FSRM - Cours: Microsystems in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Products

Microsystems in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Products

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Objectifs du cours

Medical Products and Biomedical engineering are areas where the application of microsystems technology can bring a real breakthrough of new products. Miniaturisation and high reliability are key factors for success in this market. High volume batch production allows the emergence of low cost disposable products. The course will make the attendees aware of the full range of potential applications of microstructures. The case studies will show the full benefits and challenges that have to be overcome when using new technology, particularly microsystems. Practical guidance on how to plan a successful medical product development will be given.

Public cible

The course appeals to a wide range of R&D staff, marketing and business development managers and engineers from industry as well as biochemical and clinical technicians.

Contenu

Medical applications for MST
Microsystems Technology
Practical Issues in Medical Electronics
Medical Product Development and Regulatory Approval Process
The Commercial Impact of MST
An Overview of MST Research in Europe
Financing of Medical Product Development and Value Chain Analysis
Encapsulation & Packaging Technology
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Catheters & Endoscopes
Roadmaps and Future Vision
Case Studies : Cochlear Implant Development, Blood Gas Analysis, Peak Flow Anemometer & DNA Analysis

Enseignant(s)

Dr Malcolm Wilkinson, Director of Technology for Industry Ltd. (UK). Malcolm Wilkinson was awarded the degree of BA from Oxford University in Physics. He holds an MSc in Semiconductor Technology from Southampton University and gained his Doctorate for research work in Microelectronics at Middlesex University. Following 7 years in the microelectronics industry, designing and manufacturing integrated circuits, he moved to an American company, The Burroughs Corporation, where he managed an R & D group producing electronics components and systems for computer systems. In 1984 he returned to the UK and led the marketing and sales activity for a small Cambridge company. In 1992 he founded TFI which has focused on the application of the latest microelectronics technology to medical products. TFI helps companies transfer new micro and nano technology into the medical market and currently supports several major medical product companies in their technology strategy development and technology acquisition.

Dr David Hitchings from dsTEC Ltd(UK). David Hitchings was awarded a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an MSc and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University College of Swansea, University of Wales. Dr Hitchings has spent over 30 years in applying technology to medicine, through teaching, research and development in industry and academia. He started his teaching career in Edinburgh Medical School, researching and teaching for the Department of Physiology and the Royal College of Surgeons. In subsequent universities he set up Medical Electronics Research groups, which developed technology to meet specific clinical needs. Such developments have included cochlear implants, absolute diagnosis of asthma, chronic cardiac stimulators and the development of calibration methods in flow measurement. He has developed and presented courses in electrical engineering/electronics and physiological measurement in medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, biology and psychology. In recent years he has been a consultant to industry, in particular the application of technology to medicine. He is involved in product design and is a government (DTI) independent business advisor on electronic design. He was a member of the design team that won the UK Electronics Industry Design Award for 2000. He designed a UK Millennium Award product in 2000.