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BioMEMS: Forging New Collaborations Between Biologists and Engineers

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Grand challenges for biological engineering.

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¹Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0038, USA. jyyoon@email.arizona.edu

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Biological engineering is crucial for addressing global challenges in health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. This field leverages interdisciplinary approaches to develop innovative solutions for a better future.

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Area of Science:

Biological Engineering
Interdisciplinary Science

Background:

The U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) identified "Grand Challenges in Engineering" across sustainability, health, and quality of life.
Biological engineering offers unique tools and techniques at the nexus of living and non-living systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the role of biological engineering in addressing the NAE's Grand Challenges.
To highlight how biological engineers contribute to solving large-scale societal problems.

Main Methods:

Review of the NAE Grand Challenges framework.
Discussion of biological engineering's interdisciplinary applications.
Focus on solutions for medicine, agriculture, and environmental issues.

Main Results:

Biological engineering is positioned to significantly impact global problem-solving.
The field provides innovative approaches to sustainability, health, and environmental concerns.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to advancing biological engineering solutions.

Conclusions:

Biological engineers are vital in developing solutions for critical global issues.
The integration of biological engineering principles is essential for future progress.
Addressing grand challenges requires a concerted effort from the biological engineering community.