Biomaterials Courses

1. Introduction to Biomaterials

Speaker: Dr. Merari Chevalier

Audience:  For scientists and other persons interested in learning about biomaterials

Topics: 

    1. Definitions 
    2. Natural vs synthetic
    3. Forms & Structures

2. Physico-chemical Characterization of Hydrogels

Speaker: Dr. Sergio Martin Saldaña

Audience:  For scientists and other persons interested in learning about biomaterials

Topics: 

    1. Rheology
    2. Degradation

3. Cell Response

Speaker: Georgina Targa Fabra

Audience:  For scientists and other persons interested in learning about biomaterials

Topics: 

    1. Cellular Compatibility Studies—A Biomaterials Perspective
    2. Viability, apoptosis, metabolic activity, oxidative stress etc.

4. Preclinical Biocompatibility

Speaker: Dr. Sirsendu Bhowmick 

Audience:  For scientists and other persons interested in learning about biomaterials

Topics: 

    1. Preclinical Assessment and Interpretation
    2. Biocompatibility Paradigm