Description
Content:
This module sets out to give students a sound understanding in the direct engineering of all living cells and organisms (multicellular systems). This includes the understanding of all processing sciences associated with the engineering of living cells and organisms for the reconstruction of tissues and microenvironments, which will have the potential as a front running strategy for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
The module consists of understanding all the advanced processing approaches in-depth from lithography-based to ink-jet technology leading to emerging technologies. All the physical science issues related to the processing sciences of living cells will be addressed, including the advantages and disadvantages of each process elucidating the necessity for the unearthing of novel approaches. The next stage allows students to gain a good understanding of the associated chemistry and biology aspects associated to the reconstruction (biomanufacturer) of tissues and structures from a genetic, genomic to physiological level.
Teaching Delivery:
Usually a 2-hour lecture per week with supporting information provided via published scientific articles.
Indicative Topics:
- Lithography
- 3D bioprinting
- Bio-electrosprays
- Cell electrospinning
Module Objectives:
The intention of this module is twofold. Firstly, it endeavours to bring all students, who would be from a range of academic disciplines to a similar level of understanding, with respect to all the associated engineering, chemical and biological sciences. In harnessing this one level of 鈥渉ybrid鈥 students, in-depth lectures will disseminate information to enhance their understanding to an advanced level of all the associated engineering, chemical and biology sciences in relation to the reconstruction of three-dimensional, fully functional multi-cellular tissues and/or organs.
Recommended readings:
These will be provided through the lectures and published scientific articles.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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