1. Bioconnect Careers By: Bioconnect board http://www.careercornerstone.org/ http://www.careercornerstone.org/

2. Careers 1.Bioengineering 2.Biochemistry 3.Marine Biology 4.Medicine

3. Bioengineering at a Glance -The use of artificial tissues, organs, or organ components to replace damaged or absent parts of the body, such as artificial limbs and heart pacemakers - Divided into 6 areas 1.Bioinstrumentation 2.Biomechanics 3.Biomaterials 4.System Physiology 5.Clinical Engineering 6.Rehabilitation Engineering

5. Bioinstrumentation -Develop devices to help with diagnosis and treatment of diseases -Need to know computers very well. Understand how they work and what computer is capable of doing what job

6. Biomechanics -Mechanics applied to biological or medical problems - This area deals with developing artificial hearts, kidneys, and hips - Need understanding of musculoskeletal system and function of organs - also, study of motion, material deformation, transport of chemical across biological and synthetic media and membranes

8. Biomaterials -Deciding and developing materials to be placed inside a body -Need understanding of living materials -One of most difficult task for bioengineer is selecting correct material -Lots of restrictions on what to use - Has to be: non toxic, non carcinogenic, chemically inert, stable, and mechanically strong enough to withstand the repeated forces of a lifetime

10. Systems Physiology -Deals with trying to get a better understanding of the function of a living organism (ranging from bacteria to humans) -models are used to design experiments to help further our knowledge, formulate mathematical descriptions of physiological events

11. Clinical Engineering -Develop and maintain computer databases of medical equipment, also help adapt instrumentations to the specific needs of the physician in the hospital

12. Rehabilitation Engineering -Expand capabilities and help improve the quality of life for individuals with physical impairments -Mostly work directly with disabled individual

13. Preparation -bachelors is the minimum requirement - some can major in bioengineering or can major in traditional field (electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc.) with a specialty in bioengineering - should take math and science classes, as well as have a design, computer, and laboratory class

14. Basic Points -work close with doctors, in teams, to solve problems -can work in a hospital or in a manufacturing industry -salary - starting salary around $50,000 - can go up to $150,000 - Lots of jobs available

15. Biochemistry ●Chemistry of living cells and molecules used in life ●Seek out knowledge about structure and function of molecules in organisms ●Related to: Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology ●Develop proteins, clone, and DNA fingerprinting ●It is a combination of biology and chemistry ●The Biochemical Society exists

16. Sample Careers ●Many Careers: ● including ● Cellular biologist, clinical chemist, DNA analyst, crime lab technician, food and drug inspector, laboratory manager, microbiologist, medical writer, toxicologist, doctor ● Note that many of these require continued education

17. Specialization in Biochemistry ●Antibiotics, Proteomics (proteins), Genomics, Neurobiology, Neurochemistry, Reproductive Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Genetic engineering, Toxicology, enzymology, Bio-inorganic Chemistry

18. Marine Biology

19. What is Marine Biology? ●The study of organisms in marine and coastal environments ●“Ecology of Ocean” is common interest o Understanding the effects of environment on marine creatures (phosphates, nitrates, pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, and conductivity levels) o Knowledge of biology, chemistry, geology ●Studying behavior of organisms ●Studying anatomical processes of organisms

20. Field Work ●Like all science fields, notes must be written down in detail. Time, location, conditions, sketches, are all important for recreation

21. Classifications and Identifications ●Every marine biologist must be proficient in their identifications. ●Understanding how organisms are classified is explained by anatomy and environment

23. Careers ●Zoologists, Ecologists, Biotech and Biomedical paths, Aquaculture, Microbiology ●I have met and worked with geologists studying the ocean floor, conservationists, behaviourists, engineers, ornithologists, etc. ●Many on a more zoology path have a specific area of speciality (including urchins, seals, whales, gulls, horseshoe crabs, trout, etc.) ●No “Marine Biologist” career is the same. Some are primary field workers, some conduct structured research.

24. Ornithology students tagging gull chicks at Shoals Marine Lab, Appledore

26. College ●Highly recommend coastal or lake district schools (look at NOAA for more information) o Finding schools with good marine biology ties is hard, so I recommend look for schools like UNH which have programs. o No real “Marine Biology” major; majors can be pretty much any form of science or environmental studies ●Courses in biology, zoology, chemistry, physics, biometrics, mathematics, and statistics. The more versatile you are, the more appealing to employeers.

27. And dissecting fresh sharks is a lot more fun

28. Medicine A career always in demand Huge variety of careers (tech, research, patient care, administration Many high paying options Education can range from brief training to a decade of schooling http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/careers/careers Over 100 careers in the healthcare field to help you find which one is right for you

29. Medicine Salary and amount of education are very important in picking a career. These medical careers only require a bachelors degree Medical Perfusionist – $93,500 (operates bypass machine) Clinical Trial Manager – $92,600 Sales Representative, Pharmaceuticals – $84,200 Transplant Coordinator – $76,400

30. Nursing