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| Swedish title | Framsteg inom biomaterial för biomedicin och klinisk tillämpning |
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| English title | Advances in Biomaterials for Biomedicine and Clinical Applications |
| Course number | 5565 |
| Credits | 1.5 |
| Responsible KI department | Institutionen för neurovetenskap |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Grading | Passed /Not passed |
| Established by | The Committee for Doctoral Education |
| Established | 2022-03-15 |
| Purpose of the course | The purpose of this course is to introduce doctoral students to cutting edge technological advances in the field of Biomaterials and how these advances can be applied in both basic medical science and the clinic. The course content is tuned to doctoral students with an interest in the interface between bioengineering, material science, medical technology, biotechnology and medical science. The course content will be of interest to those working in many fields from Cell Biology and Infection Biology to Orthopedics and Odontology. |
| Intended learning outcomes | After completing the course, the student has the ability to:
- Identify the main classes of biomaterials and their respective applications - Understand the need for and limitations of biomaterials and medical devices - Analyze and reflect over the use of biomaterials in clinical settings and preclinical evaluations - Analyze and discuss the scientific literature in biomaterial and medical devices - Analyze and reflect over the sustainability aspects of biomaterials, both environmental and societal impact of the current status of the studies and future dissemination of the technology |
| Contents of the course | The course consists of both lectures and demonstrations by experts in the field. The course includes descriptions of various types of biomaterials covering a wide range of biomedical applications.
Topics include: • Polymer-based materials • Inorganic materials • In vitro evaluations and applications of biomaterials and devices • Clinical implications of biomaterials • Bacteria biofilms and their interactions with implants and medical devices • Point of care testing • Bioelectronic devices • Minimally invasive medical devices • Regulations and Entrepreneurship |
| Teaching and learning activities | The course consists of lectures and/or demonstrations given by experts on the topics. This is combined with group work and seminars where the student discusses and presents the topics of the course. |
| Compulsory elements | Attendance at lectures/demonstrations and seminars. Compensation for missed lectures may be possible through a literature review.
Preparation and active participation in a group presentation. |
| Examination | Students will be examined on having achieved the ILOs for the course 1) during their participation in the group presentation and 2) by a written examination with a writing assignment.
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| Literature and other teaching material | Recommended reading will consists of current scientific literature. Reading lists and access to appropriate articles will be available via Canvas. | Course responsible |
Keira Melican Institutionen för neurovetenskap Keira.Melican@ki.se |
| Contact person |
Anna Herland Institutionen för neurovetenskap anna.herland@ki.se |
