BioMEMS

BioMEMS stands for biological microelectromechanical systems, and is the miniaturization and microfabrication of silicon, glass, and polymer devices as applied to biomedical research, clinical medicine and biochemical processes. BioMEMS have been used as surgical instruments, tissue repair, artificial organs, diagnostic tools, sensors, drug-delivery-systems, actuators, micro-analysis systems and lab-on-a-chip devices, ISO 10993 testing, and microarrays. BioMEMS have also been applied to genomics, proteomics, DNA, surgery, biocompatibility, packaging, and homeland security. BioMEMS researchers often apply biomimetics and the principles of natural models, systems, processes, and elements into their designs. BioMEMS expands upon a host of new polymer materials, microfluidic physics, surface chemistries, fabrication techniques, and biocompatibility.