Many assigned readings are from the course textbook:
Ratner, Buddy D., et al. Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Academic Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780125824637.
| Lec # | TOPICS | READINGS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Course Introduction Biomaterials Defined Structural Hierarchy in Materials and Biology |
Whitesides, G. M., and A. P. Wong. “The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science.” MRS Bulletin 31 (2006): 19-27. Ratner: pp. 1-26, Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.9, and 2.10. |
| 2 |
Biomaterials Surfaces: Physics Surface (vs. Bulk) Structure and Properties Surface Energy Adsorption, Segregation, and Reconstruction at Surfaces |
Ratner: pp. 40-45, Section 1.5. |
| 3 |
Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry Reactions at Surfaces: Chemisorption, Corrosion |
Jacobs, J. J., J. L. Gilbert, and R. M. Urban. “Corrosion of Metal Orthopaedic Implants.” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 80A (1998): 268-282. Ratner: Section 6.3. |
| 4 |
Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry (cont.) Hydrolysis (Dr. Taniguchi) |
Ratner: pp. 411-416, Section 2.7. Ikada, Y., and H. Tsuji. “Biodegradable Polyesters for Medical and Ecological Applications.” Macromolecular Rapid Communications 21 (2000): 117-132. |
| 5 |
Protein-Surface Interactions Proteins: Structure, Properties, Functions Protein Adsorption: Langmuir Model |
Ratner: pp. 237-246. |
| 6 |
Protein-Surface Interactions (cont.) Protein Adsorption: Complex Phenomena, Measurement |
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| 7 |
Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials Cell Adhesion Mechanisms Coagulation Cascade |
Ratner: Section 4.6. |
| 8 |
Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials (cont.) Immune Response: Alternative Complement Activation |
Ratner: Sections 3.4, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4. |
| 9 |
Surface Modification Methods Purposes Plasma Treatments Organic Coatings (Dr. Taniguchi) |
Ratner: Sections 2.13, 2.14, 2.16, and 7.2. |
| Quiz 1 | ||
| 10 |
Surface Modification Methods (cont.) Polymer Coatings Patterned Surfaces |
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| 11 |
Surface Characterization In Vacuum: XPS/ESCA, AES, SIMS |
Ratner: pp. 42-57 |
| 12 |
Surface Characterization In situ Contact Angle, AFM |
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| 13 |
Quantifying Cell Behavior Cell Cultures Cellular Assays: Adhesion, Migration, Proliferation |
Handouts: Principles of Biochemistry, Receptors: Models for Binding, Trafficking, and Signaling. |
| 14 |
Quantifying Cell Behavior (cont.) Cellular Assays: Differentiation, Function |
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| 15 |
Statistical Analysis Error Sources, Distribution Functions, t- test |
Ratner: Section 9.4. Handout: Experimentation: An Introduction to Measurement Theory. |
| 16 |
Statistical Analysis (cont.) Fisher Test, Regression Methods |
Marazuela, M. D., and M. C. Moreno-Bondi. “Fiber-optic Biosensors - An Overview.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 372 (2002): 664-682. |
| 17 |
Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices Biological Elements Transduction Mechanisms Properties Examples: Fiber Optic Biosensors, Nanobarcodes |
Ratner: Sections 7.17 and 7.18. |
| Quiz 2 | ||
| 18 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (Dr. Taniguchi) Chemically-controlled Devices |
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| 19 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.) Diffusion-controlled, Membrane-based and Osmotic Devices |
Ratner: Section 7.14. Duncan, Ruth. “The Dawning Era of Polymer Therapeutics.” Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 2 (2003): 347-360. |
| 20 |
Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.) Methods: Transdermal, Colloidal Vehicles Mechanical Pumps |
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| 21 |
Biomaterials for Organ Replacement Organ Replacement Therapies Mechanical Properties Bone Substitutes |
Ratner: pp. 26-32, Sections 2.12 and 7.7. |
| 22 |
Tissue Engineering Approaches: In vitro, In vivo, Ex vivo/Cell Encapsulation Scaffolds: Design and Fabrication |
Ratner: Chapter 8. |
| 23 |
Tissue Engineering (cont.) Case Examples: Artificial Pancreas, Cartilage, Nerve Regeneration |
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| 24 | FDA Regulatory Issues and Course Evaluations | Ratner: Sections 10.1-10.4. |
| Final Exam |
