Methods of Tissue Engineering

Tissue engineering is a dynamic and rapidly growing field emerging from the cross-disciplinary efforts of engineers, physical and life scientists, and physicians to create new tissues and organs from cells and synthetic molds. Recent developments have led to a great expansion of clinical applications using tissue engineering technologies. This book serves as a starting point for the student, a resource for the experienced tissue engineer, and a guidebook for the next generation of tissue engineers. Contained in one volume is a comprehensive reference that combines the tools, experimental protocols, detailed descriptions, and "know-how" for the successful engineering of tissues and organs. KEY FEATURES * Contains practical, hands-on information for tissue engineers and students * Provides comprehensive protocols covering numerous topics, including polymer synthesis, cell culture, encapsulation, bioreactors, therapeutics, and the creation of tissues and organs * Includes contributions by leaders in the latest areas of research, such as stem cells and fetal tissue engineering ABOUT THE EDITORS: Anthony Atala, M.D., is an associate professor of surgery and the Director of Tissue Engineering and Cellular Therapeutics at Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. He is a surgeon, researcher, and expert on tissue engineering and stem cell biology. He received his M.D. from the University of Louisville in 1985 and completed his research and clinical fellowships in pediatric urologic surgery at Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Atala has received numerous awards and honors, including the Christopher Columbus Foundation Award for Innovative Scientific and Clinical Discovery. Robert P. Lanza, M.D., is Medical Director and Vice President of Medical and Scientific Development at Advanced Cell Technology. Dr. Lanza is a former Fulbright Scholar and has been nominated for a MacArthur Foundation "genius" award. He received his B.A. and M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was both a University Scholar and a Benjamin Franklin Scholar. As a student, he studied in the laboratory of Richard Hynes (MIT), Gerald Edelman (Rockefeller University), and Jonas Salk (The Salk Institute). He also worked closely with the late Harvard psychologist B.F. Skinner and heart transplant pioneer Christiaan Barnard.Atala, Anthony is the author of 'Methods of Tissue Engineering' with ISBN 9780124366367 and ISBN 0124366368.