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Design and Translational Research Training
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In the context of biomedical research and development, Translational Research can be defined as the translation of laboratory discoveries or developments into improved medical care. It is the translation of engineering principles and techniques to the solution of medical problems that defines biomedical engineering as a distinct engineering discipline. The role of the Biomedical Engineer is to provide an essential link between the physical sciences and medicine and biomedical sciences. Successful Translational Research relies on the cooperation and coordination of interdisciplinary teams of scientists and clinical practitioners in order to bring new technology "from the lab bench to the bedside." Building on this premise, Case BME rolled out a new Translational Research course in the fall of 2004. This courses was designed to provide our BME students with the skills to evaluate technology and plan research from both the engineering and clinical perspective, participate in interdisciplinary biomedical research teams to carry out translational research, and gain experience at the Engineer-Clinician interface that will enable them to form collaborative and collegial relationships with clinicians.
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Strong design skills are also paramount to a Biomedical Engineer's success, especially in industry. Recognizing the need for enhancing our students' design skills, Case BME implemented a "Design for Biomedical Engineers" course as well. In this course, students work in teams to actually design clinically useful devices or products that may have commercial value. Teams present their product at the end of the semester.
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