Translation in Biomaterials and Nanomedicine

Objectives

The overall learning objective is to sensitize the student to the regulatory and operational framework for the translation of elements of Nanomedicine and its impact on society and the biomedical field.

Specific objectives: It is intended to reinforce the student''s critical analysis for the various aspects underlying the transfer of knowledge and technology in nanomedicina from the laboratory towards clinical application and to society, namely regulatory aspects, scale-up production, toxicological impact and market

General characterization

Code

12489

Credits

3.0

Responsible teacher

Pedro Miguel Ribeiro Viana Baptista

Hours

Weekly - 2

Total - 25

Teaching language

Inglês

Prerequisites

Completed 1st year MBNM

Bibliography

1. Howard, Kenneth A., Vorup-Jensen, Thomas, Peer, Dan (Eds.) Nanomedicine. (2016) Control Release Society – Springer, New York, USA(2016).

Teaching method

TP classes for discussion of case studies and practical cases and aplications. Presentations by external industry experts.

Prestnation of monography and discussion (peer review)

Evaluation method

Assessment: Presentation and discussion of selected papers.; monography on selected theme with subsequent discussion.

Translation project: 70%

Per review: 30%

Subject matter

- Nanotoxicology (industrial impact)
- Biocompatibility (ISO 10993)
- Standards, regulations and certification
- Quality and risk management
- GLP and GMP
- Ethics and nanomedicine
- Clinical trials

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: