title: Recent developments in biomedical engineering education and research in Brazil.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present recent developments in Biomedical Engineering (BME) education & research in Brazil. The state-of-the-art in research in BME around the world is mentioned to highlight emerging technologies. A review of BME undergraduate, graduate & research programs in Brazil is presented. A roadmap of developing BME education in Brazil is outlined. Some critical implementation issues are mentioned.
authors: Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia-Facitech, Campina Grande, PB 58410-858, Brazil. nsgehlot@facitech.com.br
authors: Narpat S
authors: NS
authors: Gehlot
mesh_terms: D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000193:education*; D001938:Brazil; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D012106:Research / Q000639:trends*