V. Basil Hans | International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials | Vol 11, Issue 2 | pp. 6-21 | ISSN: 2455-7323
Abstract
Biotechnology and biomedical engineering are two fields that are changing swiftly and are at the intersection of biology, engineering, and medicine. Both areas aim to enhance health and quality of life, however they possess distinct objectives, methodologies, and applications. Biotechnology is largely about harnessing living things and biological processes to develop goods and technologies for disciplines like medicine, farming, and environmental science. Biomedical engineering, on the other hand, uses engineering ideas to create medical tools, tests, and treatment strategies. This page discusses about the main differences and similarities between these fields, as well as their career paths and new trends. The article's objective is to help students, professionals, and legislators understand how these professions help modern science and healthcare by making their precise roles and connections apparent.
Keywords: Biotechnology, biomedical engineering, medical devices, genetic engineering, healthcare technology, and multidisciplinary science.
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How to cite this article
@article{HansVB2025,
author = {V. Basil Hans},
title = {Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology},
journal = {International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials},
year = {2025},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {6--21},
issn = {2455-7323},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijibb/article=21200}
}