Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Discoveries for a Healthier Tomorrow
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering:
Focuses on the development and application of biomaterials for tissue regeneration, including the engineering of scaffolds and organoids. - Medical Devices and Sensors:
Covers advances in medical devices, including wearable sensors and imaging technologies that enhance patient monitoring and diagnosis. - Drug Delivery Systems:
Explores innovative drug delivery methods, including nanotechnology and microfluidics, aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy. - Regenerative Medicine:
Investigates strategies for tissue repair and regeneration, including stem cell therapy and gene editing techniques. - Bioinformatics and Systems Biology:
Integrates computational methods with experimental data to model biological systems and predict outcomes in biomedical research. - Neuroengineering:
Focuses on technologies and methods for interfacing with the nervous system, including brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics. - Mechanobiology:
Studies the mechanical properties of cells and tissues and their influence on biological processes, particularly in disease contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Immunomodulation and Biologics:
Recent publications emphasize the role of immunomodulatory therapies and biologics, particularly in the context of autoimmune diseases and transplants, showcasing advancements in personalized medicine. - Advanced Drug Delivery Technologies:
There is a significant increase in research focused on innovative drug delivery systems, particularly those utilizing nanotechnology and microfluidics for targeted therapies. - Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Healthcare:
The integration of AI and big data analytics into biomedical engineering is gaining momentum, with studies exploring predictive models and personalized treatment strategies. - Wearable and Implantable Sensors:
Emerging trends highlight the development of advanced biosensors that combine implantable and wearable technologies for real-time health monitoring. - 3D Bioprinting and Biofabrication:
An increase in research on biofabrication techniques, including 3D printing of living tissues and organs, reflects a growing interest in regenerative medicine and custom tissue engineering. - Neurotechnology and Brain-Machine Interfaces:
Research in neurotechnology is expanding, focusing on interfaces that enhance communication between the brain and external devices, particularly for rehabilitation and assistive technologies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Imaging Techniques:
There has been a noticeable reduction in the publication of papers focused solely on traditional imaging methods, as newer modalities such as photoacoustic and molecular imaging gain traction. - Basic Biomedical Research:
Research purely focused on basic biomedical science without direct engineering applications appears to be waning, as the journal shifts towards more applied engineering solutions. - Conventional Drug Development:
Publications centered around conventional pharmaceutical drug development processes are declining in favor of more innovative approaches such as personalized medicine and targeted delivery systems. - Standard Prosthetics and Orthotics:
The focus on conventional prosthetic and orthotic designs is diminishing, with more attention now on advanced integration and human-machine interactions. - Non-Integrated Healthcare Solutions:
There is a decreasing emphasis on non-integrated healthcare solutions that do not consider the convergence of technology with patient-centered care.
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