Bioengineering: A glance at the Future of Medicine
Research advancements in tissue engineering and drug delivery are revolutionizing medicine. Stem cells, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and biomaterial research have enabled us to envision methods that may radically change how we treat patients in the future.
In this course students are introduced to bioengineering, the discipline that applies the engineering principles of design and analysis to biological systems and biomedical technologies.
Students learn about fundamentals of both biology and engineering, as anatomy and physiology concepts are presented along with the engineering design cycle.
Using online virtual labs and applications students learn about fundamentals of biomedicine, the field of bioengineering and novel approaches to medicine. They apply their knowledge working in groups in order to complete the course's final team project “Rescue Helicopter”, proposing a design for the new Red Cross Helicopter Ambulance, to save people from remote parts of Greece, provide life support and transfer the patients to the nearest hospital.
Learning objectives
Understand the interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering, incorporating principles of biology, engineering, and medicine and its driving innovations, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, stem cells, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and biomaterials.
Master fundamental concepts of biology and engineering, including anatomy, physiology, and the engineering design cycle and apply them to solve medical problems effectively.
Solve practical scenarios and real-world challenges, through virtual labs and applications, to enhance practical skills and the ability to implement novel approaches to medicine.
Develop teamwork and project management skills.