Review of "Introduction to BioMEMS" by

This article is a review of the book "Introduction to BioMEMS" by Albert Folch which is published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. It will review the contents of the book and discuss it suitability as textbook, highlights of the book, and comparison to other textbooks on BioMEMS. Summary "Introduction to BioMEMS" by Albert Folch is a well written textbook for advanced undergraduate and introductory graduate level courses in biological applications of micro-electro-mechanical systems and lab-on-a-chip devices. It provides coverage of both historical perspectives and the latest developments in this rapidly developing field. The extensive use of color figures, the non-extensive use of equations, and a thorough glossary of terms will make this textbook ideal for an interdisciplinary intro- ductory bioengineering course. The on-line price of the book ranges from $84-$90.