Biofabrication combines advanced 3D fabrication techniques with biological systems to create
complex tissue constructs, which can be applied for tissue engineering, as 3D in vitro biological
models, or as medical therapeutic products. This online course aims to provide the student with
the fundamental knowledge on the various aspects of biofabrication, including 3D printing
techniques, biomaterials, tissue engineering, applications, translation and ethics.
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Understand and apply knowledge of biofabrication, ecompassing 3D printing techniques,
biomaterial science, and tissue engineering: Able to describe different 3D printing techniques and
biomaterials used in biofabrication, as well as different applications Able to process medical
imaging data into printable CAD models Able to describe the role of (stem) cells in the
development of specialised tissues and appreciate the rationale for regenerative medicine
strategies Able to describe the cell-matrix interactions and the mechanical properties of specialised
tissues Able to describe the interaction of implanted cells and biomaterials in living organisms
Able to describe and distinguish different in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo research models and
techniques, and determine which models/techniques are appropriate for answering a specific
research/clinical question Able to describe techniques for the in vitro manipulation of cells and
biomaterials to engineer tissues for regenerative medicine purposes or in vitro models Able to
describe which challenges and approaches dominate the frontier research in biofabrication and/or
regeneration of various tissues Able to discuss ethical aspects of tissue engineering Critically
evaluate scientific literature Function effectively in multidisciplinary, international (study) groups.
Motivation letter detailing reasons for participating in the course + interest in the subject area of biofabrication
Recommended literature list provided at the start of the course
Recorded lectures, reading exercises, quizzes, group and individual assignments
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