The second edition of this popular introductory undergraduate textbook uses examples, applications, and profiles of biomedical engineers to show students the relevance of the theory and how it can be used to solve real problems in human medicine. The essential molecular biology, cellular biology, and 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 iPS cells, microRNA, nanomedicine, imaging technology, biosensors, and drug delivery systems, giving students a modern description of the various subfields of biomedical engineering. Over 200 quantitative and 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. >Fully revised chapters, updated to reflect recent advances in biomedical engineering and technology >Avoids intimidating use of mathematics, splitting mathematical treatments out from the main text >Highlights the real-world applications of theoretical concepts, helping students gain a firm understanding of the link between theory and practice Table Of Contents 1. Introduction: what is biomedical engineering? Part I. Molecular and Cellular Principles: 2. Biomolecular principles 3. Biomolecular principles: nucleic acids 4. Biomolecular principles: proteins 5. Cellular principles Part II. Physiological Principles: 6. Communication systems in the body 7. Engineering balances: respiration and digestion 8. Circulation 9. Removal of molecules from the body Part III. Biomedical Engineering: 10. Biomechanics 11. Bioinstrumentation 12. Bioimaging 13. Biomolecular engineering I: biotechnology 14. Biomolecular engineering II: engineering of immunity 15. Biomaterials and artificial organs 16. Biomedical engineering and cancer.