University of Basel

Department of
Biomedical Engineering

Previous BMC Classes at FHNW and University of Basel

C01 Atomic View to Materials

Autumn Semester 2023
Time: Wed 8:30-10:30
Location: FHNW HLS Muttenz, room 01.W.09
Lecturers: Michael de Wild and Bert Müller, Tino Töpper, Klaus Mayer
FHNW moodle link
ADAM Unibas link
Schedule 
September 9Periodic table of elements; Bravais lattices;
September 27Chemical and physical bonds in condensed matter
October 4Polymeric solid states
October 11Surfaces and interfaces
October 18Preparation of surfaces for bone implants
October 25Crystal defects in medically relevant materials
November 1Simple crystal structures of elements and compounds
November 8Electrical and optical properties; Optical and electron microscopy
November 15Computed tomography for tissue and implant characterization
November 22Crystal and thin-film growth including online monitoring
November 29Materials and treatments in dentistry
December 6Small-angle X-ray scattering for materials and tissue characterization
December 13Experiments, error estimation/Statistics: Spectrometer, Pohl oscillator
December 20

Labtour and Q&A session: Demonstrations of surface and bulk characterizationmethods and systems

for additive manufacturing

 

C13 Materials Science and Biomaterials

Autumn Semester 2023
Time: Wed 10:30 - 12:30
Location: FHNW HLS Muttenz, room 02.O.03
Lecturers: Bert Müller and Michael de Wild, Madduri Srinivas
FHNW moodle link
ADAM Unibas link
Schedule 
September 20Introduction
September 27Atomic/molecular structure of condensed matter
October 4Polymeric solid states including their binding
October 11Polymers for medical implants including hydrogels
October 18Materials-tissue interface; Standards in biocompatibility testing
October 25Description of crystal defect.
November 1Characterization of materials – bulk and surface
November 8Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine; mechanical property
November 15Metal-based implants with focus on NiTi
November 22Formation of solid-state material
November 29Materials and technologies in oral health
December 6Artificial sphincters, Stimuli-responsive liposomes
December 13Sterilization methods, Mechanical testing of implants, fractograph
December 20

Materials selection in implant design; Employing materials science for improving human health:

Example brain-computer interface; Q&A session

 

Digital Dentistry (27584-01)

Spring Semester 2023

Location: Hegenheimermattweg 167B, Lecture Hall 02.097, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 10:30-12:15

Schedule 
February 23Introduction to oral health from the engineering and medical points of view part1, part 2, Tutorial 1 - four questions
March 9Fundamentals of hard X-ray imaging: Micro- and nanostructure of human crowns in health and disease, Tutorial 2 - four questions
March 16Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with a caries lesion: Exercise at micro computed tomography system (SkyScan 1275), Report 1, Skyscan manual
March 23Mechanical removal of the caries-affected hard tissue, Report 2 
March 30Ex vivo characterization of a human crown after removal of the caries lesion: Exercise at micro computed tomography system, Report 3
April 13Preparation of dental fillings ex vivo using preselected materials, photos Group 1, photos Group 2, photos Group 3, and photos Group 4, Report 4
April 20Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with dental filling: Exercise at micro computed tomography system, Report 5 
April 27Intraoral scanners: Function and accuracy Part 1, Part 2, Tutorial 3 - four questions
May 4Intraoral scanners: Correct handling and training, Report 6
May 11Current and future aligner treatments, Devices to train the tongue muscles: Principles, medical applications and beyond,  Tutorial 4 - four questions
May 25Studying the efficacy of bone graft materials and mineralization in jaw bone and teeth Part 1, Part 2, Tutorial 5 - four questions
June 1Segmentation and data registration for the quantitative evaluation of dental fillings,  Tutorial 6 - four questions

 

Materials in Medicine

Spring Semester 2023 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering

Location: Hegenheimermattweg 167B, Lecture Hall 02.097, 4123 Allschwil

Schedule: Tissue Regeneration (54000-01) 
February 2313:15-15:00Introduction to bioengineering and tissue characterization
April 1313:15-17:00Tailoring biomaterials and their tissue interface for regenerative medicine, Workshop 1
April 2013:15-17:00From human tissues to bio-inspired implants, tissue-materials interactions, Workshop 2
April 2713:15-17:00Polymeric and cellular drug delivery for tissue regeneration, Workshop 3
May 413:15-17:00Bioengineering of tissues and entire organs, Workshop 4
May 1113:15-17:00Tissue bioengineering: Pre-clinical and clinical research, Workshop 5
June 113:15-15:00Student presentations and scientific discussions on materials in medicine for tissue regeneration
Schedule: Nanostructural Analysis (54879-01) 
February 2315:15-17:00Introduction to the nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materials, part 1, part 2, lab report pointers
March 913:15-17:00Electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy-experiments, Reports 1 and 2 
March 1613:15-17:00Contact-angle measurements, Report 3, Reference 1, Reference 2, Reference 3
March 2313:15-17:00Small-angle X-ray scattering experiments: Nanoparticles and proteins in solution, Report 4, python scripts
March 3013:15-17:00Small-angle X-ray scattering experiments: Polymers and lipid bilayers, Report 5, python scripts, sample preparation
May 2513:15-17:00(Spatially resolved) small-angle X-ray scattering experiments for tissue imaging and materials characterization, Report 6 (visit at PSI)
June 115:15-17:00Student presentations and scientific discussions on nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materials

