Biomaterials (for SV)
MSE-489 / 2 crédits
Enseignant:
Langue: Anglais
Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.
Remark: Pas donné en 2023-24
Summary
The course introduces the main classes of biomaterials used in the biomedical field. The interactions with biological environment are discussed and challenges highlighted. State of the art examples per type of material are discussed.
Content
BLOCK 1:
Lecture 1. Intro to biomaterials
Lecture 2. Naturally derived vs Manmade biomaterials
Lecture 3. Surfaces vs bulk
Lecture 4. Polymers and nanoparticles
Exercise session 1
BLOCK 2:
Lecture 5. Materials for drug delivery
Lecture 6. Materials for cell adhesion and tissue engineeing
Lecture 7. Materials for immune engineering
Exercise session 2
BLOCK 3:
Lecture 8. Characterization and performance of biomaterials
Lecture 9. Translation to industry, patents and spin-offs
Lecture 10. Regulatory aspects and trials
Lecture 11. Revision and conclusion
Keywords
Biomaterials, biocompatibility, biofunctionality, implants, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, drug-delivery, nanoparticles.
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Introduction to materials science
Biology for engineers
Recommended courses
Materials, metallurgy, polymer, ceramics, soft matter
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Estimate a biomaterial in function of the application
- Compare developments of new biomaterials
- Describe the interactions with biological environment
- Describe the translation of a biomaterial to commercial use
- Design a nanoparticle for targeting/drug delivery
- Compare biocompatibility of various materials
- Describe requirements to limit toxicity
Transversal skills
- Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
- Respect relevant legal guidelines and ethical codes for the profession.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and invited speakers
The course is structured in 3 blocks, with exercise sessions after block 1 and 2, and a general course conclusion after block 3.
Expected student activities
Attendance at lectures.
Assessment methods
Written exam in exam period.
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
Resources
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Biological performance of materials : fundamentals of biocompatibility / Black
- Traité des matériaux 7 - Comportement des matériaux dans les milieux biologiques / Schmidt
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Pearson New International Edition / Marieb
- Bone Repair Biomaterials / Planell
- Biomaterials science : an introduction to materials in medicine / Ratner
Notes/Handbook
All necessary documentation will be made available in the Moodle of this course
Moodle Link
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Nombre de places: 25
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Biomaterials (for SV)
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Nombre de places: 25
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Biomaterials (for SV)
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Nombre de places: 25
- Semestre: Automne
- Nombre de places: 25
Semaine de référence
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Légendes:
Cours
Exercice, TP
Projet, autre