Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

3 Credits

Introduction to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine principles used to develop potential treatments for broad range of injuries and pathologies. Building blocks for engineering tissues, including cells, biomaterials, and bioactive cues. Criteria for selection of cell source, scaffold design and fabrication methods, and tools for control of cellular microenvironment. Consideration of economic, social, and ethical aspects of tissue engineering. Credit will not be given for both BIOE 373 and BIOE 473 . Prerequisites: CHM 031