 

Materials Science and Biomaterials (28421-01)

Autumn Semester 2022 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Gewerbestrasse 14, Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002, Wednesday, 8:15-12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Lecturers: Dr. H. Deyhle, Dr. S. Madduri, Dr. B. Osmani, Dr. G. Sigron
Assistance: Dr. H. Deyhle, M. Humbel, A. Nallathambi, Dr. G. Rodgers

Schedule 
September 21Introduction into biomaterials science; Nanoscience for human health; Challenges to be solved by biomedical engineers; (B. Müller), Tutorial 1, Tutorial 1 slides, Solution 1
September 28Concepts in materials science: Crystalline structure of condensed matter; (B. Müller), Tutorial 2, Tutorial 2 slides, Solution 2
October 5Binding in condensed matter; Polymeric solid states; (B. Müller), Tutorial 3, Tutorial 3 slides, Solution 3
October 12Materials in Regenerative medicine; Standards of biocompatibility tests; Sterilization methods; Part 1,Part 2 (S. Madduri), Tutorial 4, Tutorial 4 slides, Solution 4
October 19Polymers for medical implants including hydrogels; (S. Madduri),Tutorial 5, Tutorial 5 slides, Solution 5
October 26Crystal defects; Preparation of surfaces and the skin of crystals; (B. Müller), Part 1, Part 2, Tutorial 6, Tutorial 6 slides, Solution 6
November 2Formation of solid-state materials; (B. Müller), Tutorial 7, Tutorial 7 slides, Solution 7
November 9Metal-based implants and scaffolds; (M. de Wild), Tutorial 8, Tutorial 8 slides, Solution 8
November 16Metal-based implants and scaffolds: Repetition and completion, Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine, (B. Müller), Tutorial 9, Solution 9
November 23Combining materials for computer-brain interface (B. Osmani), Characterization of materials (B. Müller); Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Tutorial 10, Tutorial 10 slides, Solution 10
November 30Computed tomography for clinical use and research; (B. Müller), Tutorial 11, Tutorial 11 slides, Solution 11
December 7Materials and technologies in oral health; (G. Sigron); Current research in dentistry; (B. Müller), Part 1, Part 2, Tutorial 12, Tutorial 12 slides, Solution 12
December 14Stimuli-responsive liposomes (Z. Walsh-Korb, B. Müller), Part 1, Part 2, Tutorial 13, Tutorial 13 slides, Solution 13
December 21Materials selection in implant design, Employing materials science for improving human health: Example incontinence treatment, (B. Müller), Tutorial 14, Tutorial 14 slides, Solution 14

 

Surface Physics

Lecture FS 2022

Physics department, room 1.09, Tu 08:15-10:00
Thilo Glatzel, Thomas Jung, Bert Müller, Frithjof Nolting, Andriy Romanyuk

April 5Electron diffraction methods in particular RHEED and LEED, Tutorial 1

 

Digital Dentistry (27584-01)

Spring Semester 2022 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering
Course grading 

Location: DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 10:30-12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Further Lecturers and Assistance: Dr. med. dent. A. Izquierdo, Dr. med. dent. et med. pract J. von Jackowski, Dr. med. Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. G. Schulz, Dr. med. dent. G. Sigron, Dr. C. Tanner, Dr. T. Töpper

Schedule 
February 24Introduction to oral health from the engineering and medical points of view; Slides part 1, part 2; Tutorial 1 (four questions)G. Sigron, B. Müller, (J. von Jackowski)
March 3From conventional treatments to digital work-flow; Tutorial 2 (four questions)K. Jäger, T. Töpper, (J. von Jackowski) 
March 17Intra-oral scanners: Correct handling and training, function and accuracy: Part 1; Part 2; Report 1 and Tutorial 3 (two questions)J. von Jackowski, B. Müller 
March 24Devices to train the tongue muscles: Principles, medical applications and beyond: Part 1; Part 2; Tutorial 4 (four questions)J. von Jackowski, T. Töpper 
March 31Fundamentals of hard X-ray imaging: Micro- and nanostructure of human crowns in health and disease;  Skyscan manual; movie: https://vimeo.com/304422894; Tutorial 5 (four questions)G. Schulz, B. Müller, (J. von Jackowski) 
April 7Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with a caries lesion: Excise at micro computed tomography system; Report 2A. Izquierdo, J. von Jackowski, G. Schulz, C. Tanner 
April 21Mechanical removal of the caries-affected enamel and dentin; Report 3 A. Izquierdo, J. von Jackowski 
April 28Ex vivo characterization of a human crown after removal of the caries lesions: Excise at micro computed tomography system; Report 4 A. Izquierdo, G. Schulz, M. Osterwalder, (J. von Jackowski) 
Mai 5Preparation of dental fillings ex vivo using preselected materials; Report 5 A. Izquierdo, J. von Jackowski 
Mai 12Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with dental filling: Data acquisition, reconstruction, visualization; Report 6 A. Izquierdo, G. Schulz, C. Tanner, B. Müller, (J. von Jackowski) 
Mai 19Segmentation and data registration for the quantitative evaluation of dental fillings;  Report 7C. Tanner, B. Müller, (J. von Jackowski) 
June 2Studying the efficacy of bone graft materials and mineralization in bone and teeth, Solving scientific challenges in oral health - from scientist to CEO of a spin-off company; Tutorial 6 (four questions)B. Müller, G. Sigron, T. Töpper, (J. von Jackowski) 

