In-depth theory to molecular and pathophysiological aspects of nerves, muscles, heart , circulatory , respiratory and sensory organs .

Introduction to molecules used for biomaterials, molecular interactions between different materials and biological systems (molecules, cells, tissues). The concept of biocompatibility is discussed and important techniques from biomaterials research and development are introduced.

Introduction to molecules used for biomaterials, molecular interactions between different materials and biological systems (molecules, cells, tissues). The concept of biocompatibility is discussed and important techniques from biomaterials research and development are introduced.

The course during 8 afternoons (13h to 18h) covers basic laboratory skills and safety, cell culture, protein analysis, RNA/DNA Isolation and RT-PCR. Each topic will be introduced, followed by practical work at the bench. Presence during the course is mandatory.

Introduction into selected topics of biomedical engineering as well as their relationship with physics and physiology. The focus is on learning the basic vocabulary of biomedical engineering and getting familiar with concepts that govern common medical instruments and the most important organs from an engineering point of view.

This class serves as an introduction into the design of materials for biomedical applications. Its focus lies on controlling interactions at the interface between biomolecules, bacteria or living cells and synthetic materials.Knowing some basic concepts allows us to define requirements for material surfaces and to utilize molecular engineering principles for their realization.

In this course, students attend 14 colloquium sessions featuring talks by PhD candidates, postdocs and senior researchers from academia and industry. Students must participate in at least 10 sessions and write abstracts for 10 presentations, broadening their biomechanics knowledge and sharpening scientific communication.

Significance and tasks of Biomedical Engineering in medical research and practice. Overview over the field and major areas of interest, examples.

Understanding of physical and technical principles in biomechanics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering as well as a historical perspective. Mathematical description and problem solving. Knowledge of biomedical engineering applications in research and clinical practice.

The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to the emerging field of “Mechanobiology and Genomics”.

Biofabrication involves the assembly of materials, cells, and biological building blocks into grafts for tissue engineering and in vitro models. The student learns techniques involving the fabrication and characterization of tissue engineered scaffolds and the design of 3D models based on medical imaging data. They apply this knowledge to design, manufacture and evaluate a biofabricated graft.

The goal of this course is to teach MSc students the necessary skills for doing research in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

This course introduces fundamentals in cell-/tissue material interactions relevant for the application of biomaterials in tissue engineering. Concepts of tissue engineering, 3D tissue models, cell transplantation and stem cell biology as well as applications of biomaterials for tissue repair and tissue engineering (in e.g. cardiovascular system, bone, skin, cartilage...) are discussed.