A term that collectively refers to tools used to create structural or functional images of living objects or systems. Examples are many, including: PET and HRRT PET, MRI and fMRI, MEG, SPECT and so on. Imaging is done on whole body, anatomical areas and regions, tissue, and so on down to the molecular level.
I suspect, though I welcome feedback, that a lot of the electrophysiological techniques, such as EEG, EMG, and perhaps even modern cardio monitors produce images, and therefore, are bioimaging devices.
what do you think?
A bioimager is a system which carries out bioimaging.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is the bioimaging technique commonly used to view the fine structures inside a chloroplast. TEM allows for high-resolution imaging at the nanoscale, enabling the visualization of internal components such as thylakoids, stroma, and other organelles. This technique is crucial for studying the intricate organization and function of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
Fluorescent materials are needed for a variety of applications such as lighting, bioimaging, and security features. These materials are able to absorb light at one wavelength and emit it at a different, longer wavelength, making them useful for creating efficient light sources, visualizing biological processes, and preventing counterfeiting.
Biomedical engineering is multi-disciplinary. If you already know that you want to concentrate in electrical engineering aspects of biomedical engineering such as bioelectrics or bioinstrumentation, it is recommended to simply major in electrical engineering, and focus on biomedical applications. If you want a more diverse background, such as biomechanics, tissue engineering, biomaterials, and bioimaging, go biomedical engineering.