 

Materials in Medicine

Spring Semester 2022 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering
Course grading Nanostructural Analysis 

Location: DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 13:30-14:15, 14:30-15:15, 15:30-16:15, 16:30-17:15
Lecturers Tissues Regeneration: PD Dr. S. Madduri, Prof Dr. B. Müller, Dr. med. dent. G. Sigron; Assistance: Dr. med dent. et med. pract. Jeannette von Jackowski
Lecturers Nanostructural Analysis: Prof Dr. B. Müller, PD Dr. Srinivas Madduri, Prof. Dr. T. Pfohl; Assistance: Mattia Humbel, Abinaya Nallathambi, Melissa Osterwalder, Dr. Griffin Rodgers

Schedule: Tissue Regeneration (54000-01) 
February 24Introduction to bioengineering and tissue characterizationS. Madduri, B. Müller, G. Sigron, (J. von Jackowski)
March 3From human tissues to bio-inspired implants, tissue-materials interactions; Workshop 1: Physical methods and their combination; Tutorial 1 (four questions)B. Müller, G. Sigron, (J. von Jackowski)
March 17  
March 24Tailoring biomaterials and their tissue interface for regenerative medicine; Workshop 2; Tutorial 2 (four questions)S. Madduri, (J. von Jackowski)
March 31  
April 7Polymeric and cellular drug delivery for tissue regeneration; Workshop 3; Tutorial 3 (four questions)S. Madduri, (J. von Jackowski)
April 21  
April 28Bioengineering of tissues and entire organs; Workshop 4; Tutorial 4 (four questions)S. Madduri, (J. von Jackowski)
Mai 5  
Mai 12Tissue bioengineering: Pre-clinical and clinical research; Workshop 5; Tutorial 5 (four questions)S. Madduri, (J. von Jackowski) 
Mai 19  
June 2Student presentations and scientific discussions on materials in medicine for tissue regenerationS. Madduri, B. Müller, G. Sigron, (J. von Jackowski)
Schedule: Nanostructural Analysis (54879-01) 
February 24Introduction to the nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materials; Tutorial 1 (four questions)S. Madduri, B. Müller, (M. Osterwalder)
March 3  
March 17Electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy-experiments; Report 1; Tutorial 2 (four questions)B. Müller, (M. Humbel, A. Nallathambi, M. Osterwalder) 
March 24  
March 31Small-angle X-ray scattering experiments: Nanoparticles and proteins in solution; Tutorial 3 (four questions)T. Pfohl, (M. Osterwalder, G. Rodgers) 
April 7  
April 21Small-angle X-ray scattering experiments: Polymers and lipid bilayers; Tutorial 4 (four questions)T. Pfohl, (M. Osterwalder, G. Rodgers) 
April 28  
Mai 5(Spatially resolved) small-angle X-ray scattering experiments for tissue imaging; Tutorial 5A ; Tutorial 5BT. Pfohl, (M. Osterwalder, G. Rodgers)
Mai 12  
Mai 19Combining microfluidics with spatially resolved small-angle X-ray scattering including data analysisB. Müller, T. Pfohl, (M. Osterwalder, G. Rodgers) 
June 2Student presentations and scientific discussions on nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materials: Presentation scheduleS. Madduri, B. Müller, T. Pfohl, G. Sigron, (M. Osterwalder) 

 

Materials Science and Biomaterials (28421-01)

Autumn Semester 2021 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Universitätsspital Klinikum 1, Hörsaal 1, Wednesday 8:15 - 12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Further Lecturers: P.D. S. Madduri, Dr. B. Osmani, Dr. G. Sigron
Assistance: M. Osterwalder, G. Rodgers

Schedule 
September 22Part 1: Introduction into Biomaterials Science, Part 2: Standards of biocompatibility tests (S. Madduri);  Tutorial 1; Solution 1
September 29Part 1: Concepts in Materials Science for medical implants, Part 2: Crystalline structure of condensed matter (B. Müller); Tutorial 2; Solution 2
October 6Crystal binding in solid-state materials (B. Müller); Tutorial 3; Tutorial 3 slides; Solution 3
October 13Part 1: Polymeric solid states, Part 2: Crystal defects (B. Müller); Tutorial 4; Tutorial 4 slides ; Solution 4
October 20Polymers for medical implants including hydogels (S. Madduri); Tutorial 5; Tutorial slides ; Solution 5
October 27Preparation of surfaces and the skin of crystals (B. Müller); Tutorial 6; Tutorial slides ;  Solution 6
November 3Formation of solid-state materials (B. Müller); Tutorial 7; Tutorial 7 slides; Solution 7
November 10Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine (S. Madduri); Tutorial 8; Tutorial 8 slides ; Solution 8
November 17Metal-based implants and scaffolds (B. Müller); Tutorial 9; Tutorial 9 slides ; Solution 9
November 24Materials characterization (B. Müller); Tutorial 10; Tutorial 10 slides ; Solution 10
December 1Materials and technologies in oral health. Part 1 (B. Müller), Part 2 (G. Sigron); Tutorial 11; Tutorial 11 slides; Solution 11
December 8Biomimetics and bioinspiration: Stimuli responsive liposomes (B. Müller); Tutorial 12; Tutorial 12 slides; Solution 12
December 15Smart interfacing between implants and human tissue (B. Müller and B. Osmani); Tutorial 13; Tutorial 13 slides ; Solution 13
December 22Employing materials science for improving human health (S. Madduri); Slides 1; Slides 2; Slides 3; Tutorial 14; Tutorial 14 slides; Solution 14

