Author Description

<p>This contributed volume reviews the latest advances on relevant 3D tissue engineered <i>in vitro </i>models of disease making use of biomaterials and microfluidics. The main focus of this book is on advanced biomaterials and microfluidics technologies that have been used in <i>in vitro</i> mimetic 3D models of human diseases and show great promise in revolutionizing personalized medicine. </p><p>Readers will discover important topics involving biomaterials and microfluidics design, advanced processing techniques, and development and validation of organ- and body-on-a-chip models for bone, liver, and cancer research. An in depth discussion of microfabrication methods for microfluidics development is also provided. </p><p>This work is edited by two truly multidisciplinary scientists and includes important contributions from well-known experts in their fields. The work is written for both early stage and experienced researchers, and well-established scientists enrolled in thefields of biomaterials, microfluidics, and tissue engineering, and is especially suited to those who wish to become acquainted with the principles and latest developments of<i> in vitro </i>models of diseases, such as professionals working in pharma, medicine, and engineering.</p><p><br></p>