Course detail

Cell-material interactions

CEITEC VUT-DS123Acad. year: 2020/2021

In this course will be reviewed the physicochemical interactions that occurs at the interface between a material and an organic system, with particular focus in the interactions with living cells at different scales. The student will learn the most relevant properties of a material that regulate the responses of the living system and how the physiological environment modify the surface and bulk properties of a material. The fundamental aspects of cell biology, biochemistry and mechanotransduction will be revised to allow the student to understand the complex process of cell adhesion and migration, which have several important implications in biocompatibility, tissue regeneration and cancer metastasis. The student also will learn with practical examples the evolution of the approach in the design of implants, from ‘inert’ materials to materials that regulate specific cellular processes. This course is in particular attractive because it is focused in provide the state of the art of one of the research priorities defined by the regional Smart Specialisation Strategy of the South Moravian region.

Language of instruction

English

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of materials science, chemistry and physics. Basic concepts (middle education) of cell biology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme STIAMN Doctoral

    branch AM , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch ANTMT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional