Proceedings of the IEEE 27th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (Cat. No.01CH37201)

The following topics were dealt with: atomic force microscopy and osteoblastic adhesion to implant surfaces; polymer nanofiber thin films for biosensor applications; bone porosity measurement; upper body extremity biomechanics; mechanical trauma effect on neuronal cell viability; a pulsatile ventricular assist device; an image reconstruction algorithm for NIR diffusive tomography; ultrasound imaging system design; coherent artefacts in optical coherence tomography; MRI scans for breast cancer investigation; the mechanosensitivity of tactile receptors; an anatomically correct bladder mechanical model; a LED directed motorized wheelchair; shoulder joint mechanics; an electric wheelchair