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Course Introduction (PDF)
Biomaterials Defined
Structural Hierarchy in Materials and Biology |
| 2 |
Biomaterials Surfaces: Physics (PDF)
Surface (vs. Bulk) Structure and Properties
Surface Energy
Adsorption, Segregation, and Reconstruction at Surfaces |
| 3 |
Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry (PDF)
Reactions at Surfaces: Chemisorption, Corrosion, Hydrolysis |
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Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry (cont.) (PDF) |
| 5 |
Protein-Surface Interactions (PDF)
Proteins: Structure, Properties, Functions
Protein Adsorption: Langmuir Model |
| 6 |
Protein-Surface Interactions (PDF)
Protein Adsorption: Complex Phenomena, Measurement |
| 7 |
Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials (PDF)
Cell Adhesion Mechanisms
Coagulation Cascade |
| 8 |
Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials (PDF)
Immune Response: Alternative Complement Activation |
| 9 |
Surface Modification Methods Purposes (PDF)
Plasma Treatments
Polymer/Organic Coatings
Patterned Surfaces |
| 10 |
Surface Characterization in Vacuum (PDF)
XPS/ESCA, AES, SIMS |
| 11 |
Quiz #1 |
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Surface Characterization in Situ (Aqueous Solution) Contact Angle, AFM (PDF) |
| 13 |
Quantifying Cell Behavior (PDF)
Cell Cultures
Cellular Assays: Adhesion, Migration, Proliferation |
| 14 |
Quantifying Cell Behavior (cont.) (PDF)
Cellular Assays: Differentiation, Function |
| 15 |
Statistical Analysis (PDF)
Error Sources, Distribution Functions, t- test, Fisher Test, Regression Methods |
| 16 |
Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices (PDF)
Biological Elements
Transduction Mechanisms
Properties
Examples: Fiber Optic Biosensors, Nanobarcodes |
| 17 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (PDF)
Diffusion-controlled, Membrane-based and Osmotic Devices |
| 18 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.) (PDF)
Chemically-controlled Devices |
| 19 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.) (PDF)
Methods: Transdermal, Colloidal Vehicles
Mechanical Pumps |
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Quiz #2 |
| 21 |
Biomaterials for Organ Replacement (PDF)
Organ Replacement Therapies
Mechanical Properties
Bone Substitutes |
| 22 |
Tissue Engineering (PDF)
Cell Types
Approaches: In vitro, In vivo, Ex vivo/Cell Encapsulation
Scaffolds: Design and Fabrication |
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Tissue Engineering (cont.) (PDF)
Case Examples: Artificial Pancreas, Cartilage, Nerve Regeneration |
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Class Review and Evaluations |
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Final Exam |