Tissue-Engineered Systems for Drug Discovery and Development

4 Credits.

This course explores how engineered tissues and organotypic models are revolutionizing the drug development process. Students will learn about sca?old design for drug testing, 3D cultures, organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, and how these systems improve translational research outcomes. The course emphasizes applications in pharmacology, toxicology, and personalized medicine. Prerequisites: 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology or equivalent; 410.653 Regenerative Medicine: from Bench to Bedside.