THE NEED FOR BIOENGINEERS

In the ever changing environment of science and technology there is a not so well known but very important field called Bioengineering. The bioengineers of this field play a very important role in the way we live our lives these days, from developing new medical drugs and technology to engineering the food we eat .These bioengineers are in the forefront of fighting the most challenging issues we face in our way of life. Here I would like to explore the various avenues of contribution of bioengineers and show why there should be a need for them in this world:

1.   DRUG RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY

The most important job a bioengineer can do is research and design drugs for the greater wellbeing of humanity. For this they utilize sophisticated computational tools like molecular modelling and computer-aided drug design, with this they can identify potential drug candidates for the diseases that the general population suffers from. They conduct various simulations to predict how different drug molecules will interact with biological targets, enabling the engineers to design drugs with higher positive results and fewer side effects. With these techniques cures or vaccines to diseases like Alzheimer's that are considered incurable can be discovered.

 Bioengineers are also important in creating various new drug delivery systems for patients that have difficulties with how traditionally drugs are transported within the body. Bioengineers can retrofit viruses to directly deliver drugs to specific cells in the body or implant devices within the body that can be remotely controlled to deliver gradual doses of the drug. All these avenues are possible, due to the expertise of bioengineers working on making our lives a lot easier and safer.

2.   INVENTION OF BIOSENSORS AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Bioengineers with understanding of biomaterials and the human anatomy are able to design and manufacture various devices that can make our lives easier. Biosensors created by them are used to monitor various vital and non-vital activities of the human body. From insulin monitors to MRI machines these were all created by bioengineers. The artificial prosthetics that gave injured or differently-abed people a chance to lead a normal life were made by talented bioengineers.

3.   ENHANCING AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

I’m sure we all understand the scale of how fast the human population is growing, this brings about various challenges globally, of which the main being food security. Food is required for everyone, without which we humans can’t live, but for this a good yield is required from farms all over the world. Here come bioengineers who genetically modify crops so that they are more resilient to pests, unfavourable weather and give a much larger yield during harvest. Additionally, bioengineers work on developing sustainable agricultural practices, efficient farming techniques and food processing methods. Through their efforts, bioengineers help optimize agricultural yield, reduce food waste, and create resilient farming systems that can withstand the challenges of climate change.

4.   ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

In the advent of a very serious threat to our way of life: CLIMATE CHANGE, bioengineering is fundamental in leading environmental conservation and sustainability efforts. Bioengineers develop eco-friendly solutions to mitigate environmental pollution, reduce carbon emissions, and conserve natural resource, these can be achieved by pioneering bio-based materials, renewable energy technologies, and wastewater treatment systems that minimize the ecological footprint of human activities. All these efforts together contribute to a sustainable future of the earth.

Bioengineering is a rapidly growing field with the potential to make a significant impact on the world. The rapid growth in need for bioengineers basically is due to two main reasons: One being the ever aging population which increases the need for healthcare services, and bioengineers are vital in providing these services. The second reason can be attributed to the new investment in renewable energy and sustainable development due to the growing awareness around climate change, these technologies are generally developed by bioengineers. Simply put bioengineers are at the forefront of many of the most pressing challenges we face today, and they are developing innovative solutions that are helping to improve human health, protect the environment, and create a more sustainable future for all and this is

WHY WE NEED MORE BIOENGINEERS!