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327-0614-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC , NDS D-CHAB , D-PHYS , D-MAVT , D-BIOL , D-MATL , D-HEST , D-ITET

Biocompatible Materials II: Principles in Tissue Engineering

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Heike Hall-Bozic, Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura

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Abstract

Fundamentals in blood coagulation; thrombosis, blood rheology, immune system, inflammation, foreign body reaction on the molecular level and the entire body are discussed. Applications of biomaterials for tissue engineering in different tissues are introduced. Fundamentals in medical implantology, in situ drug release, cell transplantation and stem cell biology are discussed.

Objective

Understanding of molecular aspects for the application of biodegradable and biocompatible Materials. Fundamentals of tissue reactions (eg. immune responses) against implants and possible clinical consequences will be discussed.

Content

This class continues with applications of biomaterials and devices introduced in Biocompatible Materials I. Fundamentals in blood coagulation; thrombosis, blood rheology; immune system, inflammation, foreign body reaction on the level of the entire body and on the molecular level are introduced. Applications of biomaterials for tissue engineering in the vascular system, skeletal muscle, heart muscle, tendons and ligaments, bone, teeth, nerve and brain, and drug delivery systems are introduced. Fundamentals in medical implantology, in situ drug release, cell transplantation and stem cell biology are discussed.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts provided during the classes and references therin.

Literature

The molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al., 4th Edition, 2002. Principles in Tissue Engineering, Langer et al., 2nd Edition, 2002

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Biocompatible Materials II: Principles in Tissue Engineering	Fri 08:45-10:30 (HCI H 8.1)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Biomedical Engineering Master
- Major Courses
  - Molecular Bioengineering
Materials Science Master
- Majors
  - Molecular Bioengineering
  - Molecular Bioengineering and Biomaterials (Common Major of ETH Zurich and ETH Lausanne. A minimum of 32 credits are necessary for this major.)
Biotechnology Master
- Electives
Biology (General Courses)
- Extra-Curricular Courses (In certain cases, credit points may be awardable (prior agreement of the Dept. of Biology required).)
MAS in Medical Physics
- Specialisation B: General Medical Physics or Biomedical Engineering