Biomaterials for Skin Repair and Regeneration

ISBN-13: 9780081025468 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 372 str.

Elena Garcia-Gareta

Spis treści

PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Skin Biology 2. Skin Repair Technology 3. Skin Tissue Engineering

PART 2: BIOMATERIALS FOR SKIN SCAFFOLDS 4. Decellularised Dermis Tissue 5. Synthetic Polymers 6. Natural Polymers 7. Composites of both synthetic and natural polymers 8. Bioglasses

PART 3: IN VIVO EVALUATION OF NEW BIOMATERIALS FOR SKIN SCAFFOLDS. 9. Murine Models 10. Porcine Models

O autorze

Elena García-Gareta is The RAFT Institute (Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust) Acting CEO, Director of Research, and the Group Leader for the Regenerative Biomaterials group, leading work on novel biomaterial-based therapies for tissue regeneration.

Dr. Elena Garcia joined The RAFT Institute in November 2011, after completing her PhD at University College London on tissue regeneration and regenerative medicine. She initially joined as Post-Doctoral Scientist, later as Science Team Leader, and recently as Director of Research and Acting CEO. Elena is an honors PhD/MSc/BSc/BSc scientist with over 14 years research experience in biomaterial development, tissue engineering, stem cell biology, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry. Her research background includes the academic, biotechnology, and not-for-profit sectors.