MEMS Applications in Biology and Healthcare

MEMS Applications in Biology and Healthcare is an extensive review of the fundamentals of various MEMS-based sensing technologies pertaining to clinical diagnostics and detection of biological entities. This book highlights recent developments in MEMS-based sensors used in biology and medicine and explains the fundamental principles and novel processes and materials, focusing on the latest manufactured devices and applications. This timely book:

• Provides a state-of-the-art review of biosensors and biomedical microdevices from the MEMS field
• Addresses recent applicative technologies for specific tasks relating to biology, medicine, and healthcare, in contrast to the sensory research that is carried out in the laboratory
• Presents an interdisciplinary approach to help build knowledge for professionals working in other domains

This state-of-the-art treatment is essential reading for researchers working in biosensor/bio-MEMS device research. Graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research professionals engaged in MEMS-related research and post-graduate students taking MEMS/VLSI courses will also find this an invaluable resource.