What does it take to create lab-grown tissues that can help people — and what scientific, technical, and ethical questions must we consider?
Welcome to the Tissue Fabrication Simulation!
In this simulation, students will:
Explore the biofabrication industry by examining its technologies, processes, and real-world applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Analyze ethical considerations in biofabrication, exploring issues such as consent, sustainability, and the implications of creating living tissues.
Identify and select appropriate cell types for tissue or organ regeneration, understanding the roles of stem cells, scaffolds, and growth factors.
Prepare and maintain a laboratory environment suitable for cell culture, ensuring sterile techniques and appropriate equipment are used for fabrication.
Culture cells in a controlled environment, observing cell growth, division, and differentiation processes.
Design and construct a scaffold for tissue support, exploring biomaterials, mechanical properties, and their influence on tissue growth and function.
On completion of the post-assessment, students will receive a Certificate of Completion.