BME 11454Introduction to Stem Cell Engineering

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Although stem cells can differentiate into numerous cell types, their therapeutic potential is limited by the inability to reliably control stem cell behavior outside of the body. To increase the clinical use of stem cells, it is important to understand how stem cells interpret extracellular signals and to use this information to design materials that control stem cell behavior in vitro and in vivo. This course will cover stem cell biology, mechanobiology, and techniques to engineer materials with biochemical and biophysical signals that regulate stem cell growth and differentiation.