Programme Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n In all cases, autologous or allogeneic mature functional cells (cell replacement), modified\u00a0human cells (cell based gene therapy) or stem cells have been used in transplantation. There are\u00a0several parameters to take under consideration for a successful cell based therapy. Basic tools for\u00a0cell transplantation are the scaffolds, usually made by natural or synthetic materials with diverse\u00a0bioactivity and mechanical strength. Scaffolds provide the appropriate environment for cellular\u00a0growth and organogenesis. Recent studies have been focused on various applications based on\u00a0stem cell transplantation based on scaffolds or biomaterials. Critical issues for Regenerative\u00a0Medicine, including the type of stem cells together with the selection of the appropriate\u00a0biomaterials or nanomaterials, are being analyzed in this module.<\/p>\n Programme Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson\u00a05 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Assessement Method<\/strong><\/p>\n Training Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n The e-learning programme is implemented via a user-friendly educational platform adjusted to the Distance Learning Principles. Programmes are structured as weekly online meetings; interaction with the programme tutor and other students takes place in a virtual learning environment. The programmes are designed to fit around your schedule; you access the programme whenever it is convenient for you.<\/p>\n The whole world becomes your classroom as e-learning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones \u2013 it is a very mobile method.<\/p>\n The educational platform is a portal that offers access to electronic classrooms based on modern distance learning technologies. The computer based nature of training means new technology is being introduced all the time to help students engage and learn in a tailored way that will meet their needs. Each e-classroom is similar to a traditional teaching classroom. Students have access to e-classrooms with their personal code number in order to browse \u00a0the teaching material, to being informed about the latest news\/updates and interact with their instructors. Moreover, through own personal e-mail account through which they can contact directly their mentors or the administration office of the programme and share any concerns or anxieties related to the programme and make the most form their experience.<\/p>\n In each programme, learners submit the corresponding tests, within the deadline given by their instructors. Final mark fluctuates from 0 to 100%. The overall grade in each programme is calculated based on the student’s marks on assessment exercises that follow each unit \u00a0while their instructor might also assign them with a final assessment at the end of the programme. Finally, if the total score on one or more lessons of the programme does not exceed 50%, students can ask for reassessment.<\/p>\n During the programme students will be attending lectures and group seminars presented by academics and speakers from the National University of Athens as well as from other Universities, Research Institutes and Cultural organizations around Greece. In addition, when you study with us, you have online access to first-class resources relevant to your programme \u2013 plus you can browse material in other subject areas.<\/p>\n Every week e-learners are provided with the relevant material , either \u00a0video-lectures or \u00a0typed notes and relevant resources or a combination of both.<\/p>\n Interactivity, lower costs and our long experience guarantees that studying with us will offer a successful and rewarding experience. Finally, the access to a large variety of material and online resources available in each unit aims to excite your curiosity and guide you in studying further on your favourite topic will the online material which can be downloaded will give you the opportunity to quickly refresh your memory after the completion of the programme.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The present online course in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine has a clinical focus, incorporating basic aspects of Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering. Students have the opportunity to learn about new, up to date technologies that are applicable to modern therapeutic approaches such as: stem cell applications, nanomedicine, tissue engineering. Project topics include: stem […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-320","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-educational-programs"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nCURRENT AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
\n1.1. Definition
\n1.2. Principles of Regenerative medicine
\n1.3. Basic aspects of Regenerative medicine
\nSection 2: Fundamentals of cell based therapies
\nSection 3: Stem Cell Research<\/p>\n
\nBIOLOGIC AND MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Molecular Organization of Cells
\nSection 2: Cell interactions with the microenvironment in tissue regeneration
\nSection 3: Pluripotency and regenerative medicine<\/p>\n
\nEMBRYONIC STEM CELL TYPES<\/strong>
\nSection 1: ES Cells
\nSection 2: iPSCs<\/p>\n
\nFETAL STEM CELLS<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Amniotic fluid stem cells
\nSection\u00a02: Umbilical cord blood stem cells
\nSection 3: Stem cells derived from other embryonic tissues<\/p>\n
\nADULT STEM CELLS<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Hematopoietic stem cells
\nSection 2: Mesenchymal stem\/stromal cells
\nSection 3: Neural stem cells
\nSection 4: Hepatic Stem Cells
\nSection 5: Skeletal Muscle Stem Cells<\/p>\n
\nBIOMATERIALS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Biomaterials and scaffolds
\nSection 2: Polymers and cell-\u00adsubstrate interactions
\nSection 3: Cell\u2013Substrate Interactions<\/p>\n
\nNANOTECHNOLOGY AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Components of a nanocarrier
\nSection 2: Nanotechnology in cell based therapies
\nSection 3: Non-\u00adinvasive monitoring methods
\nSection 4: Nanotechnology as a tool for biomaterial control.<\/p>\n
\nEXAMPLES THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS (CELL THERAPY)<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Bone Regeneration
\nSection 2: Blood regeneration
\nSection 3: Cell-\u00adBased Repair for Cardiovascular Regeneration and Neovascularization
\nSection 4: Musculoskeletal Repair
\nSection 5: Hepatocyte Transplantation
\nSection 6: Neuronal Transplantation<\/p>\n
\nEXAMPLES OF THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS (TISSUE ENGINEERING)<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Principles of bone tissue engineering
\n1.1.Bone
\n1.2. Scaffolding Design Criteria for Bone Tissue Engineering
\n1.3. Nano-\u00adfibrous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
\nSection 2: Principles of cartilage tissue engineering
\n2.1.Cartilage
\n2.2. Cartilage repair
\n2.3. Scaffolds in cartilage repair
\nSection 3: Principles of Ligaments tissue engineering
\n3.1. Ligaments
\n3.2. Cell therapy and Scaffolds in ligaments repair
\nSection 4: Principles of skin tissue engineering
\n4.1. Skin
\n4.2. Cell Therapy
\n4.3. Scaffolds in skin repair
\nSection 5: Vasculature tissue engineering
\n5.1. Vasculature tissue
\n5.2. Vasculature tissue engineering<\/p>\n
\nREGULATIONS AND ETHICS<\/strong>
\nSection 1: Ethical Considerations
\nSection 2: GMP facilities<\/p>\n