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Design brief
Represents a client-identified need.
Starting point of user-centered design
Understanding audience needs and empathizing with experiences.
Design process
Systematic problem-solving approach used by scientists and engineers.
Iterative design process
Repetitive nature allowing revisiting of steps.
Coronary artery disease
Blockage or narrowing of coronary arteries.
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque and fatty deposits in coronary arteries.
Risk factors for atherosclerosis
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, smoking, diabetes.
Coronary stenting
Process of using a stent to treat blocked arteries.
Stent function
Keeps blood vessels open.
Drug-eluting material
Coating with a drug for durability.
Thrombosis
Clotting.
Models in experimental design
Simplified versions aiding in design understanding and communication.
Computer-aided design (CAD) program
Used for creating 3D models.
R & D scientist
Research and development role.
3D Software Engineer
Creates physical and 3D models.
Regenerative medicine
Field combining tissue engineering and molecular biology for cell replacement.
HLA typing
Testing surface antigens for transplantation compatibility.
Immunosuppressant drugs
Suppress the immune system.
Xenotransplantation
Transplanting organs from different species into humans.
Ghost organs
Cells removed from an organ leaving a protein scaffold.
Bioprinting
3D printing scaffold for cell growth.
Stem cells
Cells with the ability to develop into different types.
Biomedical engineer
Develops tools for disease diagnosis and treatment.
Bioprinter
Device using cells and biomaterials for body part development.
SDS in organ scaffold preparation
Destroys apple cells for scaffold creation.
Preventive medicine
Aims to protect health and prevent diseases.
Vaccine purpose
Increases immunity to infections.
Primary prevention
Strategies to prevent disease occurrence.
Secondary prevention
Strategies for early disease detection.
Tertiary prevention
Strategies to support individuals with serious diseases.
Risk factor
Attribute increasing disease chance.
Prevention importance in healthcare
Reduces disease risk and care costs.
Formulations
Specific chemical make-up of pharmaceuticals.
Histamines production
In response to allergens.
Digestive system organs functions
Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, salivary glands, pancreas, gallbladder, liver.
pH
Describes acidity or basicity.
Stomach glands
Produce digestive juices with acids and enzymes.
Chyme
Liquid leaving the stomach for the small intestine.
Bile function
Breaks down fats and creates a basic environment.
Enteric coating purpose
Prevents quick dissolution in the stomach.
Enteric coatings
Made from sodium alginate and shellac.
Sodium alginate
Seaweed-derived gooey substance.
Shellac
Natural adhesive from the lac bug.
Pharmaceutical scientists
Investigate how compounds interact with cells
Discovery
Identify new compounds for treatment
Developement
Research and test drug effectiveness
Manufacture
Produce drugs for patients
Resume
Brief summary of personal, educational, and professional experience
Cover letter
Introduces candidate to employer and explains fit for position
Testing medications in a simulated environment
Ensures effectiveness and impact
Experimental design role
Step 4 in the design process, construct and test
Biomimicry
Designing based on living organisms or processes
Criteria
Necessary solution characteristics (Ex:solar powered)
Decision matrix
Table to evaluate and compare design choices systematically
Key for numerical rating scale
Determines good or bad ratings for solutions
Maintaining correct proportions in sketches
Break object down into simpler components
Shading sketch tips
Avoid using pencil tip, one-tone coloring, harsh blocks of highlight and shadow, and flat gradients.
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