Dr. Mikos presented today tissue engineering. He stated that his work is designed to create tissue that ultimately be used for patient with severe trauma, and to be used after tumor removal. Creating polymer scaffolding for cell growth is an intricate process. The polymer itself needs to maintain the mechanical properties of the tissue it is replacing. Dr. Mikos use the example of elasticity and arteries. If the polymer you are creating does not have this property it will not function as an artery. He also mentioned that the FDA for the most part does not band material used in engineered products but products themselves. The process of making the polymer may leave harmful solvents in the product and that is what the FDA monitors. Dr. Mikos lecture was every interesting and had the REU talking about taking his classes.
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