Computer Science field which focuses on medicine? Do they exist? - Developers

Hey, just wondering is there any Computer Science field/sub field which focuses in medicine? If so what it's called? I mean things like medicine machines, technology, data processing etc.. without going into things like diagnosing patients but rather on equipment, something that teaches more towards Computer Science but focuses on a bit of medicine (such as medical data or raw data output from technology like scanners etc..). Is there such thing?

As far as medical data goes, LIMS software is an opportunity and is in fact the sector that I work in at the moment. For an example I'd suggest Nautilus, basically it's a way for laboratories to record all their data somewhere (hopefully) secure and cutting down on paperwork. Most LIMS software also offers automatic analysis of recorded data produce trend reports and such things. Besides that I have to admit I know little else.

I'm actually specializing myself in related field. It's called Computational Biology. Within this field is Computational pharmacology which sounds like what you're looking for. [URL]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_biology[/URL]

My girlfriend is currently majoring in "Bio-Informatics", which is essentially developing/working with complicated technology used for biological studies and observations. In short, that major involves programming machines such as special microscopes, x-ray/cat-scan machines and the like. It also includes working with genetics on incredibly small scales. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioinformatics[/url]

Thanks for answers, do these specializations require high degree in school? (like GCSE in UK) Or can I migrate straight into this field without any high requirements if I already have BSc in Computer Science? The reason I am asking is that now is a moment for me to chose which specific path to pick to go MSc (Games, Software, Security, Web etc..) so I am exploring all options, I am really interested in medicine but not in depth (like Doctors do who treat patients), I rather prefer medicine without patients, more to do with tech.

Bioinformatics, at least in the United States, requires at least a Bachelor's degree, which is comprised of computer science, biology, chemistry, and a few other sciences. [URL="http://www.ramapo.edu/four-year-2014-2015/tas/bioinformatics/"]Here[/URL] is the "four-year plan" the college provides for every incoming freshmen. Hopefully it gives you some insight as to what's usually expected for it.

[QUOTE=arleitiss;47328512]Thanks for answers, do these specializations require high degree in school? (like GCSE in UK) Or can I migrate straight into this field without any high requirements if I already have BSc in Computer Science? The reason I am asking is that now is a moment for me to chose which specific path to pick to go MSc (Games, Software, Security, Web etc..) so I am exploring all options, I am really interested in medicine but not in depth (like Doctors do who treat patients), I rather prefer medicine without patients, more to do with tech.[/QUOTE] I went straight to Computational Biology without any specific requirements. But I'm on a 5-year program here which basically is a 3-year Bachelor module and a 2-year Master module. So for my 2-year Master module I chose to specialize myself into that field. The overall image I get of this field is that you will work with large amount of data and apply statistical methods to find interesting results.

[QUOTE=Swebonny;47328685]I went straight to Computational Biology without any specific requirements. But I'm on a 5-year program here which basically is a 3-year Bachelor module and a 2-year Master module. So for my 2-year Master module I chose to specialize myself into that field. The overall image I get of this field is that you will work with large amount of data and apply statistical methods to find interesting results.[/QUOTE] I guess advanced maths is a requirement?

[QUOTE=arleitiss;47328745]I guess advanced maths is a requirement?[/QUOTE] It wasn't a requirement for me to take classes within the specialization, but it is very preferably that you know the math, unless you want to work your ass off. Calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, probablity theory and statistics are good things to know for this field.

Less computer sciencey (but still with potential to go into medical technology/programming etc) is a biomedical engineering degree.

I started studied 'Health Care Technology Engineering' in 2012 but switched to ICT-engineering last year. Tbh I learned that an education like this is too specific. Perhaps it will be relevant in some years.

Ever hear of the Therac-25?

[QUOTE=proboardslol;47342099]Ever hear of the Therac-25?[/QUOTE] no?

[QUOTE=proboardslol;47342099]Ever hear of the Therac-25?[/QUOTE] That sounds nasty and I know concurrency problems are fucked up from my experiences