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Bethany Muscat, Gordon Wallace, Stephen Beirne, Vicky Wallace, Adam Taylor, Xiao Liu, Jeremy Dinoro, malachy maher, Tim Boniface, and Johnson Chung

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Topics Covered

  • The multidisciplinary nature of clinical 3D bioprinting
  • The advantages and limitations of 3D modelling software for bioprinting
  • The 3D printing process (the problem, design, material selection and object fabrication)
  • Case studies of biomaterials enhancing lives (e.g. Robohand, Titanium heel, glaucoma implants)
  • The nature and variation of materials for prosthetics and structural supports used in 3D bioprinting
  • The difference between an implant and a prosthetic
  • Innovative bioactive research (e.g. cartilage, biopens, skin regeneration)
  • The ethical and regulatory issues involved in new medical treatments and the future of 3D bioprinting
  • Communicating with the community on matters of new medical systems

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Comprehensive introduction to bioprinting

This FutureLearn course introduces learners to the multidisciplinary field of clinical 3D bioprinting. The course is appropriate for all learners, regardless of their background in 3D printing or biomedicine. Learners will explore topics such as the advantages of 3D modeling software for bioprinting, the differences between implants and prosthetics, and the ethical and regulatory issues that surround new medical treatments.

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