 

Digital Dentistry (27584-01)

Spring Semester 2021 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering
Course grading 

Before easter via zoom and then at DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 10:15-12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Further Lecturers: Dr. A. Izquierdo, Dr. med. dent. et med. pract J. von Jackowski, Dr. med. Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. B. Osmani, Dr. med. dent. M. Sacher, Dr. G. Schulz, G. Sigron, Dr. C. Tanner, Dr. T. Töpper
Assistance: G. Rodgers, M. Osterwalder

Schedule 
March 4Course introduction; Introduction to oral health: Anatomy and function in health and disease; Tutorial 1G. Sigron, J. von Jackowski
March 11From conventional treatments to digital work-flow; Tutorial 2K. Jäger and team 
March 18Oral scanners; ex vivo scanning of individual teeth; Tutorial 3M. Sacher, J. von Jackowski, G. Schulz 
March 25Sensor-enhanced treatments of malfunctions in the oral cavity ;  Tutorial 4B. Müller, J. von Jackowski, B. Osmani, T. Töpper 
April 8Preparation of uCT experiments using the data of oral scans ; Tutorial 5G. Schulz, B. Müller 
April 15Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with a caries lesion; G. Schulz, B. Müller 
April 22Mechanical removal of the caries-affected enamel and dentin A. Izquierdo, J. von Jackowski 
April 29Ex vivo characterization of a human crown after removal of the caries lesions A. Izquierdo, G. Schulz, C. Tanner, B. Müller 
Mai 6Preparation of dental fillings ex vivo using preselected materials A. Izquierdo, J. von Jackowski 
Mai 20Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with dental filling: Data acquisition, reconstruction, visualization A. Izquierdo, G. Schulz, C. Tanner, B. Müller 
Mai 27Segmentation and data registration for quantitative evaluations ;Tutorial 11A. Izquierdo, C. Tanner, B. Müller 
June 3Studying the efficacy of bone graft materials and mineralization in bone and teethB. Müller 

 

Materials in Medicine

Spring Semester 2021 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering
Course grading Nanostructural Analysis 
Workshops Tissue regeneration: WS 2: Group 1 ; Group 2 ; Group 3 ; WS 3: Group 1 ; Group 2 ; Group 2 sup. ; Group 3 ; WS 4: Group 1 ; Group 2 ; Group 3 ; WS 5: Group 1 ; Group 2 ; Group 3 

Before easter via zoom and then at DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 13:30-14:14, 14:30-15:15, 15:30-16:15, 16:30-17:15
Lecturers Tissues Regeneration: Prof. Dr. S. Madduri, Prof Dr. B. Müller, Dr. med. dent. G. Sigron
Lecturers Nanostructural Analysis: Prof Dr. B. Müller, Dr. A. Sadeghpour, Prof. Dr. T. Pfohl, Dr. med. dent. G. Sigron

Schedule: Tissues Regeneration (54000-01) 
March 4Introduction to bioengineering and tissue characterizationS. Madduri, B. Müller
March 11From human tissues to bio-inspired implantsB. Müller 
March 18
March 25Materials and cell interactions in tissue regeneration S. Madduri 
April 8Part 1: Bioengineering of tissues and entire organs ;Tutorial 5, Part 1;  Part 2: Imaging of stem cell-mediated distraction osteogenesis ; Tutorial 5, Part 2Part 1: S. Madduri; Part 2: B. Müller, G. Sigron 
April 15Tailoring biomaterials for tissue regeneration;Tutorial 6S. Madduri 
April 22Polymeric drug delivery for tissue regeneration; Tutorial 7S. Madduri 
April 29Cellular drug delivery for tissue regeneration S. Madduri 
Mai 6
Mai 20Electron microscopy – experiments; B. Müller, S. Madduri 
Mai 27Part 1: Tissue bioengineering: preclinical research; Part 2: Tissue bioengineering: clinical researchS. Madduri 
June 3Student presentations and scientific discussions on materials in medicine for tissue regeneration S. Madduri, B. Müller, G. Sigron 
Schedule: Nanostructural Analysis (54879-01) 
March 4Introduction to the nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materials ; Tutorial 1A. Sadeghpour, B. Müller
March 11Basics of SAXS: Instrumentation and functions ; Tutorial 2A. Sadeghpour 
March 18Part 1: Spatially resolved SAXS for tissue imaging;Tutorial 3; Part 2: Advanced SAXS analysis: Classical and indirect approaches ; Tutorial 4Part 1: B. Müller, Part 2: A. Sadeghpour 
March 25Scattering and diffraction at small angle: Understanding semicrystalline systems ; Tutorial 5A. Sadeghpour 
April 8
April 15SAXS experiments: Nanoparticles in solution, Tutorial 6, (Data water, data nanoparticles)T. Pfohl 
April 22Combining microfluidics with SAXS, Tutorial 7,T. Pfohl 
April 29SAXS experiments: Proteins in solution (Data beta-casein, data beta-casein and hydrophobin II), (csv versions: Data beta-casein, data beta-casein and hydrophobin II)T. Pfohl 
Mai 6SAXS experiments: Biomimetic lipid membranes and drug carriers T. Pfohl 
Mai 20Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) - experiments B. Müller 
Mai 27
June 3Student presentations and scientific discussions on nano-structural characterization of medically relevant materialsS. Madduri, B. Müller, G. Sigron 

