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Speaker: Dr. Hassna R Ramay, School of Science and Engineering, LUMS, Lahore


Venue: School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore


Time and Date: 1/24/2008 (month/day/year)


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Introduction:


Biomaterials are defined as materials that are used in medical devices or are in contact with biological systems. Their application can range from skeletal systems (bone implants, knee joints, dental implants etc), cardiovascular systems (stents, catheter, heart valve etc), organs (artificial kidney, heart lung machine, skin etc) and senses (contact lens, corneal bandage etc). The field of biomaterials uses ideas from medicine, biology, physics, chemistry, materials sciences, engineering, ethics, law and health care. Biomaterials are usually integrated into devices or implants hence the interdisciplinary aspect is important for progress. The field brings together researchers from diverse academic backgrounds. They must communicate clearly. Some disciplines that intersect in the development, study and application of biomaterials include: bioengineer, chemist, chemical engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, materials scientist, biologist, microbiologist, physician, veterinarian, ethicist, nurse, lawyer, regulatory specialist and venture capitalist. Biomaterials can be metals, ceramics, polymers, glasses, carbons, and composite materials. Such materials are used as molded or machined parts, coatings, fibers, films, foams and fabrics. One of the major applications of biomaterials is in the field of tissue engineering. This field combines the knowledge of engineering, life sciences and clinical practice to solve the problem of tissue loss or damage, aimed at facilitating the regeneration of damaged or diseased tissue. The essence of tissue engineering is the use of living cells, together with degradable scaffolds and growth factors in development of implantable parts or devices for the restoration of body function. A major component in the revolutionary field of tissue engineering is the development of the suitable scaffold for seeding cells, growth factors and subsequent growth of tissues. There has been a considerable effort devoted to improving material and biological properties of scaffolds used in bone tissue engineering during the past decade. We developed and investigated different porous scaffolds with improved material properties and biological functions. An introduction to various scaffold materials developed in the lab along with future challenges will be presented towards the end.




Presided By:

Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran, Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore

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Time and Date: 1/24/2008

24th january, 2008? kaka manna paai isn't this lecture long over?

Kaka-Manna

jee baji jaan, kafi purana hai , darsal uus waqat mai pung pee kar soya hua tha , ab yaad aya tau post kar diya

Khumar

oho paai jee par hun ki faida? ab to koi itna acha lecture attend karnay say to raha.

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About the Speaker:

Hassna R. Ramay
Assistant Professor, Bioengineering


Ph.D. University of Washington
M.Sc., New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
B.Sc., Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Sciences &
Technology (GIKI)

Email: hassnaramay@lums.edu.pk



Research Interests:

Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Bionanotechnology
Cell Materials Interactions.



Dr. Hassna is the Assitant Professor in SSE,LUMS,Lahore. She completed his Doctoral studies from Washington University from 2001-2004. She is the holder of a patent and one of the highly cited Researcher of Pakistan in the field of Biomaterials .Her papers can be found on Google Scholar with the name HR Ramay .Her best paper have recieved 81 citations so far while second best with 46 citations.


Her patent link is given below:


Methods for making porous ceramic structures invention