How to Become a Tissue Engineer

Ever dreamed of becoming a tissue engineer? And have you ever wondered how you can become a tissue engineer? To discuss the steps towards becoming a tissue engineer and current research in the field of tissue engineering, Dr. Barry Fitzgerald sat down for an enlightening live discussion with Associate Professor Sandra Hofmann and Assistant Professor Anthal Smits of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at TU Eindhoven.

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TU/e Intro Video 00:00:06
Welcome and Introductions 00:01:48

Part 1: Career Trajectories
Sandra Hofmann 00:03:20
Anthal Smits 00:08:07
Obstacles in careers 00:13:57

Part 2: Introduction to Research
Quick Fire Quiz 00:16:47
Sandra’s Research: Bone 00:18:55
Anthal’s Research: Heart Valves 00:24:42
Discussion Questions 00:28:14

Part 3: More on Research
Project planning 00:35:29
Tissue Regeneration 00:40:50
Collaboration on Bones and the Heart 00:43:35
Ethical Reflection 00:47:24
100 Years into the Future 00:53:43
Need for Multidisciplinary 00:56:02