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Course module: BMB503915
BMB503915
Stem Cells 8MM00
Course info
Course codeBMB503915
EC5
Course goals
Upon completion of this course the student can:
 
  1. Show in depth knowledge of embryonic, adult and induced stem cells and can apply this knowledge to biomedical engineering research and applications.
  2. Show insight in biochemical, localization and biomechanical aspects of stem cell maintenance and differentiation, based on most recent literature, and can relate the use of these factors for regenerative medicine.
  3. Show insight in basic knowledge on a range of different techniques for analysis and characterization of stem cells and knows and can explain when to apply these techniques.
  4. Give their own opinion on stem cell research and usage based on the ethical considerations involved, when handed a case.
  5. Show insight in the most recent development in cancer stem cell research, when relating these to the development of novel treatment strategies.
Content
Period:Quartile 3, timeslot A

Faculty
Lecturer(s):
Responsible lecturer: C.M. Sahlgren, co-lecturers: dr. D.W.J. van der Schaft, Visiting lecturer(s)

Extended course description (for Osiris):
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN EINDHOVEN
 
Stem cells play an important role in the development, maintenance and regeneration of biological tissues and hence form an attractive source of material for future clinical treatments, such as in regenerative medicine. This course deals with the current scientific knowledge of stem cells and their relevance for (bio)medical research and application. A first series of lectures focuses on the different types and sources of stem cells, as well as the relevance of the stem cell micro-environment (the stem cell 'niche') for cell functioning and differentiation. Next, the relevance of stem cell research in the area of Biomedical Engineering will be highlighted. Special attention is given to the analysis and characterization of stem cells using a variety of techniques.

Literature/study material used: study guide, lecture handouts, Stem cells the handbook, second edition, edited by Stewart Sell, and articles and possible other material is communicated before/during the course


Registration:
Please register at the TU/e, course code: 8MM00, and in Osiris
 
Mandatory for students in own Master’s programme:
No
 
Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
No
 
Prerequisite knowledge:
8A840 - Molecular cell biology (recommended)
8W210 - Structure and function of cells and tissues (recommended)
8W240 - Structure and adaptation of cell and tissue (recommended)
8WC00 - Regeneration (recommended)
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