BTEC 640 - Trends in Regenerative Medicine

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, Life Science or other relevant field or by permission of instructor
Description: Tissue engineering (TE) and regenerative medicine (RM) are geared towards developing biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve damaged tissue and organ functionality. While tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have hinted at much promise in the last several decades, significant research is still required to provide exciting alternative materials to finally solve the numerous problems associated with traditional implants. This course covers relevant biological, engineering, clinical, legal, regulatory and ethical principles and perspectives to understand the basics of RM. This course also introduces the student to the current state of the RM field, global market trends and opportunities and challenges in process development, manufacturing, and commercialization.