The study of biology and medicine based on mechanical engineering

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of engineering applied to medicine and welfare. Students will acquire knowledge of mathematics, mechanics, and control engineering, and be able to understand the structure and function of biological systems at multiple scales, from cells to organ systems. They will also be able to identify and explain the interfaces between biological systems and mechanical engineering. Furthermore, students will gain exposure to some of the most advanced medical engineering research. Through their research, students will learn about the development and processing of medical materials, the development of medical devices and equipment, and medical simulation, as well as advances in medical technology.

The expanding future of mechanical and biomedical engineering

The Japanese population is aging at an increasingly rapid pace, and Japan must create an efficient medical system ahead of the rest of the world. The role of mechanical engineering manufacturing technology will be critical, including for the development of advanced sensors to monitor health status and remote treatment technology, as well as culture and transplantation technology for regenerative medicine using iPS cells. We hope that, through their study and research activities in this course, students will become scientists or engineers who are well-versed in biology and medicine, which is essential for realizing a healthy and secure society.



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