Course Overview
The educational objective of the program is to promote an understanding of the designs and materials used in novel cell and drug delivery systems; the cellular, molecular, and structural aspects of tissue material interfaces; the potential of bioderived, biomimetic, and biomolecular materials; the function of tissues regenerated on bioresorbable scaffolds or surviving within immunoprotective synthetic membranes; and the surgical techniques required for successful implants. Active areas of research include; vascular grafts, bioadhesive drug delivery systems, nerve guidance channels, brain implants, bone and cartilage remodeling systems, endocrine organs, artificial skin, blood oxygenators, microscale genomic and proteomic diagnostics, and cell encapsulation strategies. Entering students are expected to have undergraduate qualifications in the life and physical sciences, typically evidenced by a B. S. or B. A. degree in biology, biophysics, chemistry, physics or materials science. The Biotechnology Graduate Program accepts applicants for an Sc. M degree as part of a 5 year Integrated Program open only to Brown students or as an independent program open to non-Brown students. The educational objectives of the Biotechnology program include: To prepare students for careers of constructive service to society in academia, government, industry and health related fields. To engage committed students in areas not experienced in their previous academic lives and to bring them to a baseline that will allow them to conduct translational research, from conceptual design through in vivo testing with an eye towards clinical implementation. To provide interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities to solve problems that will improve the quality of life for those suffering from health-related diseases and disorders. Start date details: November 15/April 15
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