Biomaterials -- Tissue Interface II

(3 Credits)

Builds upon the basics of tissue healing and cell and tissue response to biomaterials from BIOM-DN 1005. In semester two, the general rules for biomaterial use in medical devices in various fields from orthopaedics to cardiovascular will be discussed. Several types and applications of tissue engineering, drug delivery, and lab-on-a-chip technology will also be covered. In general, in this class the myriad of ways that different biomaterials can be applied in different fields will be discussed. Various types of device failures and their mechanisms will also be discussed.