Optimization in Medicine and Biology (Engineering and Management Innovation)

There have been two recent developments in the field of optimization: the demand for studies that are readily applicable to actual processes and the application of findings to areas outside of manufacturing. Optimization in Medicine and Biology demonstrates the theory and application of optimization to these non-manufacturing fields. Industrial engineers have played a role in the design of medical facilities and medical procedures. The application of optimization to diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and treatment planning is an extension of their participation in health care and biological research. This book includes applications to cancer and HIV therapy as well as genomic and protein analysis.