Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kogakuin University
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Kogakuin University,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering Laboratory,
2665-1, Nakano, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0015, Japan,
House 8, 3rd Floor,
tel.81-42-6284494
Mail:
Medical treatment and diagnosis are supported by engineering.
New technology develops new medical treatment: artificial organs, biomaterials, regenerative medicine.
Engineering is important to design new artificial organs: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering.
Every part of body communicates with the other parts of body through unknown biological networks, which controls the biological system.
Introduction
Cell Culture Technique
The facilities of clean area enable cell culture experiments.
Cells are used for each research project.
 Cell Culture |
 Biomedical Engineering Research Center |
Machine Shop
Experimental devices are manufactured by students. The training grows their ability to design new things.
 Turning Machine |
 Machine Factory |
International Exchange
Exchange program with Department of Biomedical Engineering abroad includes not only a scientific presentation contest,
but also sightseeing.
 Bangkok |
 Chula BME |
 Chula Seminar |
 Chula Kyoto |
 UC Berkley |
 Northwestern |
 UIC |
 WMSCI |
 ChulaBME2010 |
 Chula2013 |
 Mahidol2010 |
 Mahidol2013 |
Research Projects
Application of Cultured Myotubes to Medical Engineering
The facilities of clean area enable cell culture experiments.
Cells are used for each research project.
 Myotubes |
Effect of Magnetic Field on Cell Culture
Magnetic field at low frequency might change normal cells to cancer cells.
Electro-magnetic field generated from cellular phone might damage biological tissue.
Effect of magnetic field on cells is measured using Helmholtz Coil. Another experimental system is designed with a mobile phone.
 Magnetic Field |
Application of Laser Technique to Bio-measurement
Laser technique is applied to measure biological state of tissue.
The reflected laser light might include biological information.
 Laser system |
Measurement of Impedance of Biological Tissue
Local properties might control biological activity in the tissue.
Local impedance is measured with a specially designed electrode.
 Micro-electrode |
Effect of Shear flow on Endothelial Cells
Cells on the inner surface of a prosthetic vessel tube are observed
under an optical microscope exposed controlled pulsatile flow of culture medium.
The results are applied to design a blood flow path of artificial vessels or artificial blood pumps.
 Cell in Flow |
Effect of Shear Field on Red Blood Cell Deformation
A red blood cell has great deformability to pass through microcirculation.
Red blood cells can be damaged by an artificial blood pump.
The deformed shape is measured under an optical microscope with the Rheoscope of counter rotating discs.
 Cell Deformation |
Application of Functional Microstructured Surface to Biomedical Engineering
A micro slit between micro columns has been made by photolithography technique. Biological cells can be filtered through the micro slit.
 Micro Slit |