Best Biomedical Engineering Books of 2025

"Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" is a gripping account of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Author John Carreyrou exposes the ambition and hubris that led to one of the biggest corporate frauds in history, as Holmes promised to revolutionize the medical industry with her breakthrough device that could perform laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Carreyrou's rigorous reporting and storytelling style make this book read like a thriller. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark side of Silicon Valley and the dangers of unchecked ambition."

Deep Medicine by Eric Topol is a compelling read that explores the potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing patient care. The book highlights the broken doctor-patient relationship and how AI can transform everything from diagnosis to treatment, reducing costs and human mortality. Topol's vision is optimistic, and he argues that AI can save time, lives, and money. The book is enlightening and provides a gimlet-eyed look at the role of computers in medicine. Overall, Deep Medicine is a unique and important account that should be required reading for medical practitioners and the public alike.

The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology is a fascinating survey of the present and future of biotechnology. Amy Webb and Andrew Hessel explore the vast opportunities waiting for us on the horizon while also discussing the significant risks involved in synthetic biology. This book provides a thought-provoking introduction to the field and offers a comprehensive take on making a better world through biology. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the ethical and moral dilemmas posed by redesigning life.

Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are interested in medical technology innovation. The book provides a step-by-step process for identifying, inventing, and implementing new solutions in the medical field. The authors, a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, offer practical advice, case studies, and end-of-chapter sections to encourage readers to learn from real projects. The book has been rewritten to reflect recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone in the healthcare industry who wants to innovate and bring value to the healthcare system.

Hacking Healthcare by Tom Lawry is an insightful book that examines the lessons learned from the global pandemic and how they can be applied to solve healthcare's biggest challenges. Lawry highlights the importance of AI and the Intelligent Health Revolution in creating a sustainable healthcare system that focuses on keeping citizens healthy while caring for them when they are not. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in how AI is transforming the world of healthcare in this post-pandemic world.

Review Questions of Clinical Molecular Genetics is a comprehensive study guide for board and certificate exams presented by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. With over 1,000 concise questions, this book challenges readers to retain knowledge on topics ranging from genetic counseling to trinucleotide repeat expansion disorders. Dr. Haiying Meng, the author, has written review questions to help genetic counselors, medical genetic residents/fellows, molecular pathologists, and medical students study for the board exam. This book is an excellent resource for those preparing for their certification exams.

The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds by Christopher Mason is a thought-provoking book that argues for our moral duty to explore other planets and solar systems. Mason proposes a ten-phase, 500-year program to redesign human genetics for life on other worlds, merging biotechnology, philosophy, and genetics to offer an unparalleled vision of the universe to come. Readers looking for science writing that sees bold possibilities in the future will be enthralled. This book is a unique and fascinating read that challenges our thinking about the future of human civilization.

Surfaces and Interfaces for Biomaterials is a comprehensive book that delves into the surface properties of biomaterials and their interactions with human tissue. Divided into four parts, the book reviews the formation of biomaterial surfaces, ways of monitoring and characterizing surface structure and behavior, and in vitro and in vivo studies of biomaterial-body interactions. The book covers topics such as bone and tissue regeneration, microbial biofilm formation, and vascular tissue engineering. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in the field of biomedical engineering, and it offers a wealth of information that can be useful for research, development, and teaching.

The book "Therapeutic Waves: Electromagnetic Technologies from diagnosis to cancer research" provides an extensive coverage of electromagnetic waves and their applications in healthcare. It includes topics ranging from the biological effects of electromagnetic waves on human cells and tissues to the use of these technologies in cancer treatment. The author has compiled a comprehensive collection of studies carried out worldwide, making this book an essential resource for both professionals and individuals interested in the subject. The book is well-written and informative, providing a simple explanation of complex concepts. It is an excellent addition to the biomedical engineering books and is independently published.

This book, Biomedical Imaging: The Chemistry of Labels, Probes and Contrast Agents, is a comprehensive introduction to endogenous and exogenous contrast, covering recent advances in radiotracers and radiopharmaceuticals as biomedical imaging tools. The book also focuses on the design and synthesis of contrast agents, MRI, PET, SPECT, and receptor mapping. The physical techniques used, including NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray, are also covered. This book is a valuable reference for academics, postgraduates, researchers, industrialists, and professionals working in or joining this field.