Introduction to Biomaterials for Medical Applications

This lecture introduces the fundamentals of biomaterials for medical applications, covering topics such as the role of biomaterials in vaccine development, risks associated with implantation, drug release design, cell adhesion, degradation products, and clinical translation. The course structure includes lectures on biomaterial types, state-of-the-art research, challenges, industry translation, regulations, and laboratory projects focusing on experimental skills and teamwork. Additionally, the lecture outlines the course content, timetable, lab planning, exams, grading, and the importance of biocompatibility, time-dependent properties, processing, and regulatory aspects in biomaterials. The lecture emphasizes the significance of biomaterials in various medical devices and the global medical devices market, highlighting the top companies and the impact on quality of life.