It is advisable to have prior basic knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Students acquire the knowledge and develop the skills indicated below:
Describe the different types of biomaterials, understand their properties, their medical applications and the techniques to verify their effectiveness.
Design and evaluate materials for use in biological systems
Understand the interaction of biomaterials with biological systems in the context of replacement devices, implants, and tissue engineering.
Use computational tools for modeling and simulating biomaterials
Analyze the principles of tissue engineering and its applications in regenerative medicine.
Apply laboratory techniques for the characterization of biomaterials and tissue development.
1. Introduction to matter and biomaterials
2. Physical and chemical properties of biomaterials
3. Biomaterial-tissue interaction
4. Polymers as biomaterials. Hydrogels
5. Metals as biomaterials
6. Bioceramics and biocomposites
7. Natural and biodegradable biomaterials
8. Stimuli-responsive biomaterials
9. Surface modification. Cell adhesion and induced biocompatibility
10. Biomaterials and Medical Devices. 3D printing.
11. Introduction to tissue engineering
12. Cell culture techniques (from 2D to 3D)
13. Scaffold design and manufacturing. Requirements.
14. Skin
15. Bone
16. Cartilage
17. Vascular tissue
18. Tendon
19. Muscle
20. Ethical and regulatory aspects
The methodology used is based on a model that combines lectures, flipped classes, practical classes and laboratory practices.
During the lectures, students will receive explanations on the theoretical bases of the proposed content. In the practical classes, exercises will be proposed to understand the theoretical bases and their applicability, as well as computational tools for modeling and simulating biomaterials.
In the laboratory classes, biomaterial tests will be carried out and the data acquired in them will be processed.
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See electronic folder of the subject.
See electronic folder of the subject.
See electronic folder of the subject.