ABOUT THE COURSE:
Week 1 |
Introduction to Biomaterials |
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Background history |
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History |
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Properties (Mechanical and Physico-chemical) |
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Properties (Mechanical and Physico-chemical) |
Week 2 |
Mechanical properties |
Mechanical properties |
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Resorbability, biodegradation |
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Resorbability, biodegradation |
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Biofilm |
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Week 3 |
Biofilm |
Biofilm |
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Biofilm |
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Material characterization - Analytical instruments |
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Analytical instruments |
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Week 4 |
Analytical instruments |
Analytical instruments |
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Biological responses, compatibility, cytotoxicity |
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Proteins, Tissue and blood Response |
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Cell-biomaterial interaction |
Week 5 |
Animal trials (in vivo) |
Animal trials |
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Metals-types, classifications, applications |
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Metals - properties |
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Metals - properties |
Week 6 |
Metals - properties |
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Metals |
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Polymers-types, classifications, applications |
Polymers |
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Polymers |
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Week 7 |
Blends/composites |
Biopolymers |
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Hydrogels |
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Preparation of different morphologies (with experiments) |
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Surface modifications (with experiments) |
Week 8 |
Ceramics |
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Drug delivery systems/encapsulation |
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Biomaterials for cardiovascular/pulmonary/ophthalmological applications |
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Biomaterials for urinary/dental/skin applications |
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Sterilization of implants, device failures, unique issues, conclusion |