This volume presents the proceedings of the 4th European Congress of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering. The conference, held in Antwerp in November 2008, brought together researchers and practitioners to discuss advancements across a range of critical fields. The papers included cover signal and image processing, ICT, clinical engineering, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue repair, innovations in nanotechnology, modeling and simulation, and education and professional development within medical and biological engineering.

This collection of conference proceedings offers a snapshot of the state of research in medical and biological engineering in late 2008. The breadth of topics covered suggests a comprehensive overview for specialists in the field. The inclusion of diverse areas from signal processing to nanotechnology indicates a focus on interdisciplinary advancements.