- Docente: Emanuele Domenico Giordano
- Credits: 3
- SSD: BIO/10
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Biomedical Engineering (cod. 9243)
Learning outcomes
This course summarizes the principles of an integrated tissue engineering (TE) approach. At the end of the course, the student - knows the general specifications of suitable cells and biomaterials and applicable culture protocols in dedicated devices (bioreactors); - overviewed the analyses that allow to evaluate the in vitro maturation of a cultured tissue construct; - is aware of the regulatory framework governing its experimental and clinical use.
Course contents
Stem cells in tissue engineering (TE).
TE scaffolds: chemical, physical and biological properties of natural and synthetic biomaterials of interest for the aim; scaffold fabrication methods; bioactive substance delivery; cell/biomaterial interactions (biocompatibility e differentiation assessment).
TE bioreactor systems: cell culture in bioreactors for TE; examples/applications.
Readings/Bibliography
The slides presented in classroom will be available in IOL.
Current literature will be circulated.
Teaching methods
Classes and practicals.
Assessment methods
1) A written essay about the design of a specific tissue engineering protocol, as suggested by the lecturer. An oral individual report of the above mentioned essay (up to 25/30).
2) Multiple choice test (15 questions - up to 5/30).
Teaching tools
Mol Cell Engn Lab "Silvio Cavalcanti" #3014.
Office hours
See the website of Emanuele Domenico Giordano
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.