Ateneo - UPO

In-depth description of the biological and genetic basic principles of mechanobiology and mechanotransduction for applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering

Research articles (provided by the teacher)

Know the biological and genetic principles underlying therapies that involve mechanical stimulation as a means of healing damaged tissues

Basics of biology, genetics and anatomy.

Lectures based on powerpoint slides relating to recent and significant scientific literature articles (teaching material available on DIR).

Written test with multiple choice

-Basic principles of mechanobiology and mechanotransduction
-The mechanobiology of the joints (bone and cartilage) and other tissues (heart, brain, tendons and ligaments)
-Implantable biomaterials responding to mechanical stimuli
-Innovative technologies for the clinical application of the principles of mechanobiology

Correct and in-depth knowledge of how biomechanical stimulation can be used as an alternative therapy for the healing of damaged tissues