Meeting Minutes 10/05/2007

Present: All
Time: 12 noon
Location: 2nd floor Stanley workroom

Topics:
Introduction to project based on what was presented in class.
Discussed possible issues we may have to consider for a biomaterial:
-Density
-Osmolarity/Biological performance
-Other bulk material properties
-How does the brain remodel around the hole vs. around a material?
-Synthesis of artificial material or mimicking/growing artificial tissue.

Discussed the outline due on Tue. Oct 16:
1)Problem - what, why, problems, compsition of brain ECM
2)Current methods - pros and cons
3)Possible materials
4)Define improvement
5)Performance testing
6)Economics - production costs/methods

Action Items:
-Investigate the topic you were assigned (current methods or possible materials)
-Become aware of background information
-Come to next meeting prepared with research to start building the outline

Next Meeting: Thursday October 11, 10AM Stanley Atrium