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BME 495-0-07: Regenerative Engineering Lab

Description

This lab course focuses on the principles and practices of regenerative engineering, which involves the development of innovative materials and techniques to facilitate tissue regeneration and repair. The course is divided into two modules: cellular regenerative engineering and tissue regenerative engineering. In the first module, students will learn about the basic principles of stem cell biology and differentiation, and how to culture and manipulate stem cells in vitro. They will also gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments to study the behavior and properties of stem cells, and in developing strategies for directing stem cell differentiation towards specific lineages.

In the second module, students will learn about the principles and techniques of tissue engineering, including scaffold design, selection and implantation. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to a variety of analytical techniques, such as microscopy, flow cytometry, and gene expression analysis, to evaluate the properties and functionality of engineered tissues. In the final project, students will design and conduct experiments to investigate the interaction between cells and materials, and analyze the data they collect to produce a final report and presentation. By the end of this course, students will have gained a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of regenerative engineering and will have developed valuable skills in stem cell culture, tissue engineering, and experimental design and analysis. They will be well-equipped to pursue further studies in this exciting and rapidly advancing field.

Who Takes It?

Preference will be given to students who have taken the following courses: BME 346 Tissue Engineering, BME 347 Foundations of Regenerative Engineering, or 348 Applications of Regenerative Engineering.