TOPIC LIST – READING CLUB

1. Fundamental and Developmental Biology

1. ECM Biology
2. Cell-Matrix Interactions & Signal Transduction
3. Cell Adhesion & Movements
4. Wound Healing
2. Methods & In vitro Regulation of Cell Behaviour and Tissue Development
1. Gene Transfer & Genetic Manipulation
2. Growth Factors (biochemical signalling – Wnts, FGFs, BMPs, SHH...)
3. Introduction to Mechanobiology & In Vitro Mechanical and Physical Regulation of Cell
Behaviour
4. Bioreactor Technology
3. Biomaterials
1. Scaffold Choice and Design (how to choose the most appropriate material for the
intended application)
2. Polymeric Biomaterials
3. Ceramic Biomaterials
4. Gradient Biomaterials
5. Surface Functionalization of Biomaterials
6. Microfabrication & Nanofabrication Techniques
7. Nanobiomaterials
4. Stem Cell Biology
1. Embryonic vs Adult Stem Cells vs iPSCs
2. Stem Cell Expansion, Storage and Distribution
5. Tissue Engineering Applications
1. Craniofacial Tissue Engineering
1. Molecular Strategies for Palatal Defect Repair
2. Molecular Genetics and Biology of Craniosynostoses
3. Craniofacial Bone Tissue Engineering Products
4. Craniofacial Cartilage Tissue Engineering
5. Tendon and Ligament Tissue Engineering
6. Dental Tissue Engineering
7. Soft Tissue Engineering
1. Skeletal Muscles Tissue Engineering
2. Adipose Tissue Engineering
3. Skin & Mucosa Tissue Engineering
8. Multi-Tissue & Interfaces Tissue Engineering
2. Craniofacial Organ Engineering
1. Salivary Gland Tissue Engineering
2. Larynx Tissue Engineering
3. Trachea Tissue Engineering & the “Macchiarini case”
4. Esophagus Tissue Engineering
6. GBR, GTR & Implant Dentistry
1. GBR
2. Periodontal Tissue Engineering
7. Transplantations & Other Translational Tissue Engineering Topics
1. Immunotherapy in Transplantation & Tissue Engineering
8. Ethics
1. Ethics and Legislation in Stem Cell Science
2. Ethical Aspects of Tissue Engineering
3. Problems & Pitfalls in Tissue Engineering