Course Unit / Models of Experimental Regeneration and Biomaterials

Models of Experimental Regeneration and Biomaterials

Year
1
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
02037154
Subject Area
Experimental Pathology
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Human Physiopathology

Animal welfare

Teaching Methods

For the teaching of the unit is used the expositive method and also the resolution of problems and the development of tasks.

Learning Outcomes

- To understand the mechanisms of cellular and tissue regeneration

- Defining biomaterials and their interest in human pathology

- To apply experimental models of regeneration and to understand the mechanisms involved in the regeneration of cells, tissues and organs.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- The concept of regeneration and characterization of the biologic mechanisms involved

- Regeneration of cells, tissues and organs

- Cell and tissue interactions in regeneration

- Experimental regeneration models

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50.0%
Report on the models developed: 50.0%

Bibliography

 - Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, Springer, 2011

- The cell biology of regeneration, 2012

- Liver regeneration - mechanisms and models to clinical application, 2018

- Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, 2011

- 3D printing with biomaterials, 2015

- Biomaterials science, 2004

 - Livros e artigos científicos de revistas, de temas de Medicina Regenerativa e de Biomateriais / Scientific books and papers from journals, considering Regenerative Medicine and Biomaterials