INTRODUCTION TO TISSUE ENGINEERING

BME 606

Various special topics in biomaterials, cellular and tissue engineering.

BME 545

Overview of the structure, function and biophysical properties of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, followed by discussion of how control or manipulation of ECM protein expression and distribution impacts on cell and tissue function, concluding with impacts of engineering ECM for regenerative medicine.

BME 520

Covers engineering approaches that are used to understand and manipulate stem cells. Concepts covered include: introduction to stem cell biology, quantitative modeling of stem cell signaling, methods to engineer the stem cell microenvironment, and the role of stem cells in tissue development and regeneration.

BME 201

Fundamentals of biomedical engineering and principles of design including the design process, standards, documentation, inclusion in design and research methods. Hands-on skills including electronics, programming, computer-aided design, machining, safety training, microscopy, cell and tissue engineering principles and fabrication of physical prototypes.

BME 511

Tissue engineering refers to the generation of biological substitutes to restore, maintain, or improve tissue function. Laboratory techniques are multi-disciplinary, from basic biological sciences, engineering, and biotechnology. Engineering approaches and analysis will be applied to these techniques.