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.

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.