Biological surfaces and interfaces: applications, challenges, and opportunities across disciplines

This course connects biological interfaces with biomedical materials and technologies. Topics include molecular recognition, cell communication and responses to materials, nanoparticle interfaces, diagnostics and therapeutics, implants, bioprinting and tissue engineering. Measurement and characterization methods link fundamental interfacial processes to design challenges in medical devices and other applications. The interdisciplinary programme brings together biological, physical and engineering perspectives.