Nanofabrication and Nanopatterning Techniques for Biomedical Applications Course

Module 1: Introduction to Nanofabrication and Nanopatterning

Understand the importance of nanofabrication and nanopatterning in biomedical applications Learn about the various nanofabrication techniques used in the field Understand the basic principles of nanopatterning

Overview of Nanofabrication Techniques
nanofabrication and nanopatterning in biomedical applications
Principles of Nanopatterning

Module 2: Microfabrication Techniques

Understand the basic principles of microfabrication techniques Learn about the different microfabrication techniques used in biomedical applications Understand the advantages and limitations of different microfabrication techniques

Photolithography
Electron Beam Lithography (EBL)
Soft Lithography

Module 3: Nanopatterning Techniques

Understand the basic principles of nanopatterning techniques Learn about the different nanopatterning techniques used in biomedical applications Understand the advantages and limitations of different nanopatterning techniques

Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN)
Block Copolymer Lithography
Nanoimprint Lithography

Module 4: Nanoscale Materials and Characterization

Understand the properties of nanoscale materials Identify the characterization techniques used for nanoscale materials Describe the advantages and limitations of each technique

Synthesis of nanoscale materials
Spectroscopy techniques
Microscopy techniques

Module 5: Surface Chemistry and Modification

Understand the importance of surface chemistry in nanofabrication and nanopatterning Identify the methods for modifying surface chemistry Describe the applications of surface modification in biomedical research

Chemical functionalization techniques
Surface modification methods
Bioconjugation techniques

Module 6: Micro- and Nanofluidics

Understand the principles of micro- and nanofluidics Identify the applications of micro- and nanofluidics in biomedical research Describe the fabrication and operation of micro- and nanofluidic devices

Fluidic dynamics
Micro- and nanofluidic device design
Lab-on-a-chip technology

Module 7: Nanopatterning for Biosensors

Understand the principles of nanopatterning for biosensors Identify the different types of biosensors Describe the fabrication and optimization of nanopatterned biosensors

Biosensor design and optimization
Surface chemistry of biosensors
Fabrication techniques for nanopatterned biosensors

Module 8: Nanopatterning for Cell Culture

Understand the principles of nanopatterning for cell culture Identify the applications of nanopatterned substrates in cell culture Describe the fabrication and optimization of nanopatterned substrates

Cell-substrate interactions
Cell behavior on nanopatterned substrates
Fabrication techniques for nanopatterned substrates

Module 9: Nanopatterning for Tissue Engineering

Understand the principles of nanopatterning for tissue engineering Identify the applications of nanopatterned substrates in tissue engineering Describe the fabrication and optimization of nanopatterned substrates for tissue engineering

Tissue-substrate interactions,
Tissue formation on nanopatterned substrates
Fabrication techniques for nanopatterned substrates for tissue engineering

Module 10: Nanopatterning for Drug Delivery

Understand the principles of nanopatterning for drug delivery Identify the applications of nanopatterned substrates in drug delivery Describe the fabrication and optimization of nanopatterned substrates for drug delivery

Drug-substrate interactions
Drug release from nanopatterned substrates
Fabrication techniques for nanopatterned substrates for drug delivery

Module 11: Nanopatterning for Gene Delivery

Understand the principles of nanopatterning for gene delivery Identify the applications of nanopatterned substrates in gene delivery Describe the fabrication and optimization of nanopatterned substrates for gene delivery

Gene-substrate interactions
Gene expression from nanopatterned substrates
Fabrication techniques for nanopatterned substrates for gene delivery

Module 12: Nanoparticle Surface Modification and Functionalization

Understand the basic principles of nanoparticle surface modification and functionalization Learn about different surface modification techniques Understand the impact of surface modification on nanoparticle properties and biomedical applications

Surface Modification Techniques
Conjugation Techniques
Functionalization Strategies

Module 13: Nanoparticle-Biomolecule Interactions

Understand the principles of nanoparticle-biomolecule interactions Learn about the different types of biomolecules and their interactions with nanoparticles Understand the impact of these interactions on biomedical applications

Protein-Nanoparticle Interactions
DNA-Nanoparticle Interactions
Lipid-Nanoparticle Interactions

