Structural Aspects of Biomaterials

4 credits · Undergraduate

This course covers the basic design, materials selection, stress analysis and clinical case studies for load-bearing medical devices. Implant applications include orthopedics, dentistry and cardiology reconstructive surgery. FDA regulatory requirements and intellectual property issues are discussed. Case studies of medical devices elucidating the trade-offs in structural function and clinical performance are presented. Ongoing challenges with personalized implantable devised are addressed. This is a project-based course.