BME research in Europe: a view from the industrial standpoint

Author

Oppelt, Arnulf

Author_Institution

Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany

Volume

12

Issue

2

fYear

1993

fDate

6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

49

Lastpage

53

Abstract

The socioeconomic significance of research and development in the field of biomedical engineering in Europe is discussed. The types of research being done and the industries undertaking this research are outlined. The major areas for research on diseases as identified by the Industrial R&D Advisory Committee of the Commission of the European Communities (IRDAC) are: AIDS, diabetes, cancer, mental health brain research, cardiovascular diseases, and economically and socially significant diseases, including osteoporosis, cataracts, and benign prostrate hyperplasia. Examples of research projects are described. The role of the European Community in supporting biomedical research is also discussed.<>

Keywords

biomedical engineering; reviews; AIDS; BME research; Europe; benign prostrate hyperplasia; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; cataracts; development; diabetes; economically significant diseases; industries; mental health brain research; osteoporosis; socially significant diseases; socioeconomic significance; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Biomedical engineering; Bone diseases; Cancer; Cardiac disease; Cardiovascular diseases; Diabetes; Europe; Industrial economics; Research and development;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0739-5175

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/51.215047

Filename

215047