MTE6885 Biomaterials and biomechanics

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of in vitro and biocompatibility studies and how they relate to the development of materials for medical devices.

2. 2

   Describe in detail the key elements of how cells interact with materials and how biomechanical information can be interpreted and processed by cells to direct their fate.

3. 3

   Critically evaluate material type, biomechanical and other properties, design and performance requirements in the context of clinical use for a specific medical device, therapeutic or diagnostic application.

4. 4

   Apply critical judgement to the selection of materials and processes for additive manufacturing of medical products in the light of the design, manufacture and regulation requirements of medical devices or implants.

5. 5

   Describe in detail the current clinical uses of additive manufacturing and give examples of prospective applications.

6. 6

   Distinguish between the different ways combinations of cells and materials can be used to treat clinical conditions and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of these different strategies with respect to disorders that they may be applied to clinically.