Bio-CAD modeling and its applications in computer

Bio-CAD modeling and its
applications in computer-aided
tissue engineering
By W. Sun, B. Starly, J. Nam, and A. Darling
3D Printing and
How it Relates to IT
Armaun Emami
BUS 550
Spring 2013
Professor Chen
Background
• What is computer-aided tissue engineering?
Edited Video From http://www.explainingthefuture.com/video_bioprinting.html
The Future
• Biotechnology will enable us to
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Identify,
Understand,
Manipulate,
Improve
and control living organisms (including ourselves)
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The Future
• Biotechnology will enable us to increase quantity and quality
of human life
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Better disease control
Custom drugs
Gene therapy
Age mitigation and reversal
Prosthetics
Bionic Implants
Animal Transplants
3D Printing
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IT Major Issues
• What controversial issues may arise?
– Storing all the information
– Sharing the information through appropriate channels
– Nurturing multi-disciplinary interactions
– International Intellectual Property Rights
– Help Globalization Continue to Prosper
– Reduced Privacy
IT Role in Biotech
• How is the technology being applied?
IT Role in Advancement of Biotech
Experiment
Stimulates more
Experiment
Challenge Ideas
Data
Generate
Information
Share
3D Printing Applications of IT
From the Ground Up
Example of the Process
Future Applications
The 3D Ink
The 3D Ink
Analysis After Printing
Analysis After Printing
Biotech Advancement Solutions
• What strategies need to be
implemented in order for this to
be successful?
– Effective storage of data
– Collaborative and shareable
networks of data
– Universal methodologies of
tracking and analyzing data
– Standards of practice
– Safety and security of information
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Questions
1. What does Bioprinting require?
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Cells
Ink
Hydrogels
A&C
2. What major dilemmas will need to be addressed in the future?
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Security and Storage of Biotechnology Information
Moral and Ethical Issues Created from the Technology
Reduced Privacy
All the Above
3. What informational technology strategies can be implemented for
this technology?
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Large storage networks and transferring data over secured networks
Relation of biological experimental data for improved processes
Improved computing capacity
All the Above
References
• Anton, P, Silberglitt, R, and Schenider, J, 2012. The Global
Technology Revolution. National Defense Research Insititute.
• Sun, W, Starly, B, Nam, J, and Darling, A, 2005. Bio-CAD
modeling and its applications in computer-aided tissue
engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering and
Mechanics at Dresel University.
• http://www.explainingthefuture.com/video_bioprinting.html
• http://cdn.indulgy.com/0G/o/u/futureMITcellcircuitsrememb
ertheirhistorytechnologyfuturistic1.jpg
• http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/web/MultimediaFiles/ageing-2.jpg
• http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/432902
183.jpg?1319575605
Thank You!