Module 14: Nanoparticles for Imaging Applications

Understand the basic principles of imaging techniques used in biomedical applications Learn about different types of imaging contrast agents and their properties Understand the role of nanoparticles as imaging contrast agents

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agents
Optical Imaging Contrast Agents
Computed Tomography (CT) Contrast Agents

Module 15: Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications

Understand the basic principles of nanoparticle-based therapeutics in biomedical applications Learn about different types of therapeutic nanoparticles and their properties Understand the challenges and opportunities in developing nanoparticle-based therapeutics

Liposomal Therapeutics
Polymeric Nanoparticle Therapeutics
Metallic Nanoparticle Therapeutics

Module 16: Nanoparticle Toxicology and Biocompatibility

Understand the principles of nanoparticle toxicity and biocompatibility Learn about the different factors affecting nanoparticle toxicity and biocompatibility Understand the importance of safety considerations in biomedical applications of nanoparticles

In Vitro Toxicity Assessment
In Vivo Toxicity Assessment
Immunological Responses to Nanoparticles

Module 17: Nanofluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices

Understand the basic principles of nanofluidics and lab-on-a-chip devices Learn about the different applications of nanofluidics and lab-on-a-chip devices in biomedical research Understand the fabrication and operation of nanofluidic and lab-on-a-chip devices

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics
Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
Applications of Nanofluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices in Biomedical Research

Module 18: Surface and Interface Analysis of Nanoparticles

Understand the principles of surface and interface analysis of nanoparticles Learn about the different analytical techniques used in nanoparticle surface and interface analysis Understand the impact of surface and interface properties on nanoparticle properties and biomedical applications

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

Module 19: Micro and Nano-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS and NEMS)

Understand the basic principles of MEMS and NEMS Learn about the different applications of MEMS and NEMS in biomedical research Understand the fabrication and operation of MEMS and NEMS

MEMS/NEMS Fabrication Techniques
MEMS/NEMS for Biomedical Sensing
MEMS/NEMS for Biomedical Actuation

Module 20: Nanophotonics and Plasmonics

Understand the basic principles of nanophotonics and plasmonics Learn about the different applications of nanophotonics and plasmonics in biomedical research Understand the fabrication and operation of nanophotonic and plasmonic devices

Photonic Crystals and Metamaterials
Plasmonics for Biomedical Sensing and Imaging
Applications of Nanophotonics and Plasmonics in Biomedical Research

Module 21: Nanopatterning Techniques for Tissue Engineering

Understand the basic principles of nanopatterning techniques for tissue engineering Learn about the different methods for patterning biomaterials at the nanoscale Understand the impact of nanopatterning on cell behavior and tissue regeneration

Top-Down Nanopatterning Techniques
Bottom-Up Nanopatterning Techniques
Applications of Nanopatterning in Tissue Engineering

Module 22: Bioinspired Nanofabrication and Nanopatterning

Understand the principles of bioinspired nanofabrication and nanopatterning Learn about the different natural systems that have inspired nanofabrication and nanopatterning techniques Understand the potential of bioinspired nanofabrication and nanopatterning for biomedical applications

Biomineralization and Biologically-Driven Nanofabrication
Biomimetic Nanopatterning Techniques
Applications of Bioinspired Nanofabrication and Nanopatterning in Biomedical Research

Module 23: Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization

Understand the principles of nanoparticle synthesis and characterization Learn about the different methods for synthesizing nanoparticles Understand the impact of nanoparticle properties on their characterization and biomedical applications

Chemical Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Physical Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Characterization Techniques for Nanoparticles

Module 24: Nanoparticle-Cell Interactions

Understand the principles of nanoparticle-cell interactions Learn about the different factors affecting nanoparticle-cell interactions Understand the potential of nanoparticle-cell interactions for biomedical applications

Uptake and Intracellular Trafficking of Nanoparticles
Nanoparticle-Cell Signaling and Gene Regulation
Applications of Nanoparticle-Cell Interactions in Biomedical Research

Module 25: Regulatory and Ethical Considerations in Nanomedicine

Understand the regulatory landscape for nanomedicine and biomedical applications of nanotechnology Learn about the ethical considerations in developing and using nanomedicine Understand the importance of responsible innovation in nanomedicine