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Mayes, Anne, 3.051J Materials for Biomedical Applications, Spring 2006. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare), http://ocw.mit.edu  (Accessed 07 Jul, 2010). License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA

Materials for Biomedical Applications

Spring 2006

Diagram of the human body with locations for biomaterial applications.

Biomaterials constructed of metals, ceramics, and polymers have many medical applications. (Image by Prof. Anne Mayes and MIT OCW.)

Course Highlights

This course features comprehensive lecture notes, as well as problem sets with solutions in the assignments section, and one sample final with solutions in the exams section.

Course Description

This class provides an introduction to the interactions between cells and the surfaces of biomaterials. The course covers: surface chemistry and physics of selected metals, polymers, and ceramics; surface characterization methodology; modification of biomaterials surfaces; quantitative assays of cell behavior in culture; biosensors and microarrays; bulk properties of implants; and acute and chronic response to implanted biomaterials. General topics include biosensors, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.

Syllabus

Subject Description

This class provides an introduction to the interactions between cells and the surfaces of biomaterials. The course covers: surface chemistry and physics of selected metals, polymers, and ceramics; surface characterization methodology; modification of biomaterials surfaces; quantitative assays of cell behavior in culture; biosensors and microarrays; bulk properties of implants; and acute and chronic response to implanted biomaterials. General topics include biosensors, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.

Prerequisites

8.01; 8.02; 3.091, 5.111, or 5.112; 7.012, 7.013 or 7.014; 3.012, 5.60, or 2.40.

Texts

 Ratner, Buddy D., et al. Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Academic Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780125824637.

Supplemental Handouts.

Homework

Approximately biweekly (7 problem sets).

Tests

Two quizzes and one final exam.

Grading

ACTIVITIES PERCENTAGES
Homework* 40%
Quiz 1 15%
Quiz 2 15%
Final Exam 30%

* weighting may vary

Note: Students may discuss homework problems, but should write up solutions independently. Quizzes and final are closed-book exams.

Calendar

Several lectures are given by the course TA Dr. Ikuo Taniguchi.

SES # TOPICS ASSIGNMENTS
1 Course Introduction

Biomaterials Defined

Structural Hierarchy in Materials and Biology
Problem set 1 assigned
2 Biomaterials Surfaces: Physics

Surface (vs. Bulk) Structure and Properties

Surface Energy

Adsorption, Segregation, and Reconstruction at Surfaces
 
3 Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry

Reactions at Surfaces: Chemisorption, Corrosion
 
4 Biomaterials Surfaces: Chemistry (cont.)

Hydrolysis (Dr. Taniguchi)
Problem set 1 due

Problem set 2 assigned
5 Protein-Surface Interactions

Proteins: Structure, Properties, Functions

Protein Adsorption: Langmuir Model
 
6 Protein-Surface Interactions (cont.)

Protein Adsorption: Complex Phenomena, Measurement
Problem set 2 due

Problem set 3 assigned
7 Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials

Cell Adhesion Mechanisms

Coagulation Cascade
 
8 Cell-Surface Interactions: Host Response to Biomaterials (cont.)

Immune Response: Alternative Complement Activation
 
9 Surface Modification Methods

Purposes

Plasma Treatments

Organic Coatings (Dr. Taniguchi)
Problem set 3 due
  Quiz 1  
10 Surface Modification Methods (cont.)

Polymer Coatings

Patterned Surfaces
Problem set 4 assigned
11 Surface Characterization

In Vacuum: XPS/ESCA, AES, SIMS
 
12 Surface Characterization In situ

Contact Angle, AFM
Problem set 4 due
13 Quantifying Cell Behavior

Cell Cultures

Cellular Assays: Adhesion, Migration, Proliferation
Problem set 5 assigned
14 Quantifying Cell Behavior (cont.)

Cellular Assays: Differentiation, Function
 
15 Statistical Analysis

Error Sources, Distribution Functions, t- test
 
16 Statistical Analysis (cont.)

Fisher Test, Regression Methods
Problem set 5 due

Problem set 6 assigned
17 Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices

Biological Elements

Transduction Mechanisms

Properties

Examples: Fiber Optic Biosensors, Nanobarcodes
Problem set 6 due
  Quiz 2  
18 Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (Dr. Taniguchi)

Chemically-controlled Devices
 
19 Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.)

Diffusion-controlled, Membrane-based and Osmotic Devices
Problem set 7 assigned
20 Drug Delivery: Controlled Release (cont.)

Methods: Transdermal, Colloidal Vehicles

Mechanical Pumps
 
21 Biomaterials for Organ Replacement

Organ Replacement Therapies

Mechanical Properties

Bone Substitutes
 
22 Tissue Engineering

Cell Types; Approaches: In vitro, In vivo, Ex vivo/Cell Encapsulation

Scaffolds: Design and Fabrication
Problem set 7 due
23 Tissue Engineering (cont.)

Case Examples: Artificial Pancreas, Cartilage, Nerve Regeneration
 
24 FDA Regulatory Issues and Course Evaluations  
  Final Exam  



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