ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 6 Total: 24
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Morphological Science, External department linked to the degrees, Functional Biology
Areas: Human Anatomy and Embryology, Área externa M.U en Biofabricación, Cellular Biology
Center Faculty of Pharmacy
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
Identify the different types of human tissues. (A7, B3, C1, D8, D9, D10, D22)
Describe the components and biofabrication methods that enable the generation of artificial tissue in the laboratory, as well as their main applications and future challenges. (A8, B9, C2, D1, D2, D23)
TOPIC 1- Fundamental animal tissues: types and general characteristics. Histogenesis and morphogenesis: basic concepts. Histological organization of organs and systems used in tissue engineering.
TOPIC 2- Basic concepts, components and technologies for the generation of artificial tissues and advanced therapy products. Applied tissue engineering: challenges and future perspectives.
TOPIC 3- Basic concepts of the immune system. Immune response to infection and/or damage. Inflammation. Nanoimmunology. Immune system-biomaterials interaction. Methods for studying immunogenicity.
TOPIC 4- Introduction to the use of animal models in biomedicine and tissue engineering. Suitability of animal models and search for alternatives.
Basic bibliography:
Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman, Shiv Pillai. Cellular and Molecular Immunology, ISBN 978-84-1382-206-8, ELSEVIER, 2022
Ovalle, W.K.; Nahirney, P.C. Netter’s Essential Histology, ISBN 978-84-1382-053-8, ELSEVIER, 2021
Lanza, R., Langer, R., Vacanti, J. P., & Atala, A. Principles of Tissue Engineering, ISBN 9780128184226, Academic Press, 2020
Complementary bibliography:
Dobrovolskaia, M.A., McNeil, S.E. Handbook of Immunological Properties of Engineered Nanomaterials, ISBN 978-981-4390-25-5, WORLD SCIENTIFIC, 2016
Link to open access books related to the subject: https://www.intechopen.com/subjects/980
Mukherjee, P., Roy, S., Ghosh, D. et al. Role of animal models in biomedical research: a review. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42826-022-00128-1, Lab Animal Research, 2022
A7: Identify the different types of human tissues.
A8: Describe the components and biofabrication methods that enable the generation of artificial tissue in the laboratory, as well as their main applications and future challenges.
B3: Fundamentals of life sciences applied to tissue engineering.
B9: Design and application of preclinical trials using animal models relevant to biofabrication.
C1: Acquire advanced knowledge in the field of biofabrication and demonstrate a detailed and well-founded understanding of the theoretical-practical aspects and working methodology that underpin it.
C2: Be able to apply and integrate knowledge in biofabrication to solve problems in new and multidisciplinary environments, both in research and in highly specialized professional contexts.
D1 (CG1): Master techniques for information retrieval and critical analysis, and be capable of identifying scientific theories and methodological approaches suitable for the design and critical evaluation of biofabrication processes.
D2 (CG2): Be able to apply knowledge to problem-solving and the planning and management of multidisciplinary projects in research and innovation related to biofabrication.
D8 (CT1): Be able to independently present a research project in multidisciplinary environments and possess the capacity for managing research, development, and technological innovation in biofabrication.
D9 (CT2): Use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a tool for the clear and rigorous transmission of knowledge, results, and conclusions in specialized fields.
D10 (CT3): Show initiative for continuous learning and for addressing new scientific and technological challenges.
D22 (CE10): Develop the most appropriate protocols for the preclinical evaluation of biomaterials’ properties and behavior, depending on the context and application.
D23 (CE11): Know the principles, standards, and models of preclinical animal experimentation, and acquire the skills for analyzing, managing, and designing procedures and projects for scientific purposes.
Lecture
Presentation of course content and theoretical foundations of tissue engineering by the instructor. Supporting teaching materials will be provided to students via the Virtual Campus.
Seminar
Presentation and/or discussion of cases or publications in the field of tissue engineering and animal experimentation.
Problem solving
During seminars, problems and/or case studies in tissue engineering and animal experimentation may be solved collaboratively.
Problem solving (30%)
This assessment will be conducted through the resolution of questions, problems, debates, and/or presentations of different topics during seminars.
Objective test (70%)
Written exam on the basic content of the subject. It will take place on the date indicated in the course guide and will consist of multiple-choice and/or short-answer questions. A score above 40% in this section is required to pass the course.
Lecture: 16 classroom hours, 34 independent study hours, 50 total hours
Seminar: 4 classroom hours, 8 independent study hours, 12 total hours
Problem solving: 4 classroom hours, 8 independent study hours, 12 total hours
Objective test: 1 classroom hour, 0 independent study hours, 1 total hour
Recommended prior subjects:
Cell Biology and Biofabrication / V61M199V01103
Miguel Angel Rodriguez Diaz
- Department
- Functional Biology
- Area
- Cellular Biology
- Phone
- 881816942
- miguelangel.rodriguez.diaz [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Jannette Rodriguez Pallares
- Department
- Morphological Science
- Area
- Human Anatomy and Embryology
- Phone
- 881815466
- jannette.rodriguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Juan Andres Parga Martin
Coordinador/a- Department
- Morphological Science
- Area
- Human Anatomy and Embryology
- juan.parga [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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