3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course will explore the various biomedical applications of biomaterials - covering the broadly defined areas of (1) 3D printing and biofabrication, (2) Controlled drug delivery, (3) Tissue engineering, and (4) Disease modeling. Students will delve deeper into the specific requirements and expected outcomes for each application and will explore the design space and mode of application for biomaterials. Students will appreciate unique and context-dependent criteria for the design of biomaterials, demonstrate knowledge of fabrication methods, identify biomaterials with the most appropriate biochemical and biophysical properties, and choose the most relevant biomaterials for applications in 3D printing, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and disease modeling.
Learning Outcomes1Apply knowledge of biomaterials to design new biomaterial inks and bioinks.
2Understand the principles of 3D biofabrication and appreciate the properties of biomaterials in this field.
3Understand the fundamental concepts of biomaterial interactions with bioactive molecules and drugs.
4Describe biomaterial properties for tissue engineering of soft and hard tissues.
5Identify key proteins, signaling elements, and biomarkers of cell-material interactions.
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