By
Clemens van Blitterswijk, Twente University, Faculty of Science and Technology, The Netherlands
Peter Thomsen, Goteborg University, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sweden
Jeffrey Hubbell, ETH in Lausanne, Institute for Biomaterials Engineering Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Pharmacology, Switzerland
Ranieri Cancedda, Laboratoriodi di Medicina Rigenerativa, CBA, Genoa, Italy
J.D. de Bruijn, Queen Mary University of London
Anders Lindahl, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Jerome Sohier, Université de Nantes, France
David Williams, University of Liverpool, Department of Clinical Engineering, U.K.
Description
Tissue engineering is an extremely important area. It generally involves the use of materials and cells with the goal of trying to understand
tissue function and some day enabling virtually any tissue or organ on the body to be made de novo. To achieve this very important long-range
objective requires research in many areas. This book... addresses many of these important topics, and the chapters provide a foundation
for the understanding and development of the cell-based systems needed for tissue engineering
.
Dr. Robert S. Langer
Institute
Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from his Foreword to this book
Key Features
* Brings together fundamental
knowledge in each of the key topics that those studying and working in tissue engineering need to understand and master
* Surpasses
other books that provide a collection of research and protocols, by presenting an insightful examination of the different aspects of
tissue engineering
* Its textbook approach enables readers to develop knowledge and understanding swiftly by introducing key topics
and providing supporting analysis
* Color illustrations, clear examples, case studies, chapter exercises plus frequent Classical and
State of the Art Experiment overviews set topics in context for a wide range of readers
* Meets the needs of a wide range of engineering
and life sciences students, including biomedical engineers, chemical and process engineers, materials scientists, biologists and medical
students
Tissue Engineering is a comprehensive introduction to the engineering and biological aspects of this critical subject. With
contributions from internationally renowned authors, it provides a broad perspective on tissue engineering for students coming to the
subject for the first time. Key topics covered include stem cells; morphogenesis and cellular signaling; the extracellular matrix; biocompatibility;
scaffold design and fabrication; controlled release strategies; bioreactors; tissue engineering of skin, cartilage, bone and organ systems;
and ethical issues.
Audience:
students studying biomedical and tissue engineering; researchers; scientists