 

Selected research topics in Biomedical Engineering: Novel Approached in Neurodegenerative Diseases (62026-01)

Spring Semester 2021 for PhD-students in Biomedical Engineering

zoom (link provided upon request)
Organizers: Prof. Cristina Granziera, Prof. Dr. B. Müller, Prof. Raphael Guzman, Dr. Bekim Osmani 

Schedule
May 19Bottom-up neuroscience with well-defined neural networks Prof. Dr. Janos Vörös

 

Selected research topics in Biomedical Engineering: Medically Relevant Experiments with Synchrotron Radiation (59017-01)

Autumn Semester 2020 for PhD-students in Biomedical Engineering

University Hospital Basel, ZLF, grosser Hörsaal
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Lecturers: Dr. G. Schulz and invited experts

Schedule 
September 16 
14:15-15:00B. Müller and G. Schulz: Introduction of the speakers and related research at the Department of Biomedical Engineering
15:15-16:45H. Hertz: High-resolution biomedical imaging with laboratory and accelerator-based X-ray sources. (abstract and cv) (poster) (slides)
September 23 
13:30-15:00T. Weitkamp: Coherent imaging at the ANATOMIX beamline, an equipment of excellence. (abstract and cv) (poster)
15:15-16:45M. Liebi: Nanostructure surveys of macroscopic bone specimens by small-angle scattering tensor tomography. (abstract and cv) (poster)
September 30 
13:30-14:30A. Pacureanu: Three-dimensional imaging of subcellular anatomical features (nano-tomography). (abstract and cv) (poster)
14:45-15:45C. Rau: Cutting-edge tomographic imaging at the Diamond Light Source. (abstract and cv) (poster)
16:00-17:00A. Rack: Microimaging of tissues and dental implants at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. (abstract and cv) (poster)
November 18 
13:30-14:30F. Beckmann: Optimized density resolution for microtomography. (abstract and cv) (poster)
14:45-15:45A. Diaz: Brilliant X-rays for the imaging of nanostructures in medical Research. (abstract and cv) (poster)
16:00-17:00A. Bravin: Microbeam radiation therapy and radiosurgery. (abstract and cv) (poster)
December 2 
13:30-14:30Students (B. Müller and G. Schulz): Rapid-fire presentations of student's posters
14:45-15:45B. Hornberger: Expanding the reach of synchrotron X-ray techniques. (abstract and cv) (poster)
16:00-17:00J. Herzen: From X-ray physics to biomedical imaging. (abstract and cv) (poster)

 

Materials Science and Biomaterials (28421-01)

Autumn Semester 2020 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Universitätsspital Klinikum 1, Hörsaal 2, Wednesday 8:15 - 12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. S. Madduri, Dr. B. Osmani

Schedule 
September 16Part 1: Introduction into Biomaterials Science; Nanoscience for human health (B. Müller), Part 2: Regenerative medicine (S. Madduri), Tutorial 1, Solution 1
September 23Part 1: Crystalline structure of condensed matter (B. Müller), Part 2: Standards of biocompatibility tests (S. Madduri),, Tutorial 2, Solution 2
September 30Part 1: Crystal binding in solid-state materials (B. Müller), Part 2: Sterilization methods (S. Madduri),, Tutorial 3, Solution 3
October 7Part 1: Polymeric solid states (B. Müller), Part 2: Crystal defects (B. Müller),a href="../protected/Basel/tutorial04_hs20.pdf">Tutorial 4, tutorial slides, Solution 4
October 14Polymers for medical implants including hydogels (S. Madduri), Tutorial 5, Solution 5
October 21Preparation of surfaces and the skin of crystals (B. Müller),, Tutorial 6, tutorial slides, Solution 6
October 28Formation of solid-state materials (B. Müller),, Tutorial 7, tutorial slides, Solution 7
November 4Metal-based implants and scaffolds (B. Müller),, Tutorial 8, tutorial slides, Solution 8
November 11Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine (B. Müller),, Tutorial 9, tutorial slides, Solution 9
November 18Part 1: Stimuli-responsive liposomes (B. Müller); Part 2: Drug delivery systems and nerve regeneration (S. Madduri),, Tutorial 10, tutorial slides, Solution 10
November 25Part 1: High-resolution hard X-ray tomography (μCT) (B. Müller); Part 2: μCT for clinical research (B. Müller);, Tutorial 11, tutorial slides, Solution 11
December 2Part 1: Dental materials and related engineering (B. Müller); Part 2: Materials and technologies from a dentist's point of view (K. Jäger);, Tutorial 12, tutorial slides, Solution 12
December 9Part 1: Characterization of materials (B. Müller); Part 2: Brain Computer Interface (B. Osmani);, Tutorial 13, tutorial slides, Solution 13
December 16Part 1: Materials selection in implant design A (B. Müller); Part 2: Employing materials science for improving human health (S. Madduri); Part 3: Materials selection in implant design B (B. Müller);,Tutorial 14, tutorial slides, Solution 14

