TISSUE ENGINEERING LABORATORY

BME 606

Various special topics in biomaterials, cellular and tissue engineering.

BME 510

Overview of tissue engineering, including discussion of cell sources, cell-material interactions, tailoring biomaterials, methods of culture and characterization of engineering tissues, ethical issues, concluding with case studies of specific types of tissue engineering. Optional laboratory exercises offered throughout semester.

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.