Research Guides: Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering: Websites

Associations and Societies

Biomedical Engineering Society
A website for the professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. Provides access to scientific literature and research, conferences, and educational information.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Focuses on all engineering disciplines, aimed at helping professionals collaborate, share knowledge, and develop skills. Includes information on standards and current research.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association
Provides information, education, and resources to entrepreneurial medical technology companies. Contains information on their issues and advocacy, including patent reform, healthcare reform, compliance, and many other issues.

American National Standards Institute
Contains information on United States standards, along with up-to-date news information revolving around standards.
Food and Drug Administration Recognized Consensus Standards
A search database relating to standards for medical devices. Contains search capabilities by organization, standard number, or keyword.
Environmental Protection Agency Laws and Regulations
Contains the latest information on laws written by Congress, as well as regulatory information guiding those laws.
International Organization for Standardization
Organization responsible for drafting and publishing international standards. Contains information on common questions, popular standards, and the latest news on current or upcoming standards.

National Nanotechnology Initiative
An initiative from the United States government focused on the ability to understand and control matter at the nanoscale. Contains the latest news and research on the complex field of nanotechnology.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Provides access to biomedical and genomic information through several databases.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
Federal website for granting United States patents and registering trademarks. Contains capabilities to search for individual patents.
Google Patents
Allows searches for full-text of patents from around the world.
Fresh Patents
Provides access to information on new patents. Allows searches by topic, keyword, or by company.
World Intellectual Property Organization
Contains empirical studies, data, information, and reports on the intellectual property system. Provides search capabilities for patents, legal resources, and technical terminology.