November/December 2022

The Cancer Moonshot Enters a New Phase by Mary Bates

The Cancer Moonshot Enters a New Phase

The Cancer Moonshot Enters a New Phase 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Moonshot-supported research has made progress in lowering cancer mortality rates, and this new initiative prioritizes diversity in research with a goal of ending cancer as we know it. read more
Robots to Improve Surgery for All by Leslie Mertz

Robots to Improve Surgery for All

Robots to Improve Surgery for All 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Smaller tools with better maneuverability and more precise control, new imaging approaches, and advanced software applications will improve patient outcomes. read more
A Stimulating New Direction for FES By Janet Rae-Dupree

A Stimulating New Direction for FES

A Stimulating New Direction for FES 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Functional electrical stimulation is experiencing a renaissance, with new emphasis on therapeutic uses. read more
Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain by Jim Banks

Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain

Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain 789 444 IEEE Pulse
By changing the electrical signaling of neurons in the brain using light, optogenetics is revealing novel treatments for hearing loss and other neurological disorders. read more
The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces by Zara Abrams

The Future of Brain–Computer Interfaces

The Future of Brain–Computer Interfaces 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Technology that allows the human brain to communicate with an external device can help patients with some of the most severe neurological issues. read more
Biomedical Bauhaus: Utopian Dream or Health and Educational Breakthrough

Biomedical Bauhaus: Utopian Dream or Health and Educational Breakthrough

Biomedical Bauhaus: Utopian Dream or Health and Educational Breakthrough 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 marked the 100th anniversary of the school and manifesto of the Bauhaus. Now that life is slowly returning to normal, it may be a good moment to celebrate one of the most transformative educational initiatives ever, with the motivation of developing a model that could also transform BME. read more
IEEE EMBS International Student Conferences – Insights from 2022 Editions

IEEE EMBS International Student Conferences—Insights From 2022 Editions

IEEE EMBS International Student Conferences—Insights From 2022 Editions 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Student members within IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) are one of the most active segments among all other membership levels. read more

Successful International EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Innovation Held in Hungary

Successful International EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Innovation Held in Hungary 150 150 IEEE Pulse
The 1st IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) and the University of Pécs International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Innovation (ICBEI) was held on 24–26 October 2022, in Pécs, Hungary. read more

I Am Not in Position to Be Your Physician

I Am Not in Position to Be Your Physician 150 150 IEEE Pulse
But, readers of this publication are more or less conversant with medical matters: diseases, treatments, physiologies, genetics, monitoring, interventions, and many more. We are aware of means to protect and foster health, including nutrition, life styles, exercises, medicines, rest, and therapies. read more