 

Materials in Medicine: Nanostructural Analysis (54879-01) and Tissues regeneration (54000-01)

Spring Semester 2020 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering

DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 13:15-18:00 (break 15:30-15:45)
Responsible Lecturers: Dr. S. Madduri (54000-01) and Dr. A. Sadeghpour (54879-01)
Lecturers: B. Müller and M. Jungo

Schedule 
February 20Introduction to the tissue characterization and engineering as well as to the nanostructural characterization of medically relevant materials and human tissue components (S. Madduri, B. Müller, A. Sadeghpour), (part 2)
February 27Basics of SAXS and laboratory case study �€“nanoparticles in solution (A. Sadeghpour), Tutorial 2
March 12Polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine (S. Madduri), Tutorial 3
March 19Tailoring biomaterials for regenerative medicine (S. Madduri)
Group 1: Moira, Corinne, Carina; Group 2: Abinaya, Joana, Sebatien; Group 3: Judit, Lucas, Cigmed.
March 26From human tissues to bio-inspired implants (B. Müller), Tutorial 5
April 2Identification of materials incompatibility using the splinter test and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis within an electron microscope (M. Jungo and B. Müller), Tutorial 6
April 16Drug delivery for tissue regeneration (S. Madduri), Tutorial 7
April 23Bioengineering of tissues and entire organs (S. Madduri), Tutorial 8
April 30Indirect approaches for SAXS analysis and laboratory case study �€“ proteins in solution (A. Sadeghpour), Tutorial 9
May 7Scattering from biomimetic lipid membranes and laboratory case study �€“ multi-lamellar vesicles (A. Sadeghpour), Tutorial 10
May 14Scattering of polymers and laboratory case study - polymers in solution, a chain configuration study (A. Sadeghpour), Tutorial 11
May 28Student presentations and scientific discussions on materials in medicine (S. Madduri, B. Müller, A. Sadeghpour), Tutorial 12

 

Digital Dentistry (27584-01)

Spring Semester 2020 for Master students in Biomedical Engineering

DBE 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 10:15-12:00
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. G. Schulz

Schedule 
February 20Introduction to digital dentistry, Organs and structures in mastication: Jaws, teeth, temporomandibular joint, muscles, tongue, lips, cheeks, and oral mucosa (B. Müller, K. Jäger): Part 1, Part 2.Tutorial 1
February 27Orale Gesundheit im Alter - eine demographische Herausforderung (�–ffentliche Vorlesung zu Semesterbeginn und gleichzeitig Antritts-vorlesung); 11.15 Uhr, grosser Hörsaal, Zentrum fu�ˆr Lehre und Forschung, Hebelstrasse 20, Basel (M. Bornstein), Tutorial 2
March 12Conventional micro computed tomography using the example of dentistry (B. Müller, G. Schulz), Tutorials 3-9
March 19Ex vivo characterization of a human crown: Preparation, data acquisition and reconstruction (G. Schulz, B. Müller), Tutorials 3-9
March 26Dental caries removal (A. Izquierdo and J. von Jackowski): slides, high resolution photos, Tutorials 3-9
April 2Ex vivo characterization of human crowns after caries removal (G. Schulz, B. Müller), Tutorials 3-9
April 16Dental filling ex vivo �€“ a practical course (A. Izquierdo and J. von Jackowski), Tutorials 3-9
April 20/23Part 1: Polishing dental fillings (A. Izquierdo), Part 2: Ex vivo characterization of human crowns after filling (G. Schulz, B. Müller), Tutorials 3-9
April 30Data registration, visualization, and analysis (G. Schulz, B. Müller), Tutorials 3-9
May 7Nanodentistry (B. Müller), Tutorial 10
May 14Digital work-flow and precision measurements of dental prostheses (B. Müller with K. Jäger, C. Vögtlin, M. Sacher), slides,  Tutorial 11
May 28Sensor-enhanced treatments of malfunctions in the oral cavity (B. Müller with B. Osmani, T. Töpper, and J. von Jackowski), slides, Tutorial 12

 

Materials Science and Biomaterials

Compulsory lecture for Master students in Biomedical Engineering, fall semester 2019

Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Wednesday 9:30 - 11:00, 11:30-12:15, 12:25-13:10
Responsible Lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller 
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. S. Madduri, Dr. A. Sadeghpour, Prof. Dr. A. Zam

