Advanced Biomaterials and Biomimetic Devices for Nanomedicine. 3 credits

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This course covers the rapidly evolving field of nanomedicine from a bioengineering point of view, with a strong focus on the nanomaterials developed for biomedical applications ranging from nanoparticles for therapeutics (drug and vaccine delivery) and imaging to biomimetic materials for regenerative medicine. This course aims to present the large panel of nanostructured biomaterials available to date, which include polymeric vesicles, liposomes, and metallic nanoparticles as well as some of their specific applications. Students will learn about the specific properties of these nanomaterials and will get an overview of the different synthesis and characterization methods that are used to determine their chemical and physical properties, as well as their biocompatibility. All the concepts described in this course will be illustrated with recent examples of their applications in nanomedicine. Offered by Bioengineering . May not be repeated for credit.