BIOMATERIALS AND TISSUE ENGINEERING (NTM 824)
Overview of implantable biomaterials: Definition, Timelines and progress. Different types of biomaterials (metals, ceramics,
synthetic polymers, and biopolymers). Tissues structure and organization
(vascular wall, cartilage, bone), Enzyme reactors based
on nanostructured materials. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: Tissues
structure and organization (vascular wall, cartilage, bone). Materials in Medicine;
Biomineralization and Biomimetic Approaches; Thin films, grafts and coatings;
Host Reaction to Biomaterials and Artificial Organs. Nanomaterials in bone
substitutes and dentistry. Implants and Prosthesis. Reconstructive Intervention
and Surgery. Nanorobotics in Surgery Engineering. Drug delivery. Therapeutic
applications. Nanoscale
biomaterials for medical and drug delivery devices. Gene technology and high throughput systems. Stem cell and precursor cell-based therapies