Introduction to Tissue Engineering

Catalog description

Introduces the scientific field of tissue engineering, a discipline of biomedical engineering that uses a combination of living cells, biomaterials, and biomechanical and biochemical stimuli to restore or replace damaged or diseased biological tissues. Covers advanced topics in foundational sciences as applicable to the engineering of living tissues. Topics include stem cell biology, biomaterials, immunology, bioreactors and molecular biology. Discusses pathophysiology and engineering strategies for specific tissues, along with examples of current research. Covers the following tissue applications: skin, blood vessels, nervous tissue, heart tissue, heart valves, tendons, ligaments, bone and whole organs.