Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the interdisciplinary field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, which aims to restore, maintain, or enhance tissue and organ function. Students gain skills in biomaterials, cell biology, biomechanics, bioreactors, and clinical applications, preparing for careers in biomedical research, healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. - Develop skills in biomaterials and scaffold design. - Learn cell biology and stem cell technologies. - Explore biomechanics and bioreactor systems. - Analyze clinical applications and translational research. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and experimental design skills. - Understand ethical considerations and regulatory affairs in tissue engineering. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine** - Overview of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine principles, and industry trends. 2. **Biomaterials and Scaffold Design** - Principles of biomaterials, scaffold fabrication, and tissue-specific designs. 3. **Cell Biology and Stem Cell Technologies** - Understanding cellular mechanisms, stem cell isolation, differentiation, and applications. 4. **Biomechanics** - Principles of biomechanics and their application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. 5. **Bioreactors and Tissue Culture** - Design and operation of bioreactors for tissue culture and organ engineering. 6. **Clinical Applications and Translational Research** - Translating tissue engineering research into clinical applications and therapies. 7. **Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs** - Ethical issues, regulatory compliance, and safety considerations in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. 8. **Advanced Tissue Engineering Techniques** - Emerging technologies such as 3D bioprinting, nanotechnology, and gene editing in tissue engineering. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine settings, such as research labs, biotechnology companies, or healthcare institutions. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying tissue engineering and regenerative medicine skills, such as designing a biomaterial scaffold, conducting a stem cell research study, or developing a clinical application plan. **Assessment Methods:** - Biomaterials and scaffold design projects, cell biology and stem cell technology studies, biomechanics analyses, bioreactor and tissue culture reports, clinical applications and translational research plans, ethical considerations and regulatory affairs essays, advanced tissue engineering technique demonstrations, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine" by various authors. - "Biomaterials and Scaffold Design" by various authors. - "Cell Biology and Stem Cell Technologies" by various authors. - "Biomechanics" by various authors. - "Bioreactors and Tissue Culture" by various authors. - "Clinical Applications and Translational Research" by various authors. - "Ethical Considerations and Regulatory Affairs" by various authors. - "Advanced Tissue Engineering Techniques" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and an interest in biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree or 2 years for a master's degree in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. **Certification:** While there are no specific certifications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, graduates may pursue further academic qualifications such as a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, or related fields. Professional certifications in specific areas like biomaterials or biotechnology may also be relevant. **Target Audience:** Aspiring biomedical engineers, tissue engineers, regenerative medicine specialists, research scientists, and professionals seeking careers in biomedical research institutions, healthcare facilities, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical industries, and related fields. This major equips students with the interdisciplinary skills needed to excel in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, supporting careers in various roles within biomedical research, healthcare, and biotechnology.