Browsing Biological Engineering (20) - Archived by Author "Spector, Myron"
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2.782J / 3.961J / 20.451J / HST.524J Design of Medical Devices and Implants, Spring 2003
Yannas, Ioannis V.; Spector, Myron (2003-06)Solution of clinical problems by use of implants and other medical devices. Systematic use of cell-matrix control volumes. The role of stress analysis in the design process. Anatomic fit: shape and size of implants. Selection ... -
20.441 / 2.79J / 3.96J / HST.522J Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions (BE.441), Fall 2003
Yannas, Ioannis; Spector, Myron (2003-12)This course is an introduction to principles of materials science and cell biology underlying the design of medical implants, artificial organs, and matrices for tissue engineering. Topics include methods for biomaterials ... -
HST.523J / 2.785J / 3.97J / 20.411J Cell-Matrix Mechanics, Spring 2004
Yannas, Ioannis; Spector, Myron (2004-06)Mechanical forces play a decisive role during development of tissues and organs, during remodeling following injury as well as in normal function. A stress field influences cell function primarily through deformation of ...