Development of Materials for Healthcare

This course is dedicated to introducing materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare issues in which materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.

The prerequisites for the development of materials for healthcare and their behavior and interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic materials and nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, various implant materials, etc.), organic materials (polymers, liposomes, etc.), and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.

The EU program includes instruction delivered through lectures and seminars. 

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 11

            TD: 9

The goal of this course unit is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as skills in the chemistry of materials and nanomaterials used in the healthcare field. The objectives of this course unit are listed below:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles related to materials and nanomaterials used in the biomedical field.
• Understand the major issues in the field of health where (nano)materials are used.
• Understand the specific characteristics of the design of this type of (nano)material, the prerequisites for their use, and their behavior within a living organism.
• Understand the main methods for synthesizing this type of (nano)material and how to characterize them.
• Understand the main classes of (nano)materials, their properties, and their applications.
• Understand the main diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for certain medical conditions.
• Be able to analyze scientific and technical articles.

polymers, inorganic materials, nanomaterials

Final Exam

Inductive (problem-based) and deductive teaching methods. Materials available on the digital learning platform (Moodle): Course materials, tutorial materials, and activities with answer keys will be posted on Moodle. Reference materials will also be made available.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/