Ateneo - UPO

Basic course on the biocompatibility of materials for biomedical use.

Classes presentations can be found on DIR platform

Provide the basics for understanding the biocompatibility of materials for biomedical use

Cell biology and immunology

Lectures and use of interactive didactic systems (i.e. Wooclap) and discussions on the topics presented in class.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services- students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Written exam with 3 true/false questions and a brief explanation of the answer. You must answer at least 2 out of 3 questions correctly to pass. For students with DSA, the indications provided are taken into account to adapt the test to individual needs.

Basic knowledge and keywords, host-integration of biomaterials, biomaterials: classes, applications and properties, methods for accessing biocompatibility.

The student will have learned the basic knowledge of biomaterials (traditional and innovative) and their use in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.