Course title
生命工学フロンティア特論Ⅵ   [Frontiers in Biotechnology Ⅵ]
Course category common courses  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 1080703
Instructor(s)
金 賢徹   [KIM Hyonchol]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
This lecture presents AIST researches involved in partner graduate school.
Biotechnology researches developed in AIST Biomedical Research Institute (https://unit.aist.go.jp/bmd/)will be presented with recent technology trends including practical examples.This lecture is held as an intensive course simultaneously with Frontier of Biotechnology III.
Purpose:Training of research planning ability. To deepen your understanding about principles and recent applications for various measurement techniques.
Expected Learning
To deepen the understanding of both principles and recent trends about practical bioengineering research, and to build up an image about future career path.
Course schedule
Day 1: Introduction, micro- and nano-particles, microscopy techniques
Methods to fabricate various micro- and nano-particles and their applications for life science studies are explained. In addition, principles and recent developments for various microscopy techniques are lectured.

Day 2: Atomic force microscopy and single cell nano-manipulations
Principles of atomic force microscopy (AFM) are introduced. In addition, nano-manipulation technologies using the AFM are explained.

Day 3: On-chip cellomics and its application for cancer diagnostics
On-chip cellomics technologies based on micro-fabrication technologies are lectured. In addition, its application for cancer diagnostics are introduced.
Prerequisites
None
Required Text(s) and Materials
None
References
B. Bushan, H. Fuchs Eds., "Applied Scanning Probe Methods IX", Springer
J.N. Israelachivili, "Intermolecular and Surface Forces", Academic Press
Assessment/Grading
Attendance and contribution for lecture (70%)
Discussion (30%)
Message from instructor(s)
・No conditions for this course. Students who are interested in AIST's research example will be welcomed.
・Any questions will be welcomed during or after the lecutre, or by e-mail. You can also come to office during the following office hour,
Course keywords
Cell Engineering,Nanobiotechnology, Biosensing, Atomic force microscopy, Microchip, Nanoparticles
Office hours
Irregular (typically Monday and Wednesday) 10:00 - 18:00. Office: Room 404, Bldg.11
Remarks 1
E-mail: kim-hc@m2.tuat.ac.jp
Remarks 2
There is a possibility to offer separate classes in Japanese and English.
Related URL
https://unit.aist.go.jp/bmd/
Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
7/8/2020 3:43:42 PM