The Introduction to Bioengineering course at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers an advanced look into the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Spearheaded by the Chair of Biological Imaging and hosted at the TranslaTUM research facility, this interdisciplinary course introduces students to how traditional engineering principles can be applied to solve complex healthcare and biological challenges.
The curriculum bridges the gap between theory and practical applications, providing a solid foundation in the structural design, computation, and analysis of living systems. Throughout the semester, students explore cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping modern medicine and biotechnology.
Key topics include microfluidics and organ-on-a-chip technologies, which create scaled down cellular workbenches, as well as high-throughput -omics measurement techniques for single-cell analysis. The course also dives into the physics and engineering behind in-vivo sensors and advanced biological imaging, equipping future engineers with the conceptual tools needed to develop next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
In May 2025, the PhD student working on SWOPT, Bjarne Perleberg, supported the course, by presenting his work on Photoswitching Optoacoustic to the students.
