Roles

The roles of the AP-S TC on Health & Medicine are to advance the application of electromagnetic techniques and technologies in healthcare and medical sciences. This includes fostering innovation in imaging and sensing systems, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers, medical professionals, and researchers, and addressing societal challenges through technology-driven healthcare solutions. The TC aims to identify emerging trends and gaps in the application of electromagnetics in medicine, provide a platform for knowledge exchange, and support the development of standards and guidelines for medical electromagnetic devices and systems. Special emphasis is placed on supporting sustainable, affordable, and accessible healthcare solutions globally.

Scope

1. Electromagnetic imaging for diagnostics.
2. Non-invasive sensing and monitoring.
3. Wearable and implantable antennas/devices.
4. Wireless Bioelectronics.
5. Microwave and millimeter-wave health technologies.
6. Electromagnetic solutions for therapy.
7. RF and photonic integration for sensing.
8. Bioelectromagnetic interactions.
9. Emerging technologies in health data communication and processing.
10. Telemedicine and remote healthcare.
11. Safety and compatibility in medical systems.