Schedule 
September 18Introduction into Biomaterials Science, nanotechnology for human health (B. Müller), Tutorial 1, Solution 1
September 25Crystalline structure of solid-state materials and human tissues (B. Müller), Tutorial 2, Solution 2
October 2Binding in condensed matter (B. Müller), Tutorial 3, Solution 3
October 9Polymeric solid states, crystal defects (B. Müller), Tutorial 4, Solution 4
October 16Self-assembling in biomaterials, visible-light-biomaterials interactions (A. Sadeghpour and A. Zam), Tutorial 5, Solution 5
October 23Preparation of surfaces and the skin of crystals (B. Müller), Tutorial 6, Solution 6
October 30Formation of solid-state materials (B. Müller), Tutorial 7, Solution 7
November 6Dental materials (B. Müller and K. Jäger), Tutorial 8, Solution 8
November 13Standards of biocompatibility tests and sterilization methods (S. Madduri), Tutorial 9, Solution 9
November 20Metal-based implants and scaffolds (B. Müller), Tutorial 10, Solution 10
November 27Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine (B. Müller), Tutorial 11, Solution 11
December 4Polymers for medical implants including hydogels (S. Madduri), Tutorial 12, Solution 12
December 11Characterization of materials (B. Müller), Tutorial 13, Solution 13
December 18Materials selection in implant design; Employing materials science for improving human health (B. Müller), Tutorial 14, Solution 14

 

Digital Dentistry

Lecture FS 2019 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, room 14.03.002, Thursday 9:15 - 10:00, 10:15 - 11:00
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Dr. B. Müller
Further lecturers: Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. med. dent. B. Ilgenstein
Assistance: S. Matviykiv, C. Vögtlin, G. Schulz, J. von Jackowski, T. Töpper, B. Osmani, M. Sacher, A. Izquierdo

Schedule 
February 21Introduction to digital dentistry, Tutorial 1
February 28How to improve X-ray imaging in dental offices, Tutorial 2
March 7Organs and structures in mastication: jaws, teeth, temporomandibular joint, muscles, tongue, lips, cheeks, and oral mucosa, Tutorial 3
March 21Ex vivo characterization of a human crown: basics, preparation and data acquisition, Tutorial 4
March 28Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with dental filling: preparation and data acquisition, Tutorial 5
April 4Ex vivo characterization of a human crown with dental filling: reconstruction and data analysis, Tutorial 6
April 11Sensor-enhanced treatments of malfunctions in the oral cavity, Tutorial 7
April 25Digital work-flow and precision measurements of dental prostheses, Tutorial 8
May 2Oral surgery: selection of dental implants and their placement, Tutorial 9
May 9Smart NiTi for medical applications, Tutorial 10
May 16Research methods in nanodentistry, Tutorial 11
May 23Interlocking digital approaches in oral health
 

 

Materials in Medicine: Tissues Regeneration & Nanostructural Analysis

Combination of lecture, workshop and practical course FS 2019 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, Thursday 15:00 - 19:00
Dr. Srinivas Madduri, Dr. Amin Sadeghpour, Prof. Dr. B. Müller 

Schedule 

February 21Introduction to nanostructural characterization of medically relevant materials and human tissue components (A. Sadeghpour) 
Introduction to the tissue engineering and regeneration (S. Madduri, B. Muller)
February 28Polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine (S. Madduri)
March 7Tailoring biomaterials for regenerative medicine (S. Madduri)
March 21Bioengineering of tissues and entire organs (S. Madduri)
March 28Drug delivery for tissue regeneration (S. Madduri)
April 4From human tissues to bio-inspired implants (B. Müller)
April 11Electron microscopy analysis (M. Jungo)
April 25Basics of SAXS and laboratory case study - nanoparticles in solution (A. Sadeghpour)
May 2Indirect approaches for SAXS analysis and laboratory case study - proteins in solution (A. Sadeghpour)
May 9Scattering from biomimetic lipid membranes and laboratory case study - multi-lamellar vesicles (A. Sadeghpour)
May 16Scattering of polymers and laboratory case study - polymers in solution, a chain configuration study (A. Sadeghpour)
May 23Student presentations and discussions on materials in medicine (S. Madduri, A. Sadeghpour, B. Müller)
 

 

Developments in Dental Research

Selected research topics in Biomedical Engineering FS 2019

Kleiner Hörsaal, Universitäres Zentrum für Zahnmedizin Basel (UZB), Thursday 12:00 - 13:30
Organizers: Carlalberta Verna and Bert Müller

Schedule 
February 21Introduction from clinical view, from materials engineering view including goals/aims of the lecture series (C. Verna, B. Müller)
February 28Enamel of Mice and Men - Unique Structures and Properties (S.N. White)
March 7Fiber-reinforced composites for dental applications (P. Vallittu)
March 21AI/ML-based X-ray Imaging of Hard Tissues at High-resolution (Ge Wang)
March 28Mechanical engineering in oral health (M. Dalstra)
April 4Anatomically accurate modeling in orthodontic biomechanics (C. Bouraul)
April 18Biomimetic materials research (P. Zaslansky)
April 25Intrinsically antibacterial systems for biomedical applications (S. Deb)
May 2Biological and technological platforms in dental research (G. Orsini)
May 9Titanium alloys for biomedical purposes (M. de Wild)
May 16De- and remineralization of teeth (G. Davis)
May 23Student Presentations
 
 
 

 

Surface Physics

Lecture FS 2019

Physics department, room 1.09, Tu 08:15-10:00
Thilo Glatzel, Thomas Jung, Bert Müller, Frithjof Nolting, Andriy Romanyuk

