Chemical Engineers as Biomedical Innovators
- Type: Archived Webinar
- Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 1 hour
- PDHs: 1.00
The design of biomedical materials is rooted in principles of chemical engineering. This presentation describes the connections between chemical engineering and biomedical innovations, and discusses the translation of novel materials into clinical applications. The talk draws on several examples of engineering contributions to medical devices, including tissue adhesives for wound closure, nanoparticles for drug delivery, and degradable stents for coronary artery disease. The presentation also includes a discussion of the global burden of disease, to give chemical engineers an appreciation for the greatest unmet needs in medicine.
Sujata K. Bhatia, MD, PhD, P.E.
Sujata K. Bhatia, MD, PhD, P.E., is a physician, bioengineer, and professional chemical engineer. She is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Drexel Univ. College of Medicine, where she additionally serves as Director of Biomedicine Graduate Programs. She is also an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems at Drexel Univ. She is a lecturer for Harvard Univ.’s Extension School, Johns Hopkins Univ.’s Advanced Academic Programs, Univ. of Delaware’s Horn...Read more
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