Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
A biomaterial refers to any substance, whether natural or synthetic, designed to interact with biological systems while maintaining compatibility with living tissue. These materials serve medical purposes by either replicating, supporting, or substituting biological functions. They can perform passive roles, like artificial heart valves, or exhibit bioactive properties, such as cellular scaffolds that facilitate tissue regeneration or controlled-release carriers for therapeutic agents.