The second edition of this popular introductory undergraduate textbook uses examples applications & profiles of biomedical engineers to show students the relevance of the theory & how it can be used to solve real problems in human medicine The essential molecular biology cellular biology & human physiology background is included for students to understand the context in which biomedical engineers work Updates throughout highlight important advances made over recent years including i PS cells micro RNA nanomedicine imaging technology biosensors & drug delivery systems giving students a modern description of the various subfields of biomedical engineering Over two hundred quantitative & qualitative exercises many new to this edition help consolidate learning whilst a solutions manual password-protected for instructors is available online Finally students can enjoy an expanded set of leader profiles in biomedical engineering within the book showcasing the broad range of career paths open to students who make biomedical engineering their calling