This course focuses on the development of bioinks for the automated production of tissue constructs. Advanced techniques such as recombinant synthesis, organic synthesis, protein characterization, polysaccharide characterization, organic chemical characterization, rheology, electron microscopy, 3D bioprinting, biomanufacturing, biocompatibility testing, and quality control will be covered both in lecture and lab. Special focus will be directed towards formulating bioinks using proteins, polysaccharides, and synthesis polymers, with the ultimate goal being the production of stem cell or cancer organoids.

Friday lab times (any 2-to 3-hour time block between 9 am to 5 pm) will mainly be utilized for cell maintenance purposes. If the weekly third lab period (i.e., Friday) is not possible, a student can coordinate with the instructor and come up with an alternative schedule. For more information, please contact the instructor.

Sophomore and Junior status students are encouraged to take this biochemistry course as soon as practical, concurrent with CHEM 652/654 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is not intended as a senior-level course. Reach out to the instructor with any questions.

This lecture course runs in an asynchronous format. There are no online meetings; instead, modules are completed with assignments due weekly. There will be an in-person final exam on the Manchester Campus, which is the only in-person requirement for the lecture course.  You will need a reliable internet connection for this course and the ability to navigate various online websites and animations successfully. A laptop or desktop computer is needed to complete the asynchronous work in this class. Mobile devices are insufficient to complete the work.