Courses: Fundamentals in Bioprinting

Description

Chapter 1: Technology Overview

1.1 Extrusion-based bioprinting

1.2 Inkjet-based bioprinting

1.3 Valve-based bioprinting

1.4 Laser-assisted bioprinting

Chapter 2: Materials and Inks

2.1 Polymers

2.2 Hydrogels

2.3 Ceramic and glass

Chapter 3: Cells

3.1 Cell source – autologous vs allogeneic

3.2 Stem cells – adult, embryonic, iPSC

3.3 Cell source for non-clinical applications – cell lines

Chapter 4: Applications

4.1 Tissue engineering – skin, bone, cartilage, vascular graft

4.2 Organ printing – heart, lung, liver

4.3 Drug discovery and toxicology – bioprinted tissue models

4.4 Cosmetics testing – skin bioprinting

4.5 Meat and leather

Chapter 5: Bioethics and other considerations

5.1 Ethical concerns

5.2 Societal considerations