Joseph D. Bronzino's scholarly interests revolve around the interdisciplinary field of Biomedical Engineering.  Although trained as an Engineer, Dr. Bronzino’s research activities have focused on how the brain works. Having written a number of texts on the various fields that constitute the discipline of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Bronzino offered courses that provided insight into the evolution of medical technology, the economic impact of these applications and the moral dilemmas they pose for our society.