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Transport processes in biomedical systems: a roadmap for future research directions
Geert W Schmid-Schönbein1, Kenneth R Diller
1Department of Bioengineering, The Whitaker Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
|September 1, 2005
Summary
This workshop identified key research opportunities in biotransport sciences, focusing on integrating fundamental transport principles with living systems. Patient-specific modeling shows great potential for medical procedures and biological understanding.
Area of Science:
- Biotransport Sciences
- Fluid, Heat, and Mass Transport
- Systems Biology
Background:
- A workshop convened May 5-6, 2004, sponsored by NSF and NIH.
- Focused on identifying emerging opportunities and applications in biotransport sciences.
- Aimed to guide future research directions in the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify emerging intellectual opportunities and applications in biotransport sciences.
- To guide future research directions in the field of biotransport.
- To synthesize broad cross-disciplinary areas for a research roadmap.
Main Methods:
- Convened approximately 50 leading researchers in fluid, heat, and mass biotransport.
- Presented forward-looking perspectives on cross-disciplinary synthesis.
- Discussed applications in disease analysis, diagnosis, therapy, prevention, and living systems.
Main Results:
- Defined guidelines for a future research roadmap document.
- Prioritized research thrusts for intellectual, medical, and biological advances.
- Identified overarching themes for biotransport research.
Conclusions:
- Expanded integration of fundamental transport sciences is crucial for understanding living systems.
- Patient-specific modeling holds significant potential for medical procedures.
- Cross-disciplinary synthesis is key to advancing biotransport sciences.