一、Course Desc<x>ription
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<br>1. This course provides a general overview of recent advancements in medical 
<br>biotechnology.
<br>2. Major medical biotechnology fields including drugs, vaccines, medical devices, 
<br>and diagnostics will be introduced. 
<br>3. This course is of an advanced level and is more suitable for students with a 
<br>strong biochemistry background.
<br>4. This course will conduct intensive discussions in the classroom.
<br>5. In addition to technology, business, and ethical aspects will be included.
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<br> 二、Text Books
<br>No textbook will be assigned.
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<br> 三、References
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<br>Selected articles from biotechnology journals will be assigned.
<br>Genetic Engineering News
<br>European Patent Office Website
<br>PUBMED databa<x>se
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<br> 四、Teaching Method
<br>Problem-ba<x>sed, Team-ba<x>sed, and Self-learning
<br>Emphasis on discussion and presentation 
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<br> 五、Syllabus
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<br>Topics to be discussed in the class
<br>Cell and tissue culture
<br>me<x>tabolic engineering
<br>Enzyme engineering/Synthetic biology
<br>Tissue engineering
<br>Biomaterials
<br>Microfluidics and nanotechnology
<br>Drug delivery
<br>Vaccines
<br>Protein drug development and production
<br>Nucleic acid drug development
<br>Gene therapy
<br>Cell therapy
<br>Immunotherapy
<br>Medicinal natural compounds
<br>Precision medicine
<br>Molecular diagnosis
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<br> 六、Evaluation
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<br>Attendance (20%)
<br>Performance as a team (40%)
<br>Performance individually (40%)
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<br> 七、Website
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<br>EE-Class platform.
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