As well as providing an insight into the many functions of synthetic polymers in medicine and biology, students should also attain an understanding of the chemistry behind the design and synthesis of polymeric materials for such applications.
Subject
Polymer synthesis
Biomaterials
Biodegradable polymers
Drug delivery
Controlled release
Nanomedicine
Criteria for evaluation
Combined task based (homework) and oral examination
Methods
Lecture and discussion
Language
English
Study material
Handouts
Changing subject?
No
Further information
Block lecture, dates to be confirmed
Corresponding lecture
497WPMSSPMV13: VL Synthetic Polymers for Biology and Medicine (1,5 ECTS)