Bioconnect Careers By: Bioconnect board

Careers 1.Bioengineering 2.Biochemistry 3.Marine Biology 4.Medicine

Bioengineering at a Glance -The use of artificial tissues, organs, or organ components to replace damaged or absent parts of the body, such as artificial limbs and heart pacemakers - Divided into 6 areas 1.Bioinstrumentation 2.Biomechanics 3.Biomaterials 4.System Physiology 5.Clinical Engineering 6.Rehabilitation Engineering

Bioinstrumentation -Develop devices to help with diagnosis and treatment of diseases -Need to know computers very well. Understand how they work and what computer is capable of doing what job

Biomechanics -Mechanics applied to biological or medical problems - This area deals with developing artificial hearts, kidneys, and hips - Need understanding of musculoskeletal system and function of organs - also, study of motion, material deformation, transport of chemical across biological and synthetic media and membranes

Biomaterials -Deciding and developing materials to be placed inside a body -Need understanding of living materials -One of most difficult task for bioengineer is selecting correct material -Lots of restrictions on what to use - Has to be: non toxic, non carcinogenic, chemically inert, stable, and mechanically strong enough to withstand the repeated forces of a lifetime

Systems Physiology -Deals with trying to get a better understanding of the function of a living organism (ranging from bacteria to humans) -models are used to design experiments to help further our knowledge, formulate mathematical descriptions of physiological events

Clinical Engineering -Develop and maintain computer databases of medical equipment, also help adapt instrumentations to the specific needs of the physician in the hospital

Rehabilitation Engineering -Expand capabilities and help improve the quality of life for individuals with physical impairments -Mostly work directly with disabled individual

Preparation -bachelors is the minimum requirement - some can major in bioengineering or can major in traditional field (electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc.) with a specialty in bioengineering - should take math and science classes, as well as have a design, computer, and laboratory class

Basic Points -work close with doctors, in teams, to solve problems -can work in a hospital or in a manufacturing industry -salary - starting salary around $50,000 - can go up to $150,000 - Lots of jobs available

Biochemistry ●Chemistry of living cells and molecules used in life ●Seek out knowledge about structure and function of molecules in organisms ●Related to: Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology ●Develop proteins, clone, and DNA fingerprinting ●It is a combination of biology and chemistry ●The Biochemical Society exists

Sample Careers ●Many Careers: ● including ● Cellular biologist, clinical chemist, DNA analyst, crime lab technician, food and drug inspector, laboratory manager, microbiologist, medical writer, toxicologist, doctor ● Note that many of these require continued education

Specialization in Biochemistry ●Antibiotics, Proteomics (proteins), Genomics, Neurobiology, Neurochemistry, Reproductive Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Genetic engineering, Toxicology, enzymology, Bio-inorganic Chemistry

Marine Biology

What is Marine Biology? ●The study of organisms in marine and coastal environments ●“Ecology of Ocean” is common interest o Understanding the effects of environment on marine creatures (phosphates, nitrates, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, and conductivity levels) o Knowledge of biology, chemistry, geology ●Studying behavior of organisms ●Studying anatomical processes of organisms

Field Work ●Like all science fields, notes must be written down in detail. Time, location, conditions, sketches, are all important for recreation

Classifications and Identifications ●Every marine biologist must be proficient in their identifications. ●Understanding how organisms are classified is explained by anatomy and environment

Careers ●Zoologists, Ecologists, Biotech and Biomedical paths, Aquaculture, Microbiology ●I have met and worked with geologists studying the ocean floor, conservationists, behaviourists, engineers, ornithologists, etc. ●Many on a more zoology path have a specific area of speciality (including urchins, seals, whales, gulls, horseshoe crabs, trout, etc.) ●No “Marine Biologist” career is the same. Some are primary field workers, some conduct structured research.

Ornithology students tagging gull chicks at Shoals Marine Lab, Appledore

College ●Highly recommend coastal or lake district schools (look at NOAA for more information) o Finding schools with good marine biology ties is hard, so I recommend look for schools like UNH which have programs. o No real “Marine Biology” major; majors can be pretty much any form of science or environmental studies ●Courses in biology, zoology, chemistry, physics, biometrics, mathematics, and statistics. The more versatile you are, the more appealing to employeers.

And dissecting fresh sharks is a lot more fun

Medicine A career always in demand Huge variety of careers (tech, research, patient care, administration Many high paying options Education can range from brief training to a decade of schooling Over 100 careers in the healthcare field to help you find which one is right for you

Medicine Salary and amount of education are very important in picking a career. These medical careers only require a bachelors degree Medical Perfusionist – $93,500 (operates bypass machine) Clinical Trial Manager – $92,600 Sales Representative, Pharmaceuticals – $84,200 Transplant Coordinator – $76,400

Nursing