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Title
Biomechanics
Category
general
UUID
ff37cbf5b71242c09ed89f1e6d9b2641
Source URL
https://be.mit.edu/research/biomechanics/
Parent URL
https://be.mit.edu/undergraduate-program/bme-minor/
Crawl Time
2026-03-09T04:40:29+00:00
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Biomechanics

Source: https://be.mit.edu/research/biomechanics/ Parent: https://be.mit.edu/undergraduate-program/bme-minor/

The fundamental understanding of the mechanics of biomolecules, cells, and tissues.

Types of Research

Biomechanics combines the principles of mechanics with the study of living organisms. It examines how forces and motion affect the structure and function of living systems, from the cellular to the systems level. Biomechanics applies the laws of physics and engineering to analyze and understand the biological systems, their movements, and the stresses that affect them.

Focus Areas

Spotlight

Bruce Tidor

Professor of Biological Engineering and Computer Science