March 26Electron diffraction methods in particular RHEED and LEED, Tutorial 1

 

Materials Science and Biomaterials

Lecture HS 2018 for Master in Biomedical Engineering

Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, room 14.03.002, Wed 9:10 - 10:40, 11:00 - 12:30
Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. med. dent. B. Ilgenstein, Dr. Srinivas Madduri, Dr. Amin Sadeghpour, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Azhar Zam, Prof. Dr. B. Müller 

Schedule 
September 19Introduction into Biomaterials Science, nanotechnology for human health, Tutorial 1, Solutions 1
September 26Standards of biocompatibility tests and sterilization methods, Tutorial 2, Solutions 2
October 3Crystalline structure of solid-state materials and human tissues,  Tutorial 3, Solutions 3
October 10Binding in condensed matter, Tutorial 4, Solutions 4
October 17Polymeric solid states, crystal defects, Tutorial 5, Solutions 5
October 24Self-assembling in biomaterials, visible-light-biomaterials interactions, Tutorial 6, Solutions 6
October 31Preparation of surfaces and the skin of crystals, Tutorial 7, Solutions 7
November 7Formation of solid-state materials, Tutorial 8, Solutions 8
November 14Metal-based implants and scaffolds, Tutorial 9, Solutions 9
November 21Natural and synthetic ceramics for implants and regenerative medicine, Tutorial 10, Solutions 10
November 28Polymers for medical implants, Tutorial 11, Solutions 11
December 5Dental materials, Tutorial 12, Solutions 12
December 12Characterization of materials, Tutorial 13, Solutions 13
December 19Materials selection in implant design; Physics meets medicine, Tutorial 14, Solutions 14
 

 

Materials and Technologies in Dentistry 

Lecture FS 2018

Gewerbestrasse 14, 4123 Allschwil, room 14.03.002, Tu 14:15-15:45
Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. med. dent. B. Ilgenstein, Dr. med. dent. M. Jungo, Prof. Dr. B. Müller

February 27Materials and Technologies in Dentistry - Introduction, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 14:15-15:45 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 (B. Müller)
May 15Dentist�’s World in dental practice for oral surgery, Ilgenstein Zahnärzte, Ilgenstein zahnärzte, Goldgasse 9-11, 09:15-17.00, 4500 Solothurn (B. Ilgenstein)

 

Summer School on Nanoscience for Human Health, 25-30 June 2017, Saas-fee 

Lectures Phd Biomedical Engineering SS 2017
Prof. Dan Peer, Prof. Thomas Pfohl, Prof. Morten Foss, Dr. Simone E. Hieber, Prof. Bert Müller

Schedule
Day 1- PresentationsControlled Release Science- A historical overviewChallenges and opportunities in systemic delivery of drugs into tumors
Day 1- Poster SessionPoster session I
Day 2- PresentationsHarnessing RNA Nanomedicine for Precision Therapy in Inflammation and CancerRNAi nanomedicines: an immunological standpointMicro- and Nano Fluidics for Biomedicine
Day 2- Poster SessionPoster session IIPoster session III
Day 3- PresentationsScientific Case- workshopCell Motility at the Micro- and Nano scaleDesign Thinking I- ARENA
Day 3- Poster SessionPoster session IV
Day 4- PresentationsDesign Thinking II- Develop Design Thinking III- Discover 
Day 5- PresentationsCells at surfaces- Guiding Cells using Surface CuesEnhancing the capabilities of artificial muscle implants using low-voltage dielectric elastomer sensors

 

Materials and Technologies in Dentistry 

Lecture FS 2017
Prof. Dr. med. dent. K. Jäger, Dr. med. dent. B. Ilgenstein, Dr. med. dent. M. Jungo, Prof. Dr. B. Müller

Schedule 
February 21Materials and Technologies in Dentistry - Introduction, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 14:15-15:45 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 (B. Müller)
April 4Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Dentistry, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 14:15-15:45 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 (B. Müller)
April 18Materials and Technologies in Dentistry, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 14:15-15:45 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 (F. Bornert) 
April 25Dentist�’s World in dental practice for oral surgery, Ilgenstein Zahnärzte, Goldgasse 9-11, 9:15-16:45 CH-4500 Solothurn (B. Ilgenstein)
May 4Dental Clinic 9.00-11.30, Hebelstrasse 3, Basel (M. Jungo) 
May 18Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 09:00-11:30 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 (M. Jungo) 
May 23Materials, Technologies and Prothetic Dentistry in Practice, 09:00-16:00 (c-in 8:30), Blaues Haus, Feldstrasse 6; 4663 Aarburg (K. Jäger)
May 30Exams, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil, 14:15 Vorlesungsraum DBE 14.03.002 

 

Seminar Series: Selected research topics in Biomedical Engineering - Musculoskeletal system analysis

Seminar FS 2017
Thr, 14:00-15:30  
Room 14.03.002, Gewerbestrasse 14, Allschwil
List of talks

Surface Science (No. 24346-01)

Contribution to Lecture FS 2017

Electron Diffraction Methods, Tutorial 

 

Nano I 

Contribution to Lecture HS 2013
Dezember 18, 2012, 14:15 -15:00  

Nanoforschung in Medizin und Zahnmedizin 

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