Stem Cell Engineering: A WTEC Global Assessment (Science Policy Reports)

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ISBN 10: 3319050737 / ISBN 13: 9783319050737

Published by Springer, 2014

Editor(s): Nerem, Robert M.; Loring, Jeanne F.; Mcdevitt, Todd C.; Palecek, Sean P.; Schaffer, David V.; Zandstra, Peter W. Series: Science Policy Reports. Num Pages: 308 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 626. . 2014. 2014th Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9783319050737

Synopsis:

This book describes a global assessment of stem cell engineering research, achieved through site visits by a panel of experts to leading institutes, followed by dedicated workshops. The assessment made clear that engineers and the engineering approach with its quantitative, system-based thinking can contribute much to the progress of stem cell research and development. The increased need for complex computational models and new, innovative technologies, such as high-throughput screening techniques, organ-on-a-chip models and in vitro tumor models require an increasing involvement of engineers and physical scientists. Additionally, this book will show that although the US is still in a leadership position in stem cell engineering, Asian countries such as Japan, China and Korea, as well as European countries like the UK, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are rapidly expanding their investments in the field. Strategic partnerships between countries could lead to major advances of the field and scalable expansion and differentiation of stem cells. This study was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

From the Back Cover:

This book describes a global assessment of stem cell engineering research, achieved through site visits by a panel of experts to leading institutes, followed by dedicated workshops. The assessment made clear that engineers and the engineering approach with its quantitative, system-based thinking can contribute much to the progress of stem cell research and development. The increased need for complex computational models and new, innovative technologies, such as high-throughput screening techniques, organ-on-a-chip models and in vitro tumor models require an increasing involvement of engineers and physical scientists. Additionally, this book will show that although the US is still in a leadership position in stem cell engineering, Asian countries such as Japan, China and Korea, as well as European countries like the UK, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands are rapidly expanding their investments in the field. Strategic partnerships between countries could lead to major advances of the field and scalable expansion and differentiation of stem cells. This study was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Stem Cell Engineering: A WTEC Global ...
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New