/2:In 27/987
Langson Library, Reference and Reference desk; Science Library Reference, HF 1041 U613 1987
U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook
Print access: Langson Library-Reference, HC 101 U54 2000. Latest at the Reference Desk. Expecting future online editions.
Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage
http://www.netadvantage.standardandpoors.com/NASApp/NetAdvantage/index.do
Company and industry information. Look under Biotechnology, Healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, and Healthcare: Products & Supplies. Industry surveys include; Current Environment; Industry Profile; Industry Trends; How the Industry Operates; Key Industry Ratios and Statistics; How to Analyze a Company, and Industry References
Also, check Sub-Industry Review for health care equipment.
Investext Plus
http://web3.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/0/1/1/purl=rc6_RBW?sw_aep=univca20
Investment research, industry analysis and reports. Look under "Biotechnology", "Health Care", and "Pharmaceuticals"
Market share information
Market Share Reporter: An Annual Compilation of reported market share data on companies, products and services, Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1991-. 2003 is the latest edition. Includes also some market forecasts if data is available. (See Drug Delivery Systems on p. 145) The data has a reference to the original source of information.
Print access:
Langson Library Reference, HF 5410 M35 2003
Selected sources for business and trade literature:
ABI/Inform Global
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?ReqType=301&UserId=IPAuto&Passwd=IPAuto&JSEnabled=1&TS=1072210796
Factiva (formerly Dow Jones Interactive)
http://global.factiva.com/en/eSrch/search.asp
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe (includes newspapers)
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/
VII. Statistical Information
STAT-USA
Economic and foreign trade statistics
Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv/
VIII. Additional Information
If you need additional information or help in using any of these products, please schedule an appointment with either Roumiana or Julia and our contact information is at the top of this page.