Next-generation biomaterials

BIOENG-458 / 4 credits

Teacher(s): Persat Alexandre Louis André, Tang Li

Language: English

Summary

"Next-Generation Biomaterials" explores the latest advancements in the development and application of cutting-edge biomaterials for medical and healthcare innovation.

Content

Building on foundational knowledge, this course introduces students to a new era of smart and multifunctional materials designed to address current and future challenges in human health.

Topics will include nanobiomaterials, immunomodulatory materials, materials for gene therapy, tissue engineering and organoids, living biomaterials.

Keywords

biomaterials, bioengineering, material engineering, drug delivery, tissue engineering, immune modulation, neuroscience, synthetic biology.

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

This class requires a basic knowledge in biology, physics, chemistry, and material science.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Describe the concept of biomaterials
  • Make example of how engineering approaches has led to advancements in biomaterials
  • Take into consideration how to apply material engineering principles to biomedical research
  • Assess / Evaluate how to apply engineering principles to biology
  • Analyze of how material engineering approaches has led to advancements in healthcare applications
  • Describe the discovery or development of new biomaterials from recent scientific literatures

Transversal skills

  • Write a scientific or technical report.
  • Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
  • Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.

Assessment methods

Group project: 40%
Final written exam: 60%

Supervision

Office hours Yes
Assistants Yes
Forum Yes

Resources

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In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Next-generation biomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Next-generation biomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Next-generation biomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Next-generation biomaterials
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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