The course aims to introduce to the students important biomedical membrane applications. Specific attention is given to the translational aspects and the introduction of the technology to the clinic.
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The course covers biomedical applications where the (bio) artificial membrane plays a crucial role. Main topics are: membrane preparation and characterisation, drug delivery, blood purification-dialysis, blood oxygenation, bio-artificial kidney, bio-artificial pancreas, bio-artificial liver and tissue engineering. The course combines lectures where theory is presented as well as a practical.
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Practical report: 20% of the grade
Written exam: 80% of the grade
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