AIMS AND CONTENT

TEACHING METHODS

Combination of traditional lectures (40 hours) and laboratory (8 hours). 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

•    Chemical Bioengineering: biomolecules, structure-function relationship, biomolecules in bioengineering applications.
•    Fundamentals of biotechnology: recombinant DNA and genetic techniques.
•    Fundamentals of cytology: structure and function of the eukaryotic cell, the extracellular matrix, cell adhesion mechanisms.
•    Maintenance and expansion of in vitro cell cultures. Primary cells, immortalized cells and stem cells.
•    Definition of biological tissue and of its organization.
•    Biomaterials for regenerative medicine: hydrogels.
•    Techniques for the evaluation of biocompatibility: in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials. Methodologies for the modification of the surface properties of biomaterials. Bioreactors.
•    Micro and nano systems for the controlled release of drugs and biomolecules.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LAURA PASTORINO (President)

FABRIZIO BARBERIS

MAURO GIACOMINI

CARMELINA RUGGIERO

LESSONS

Class schedule

MOLECULAR, CELLULAR AND TISSUE ENGINEERING

EXAMS

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral examination

Exam schedule