Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions (MIT 2.79J)
by Myron Spector, Ioannis Yannas · MIT OpenCourseWare
The materials science, chemical and mechanical engineering, and cell biology behind implantable and injectable devices: how tissues respond to implanted materials, biocompatibility, wound healing and regeneration. Course readings support understanding how to select and evaluate biomaterials for medical devices.
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