From Cells to Tissues: Revolutionizing medicine through tissue engineering

Course Description

Cells are the most basic unit of life. They come together to form different types of tissues, which form organs and organ systems that are required to perform bodily functions. Loss of tissue organization and function has been shown to play an important role in the development of many chronic diseases. To treat these diseases, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are searching for new opportunities to support the body in repairing, regenerating, and restoring well-being. This mini-course is designed for students who are interested in understanding how the body works at the microscopic level. Students will work with experts in biomedical sciences and engineering to learn about how cells are organized into tissues and how changes in tissues contribute to diseases. They will explore new technologies used in tissue engineering and learn about their applications in medicine. Students will also gain hands-on experience working with cells, microscopes, and other tissue engineering tools. Each day will include a mix of classroom and laboratory-based activities.

Students must bring a lock to keep their items safe in a locker, a notebook and pencil to use in the lab and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.