Tissue engineering
(KPO065) Although the lives of thousands of people are saved by reconstructive surgeons, many people are still waiting for organ donations. Reconstructive surgery became, in the last decade, a new discipline - tissue engineering with focus on the fabrication of living replacement parts for the body in the laboratory. Tissue engineering includes biology, chemistry, material science, engineering, immunology and transplantation. This course provides a general understanding of tissue growth and development and the tools and theoretical information needed to design tissues and organs.
Course info
- Type: University Course
- Organization: Chalmers
- Language: English
- Place: Gothenburg
- Start date: 2026/2027
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Content
The following topics will be covered: Introduction Cell biology, the basis of growth and differentiation, growth factors, In vitro and in vivo control of tissue development, polymer scaffolds and biofabrication techniques, stem cells and their differentiation, bioreactors, ethical and regulatory aspects of tissue engineering, translation to clinic.
Organisation
The course includes lectures, seminars, and a project work. As part of the group project, students will prepare tissue engineering grant proposals focusing on selected tissues or organs addressing unmet clinical needs. These proposals will be submitted in written form and presented orally. The course also includes a study visit to the local tissue engineering company Verigraft. Credits earned from the project will contribute to the final written exam score.
Course code: KPO065
Course format: University Master’s Course
Course duration: 7.5 ECTS