Modeling Biomaterials

The investigation of the role of mechanical and mechano-chemical  interactions in cellular processes and tissue development is a rapidly  growing research field in the life sciences and in biomedical  engineering. Quantitative understanding of this important area in the  study of biological systems requires the development of adequate  mathematical models for the simulation of the evolution of these systems  in space and time. Since expertise in various fields is necessary, this  calls for a multidisciplinary approach.
This edited volume connects  basic physical, biological, and physiological concepts to methods for  the mathematical modeling of various materials by pursuing a multiscale  approach, from subcellular to organ and system level. Written by active  researchers, each chapter provides a detailed introduction to a given  field, illustrates various approaches to creating models, and explores  recent advances and future research perspectives.  Topics covered  include molecular dynamics simulations of lipid membranes,  phenomenological continuum mechanics of tissue growth, and translational  cardiovascular modeling.  
Modeling Biomaterials will be a valuable  resource for both non-specialists and experienced researchers from  various domains of science, such as applied mathematics, biophysics,  computational physiology, and medicine.