生物材料和生物相容性
Biomaterials and Biocompatibility (3 Credits)
生物材料和生物相容性
Objectives To be familiar with the general types of materials used in biomedical applications.
To understand the basic principles behind tissue response to artificial device implantation.
To understand techniques utilized to control the physiologic response to implants.
To be familiar with the design strategies and clinical applications of biomaterials.
Topics 1. Introduction of different materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, and nature derived
materials)
2. Surface analysis and surface modification
3. Protein adsorption and cell adhesion
4. Inflammatory host tissue response, foreign body reaction and wound healing
5. Immune response
6. Blood-biomaterial interaction
7. Calcification, tumorgenesis and Infection
8. In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility evaluation
9. Biomaterial design strategies in clinical applications (cardiovascular, neurological, drug delivery, etc.) Text/ Temenoff and Mikos, Biomaterials: The intersection of Biology and Materials Science (2008).
Reference Buddy Ratner, Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine (2004).
Grading
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