Abstract: A surgical training device for use with a thoracic tissue model includes a base having a thoracic tissue model receiving area. A first rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a first side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area and a second rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a second side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area opposite the first side. A plurality of simulated ribs each have a first end coupled to the first rib mounting member and a second end coupled to the second rib mounting member, and are repositionable between right and left thoracic configurations.

Abstract: A tissue engineered three-dimensional model and related processes and apparatus. The model includes a three-dimensional porous ceramic template including a plurality of primary macro-pores; and cells cultured in the three-dimensional porous ceramic template, wherein at least some of the cells form one or more three-dimensional cellular matrices in the primary macro-pores. A process for preparing a tissue engineered three-dimensional model includes the steps of preparing the three-dimensional porous ceramic template, including a plurality of primary macro-pores; and culturing cells in the three-dimensional porous ceramic template, wherein at least some of the cells form one or more three-dimensional cellular matrices in the primary macro-pores.

Abstract: A surgical training device for use with a thoracic tissue model includes a base having a thoracic tissue model receiving area. A first rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a first side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area and a second rib mounting member is slidably coupled to the base adjacent a second side of the thoracic tissue model receiving area opposite the first side. A plurality of simulated ribs each have a first end coupled to the first rib mounting member and a second end coupled to the second rib mounting member, and are repositionable between right and left thoracic configurations.

Abstract: A surgical training system may include a model base having at least one channel therein and opening outwardly to a top surface. A model insert may be removably coupled to the top surface of the model base. The model insert may include tissue for surgical training and a plurality of connectors coupled to the tissue and slidably received within the at least one channel.

Abstract: A granule form e d from a tubular body having an outer surface and an inner surface separated by a matrix, and at least one core defining an opening extending through the tubular body. The outer surface of the matrix is adapted to permit fluid flow into and out of the matrix.

Abstract: A granule form e d from a tubular body having an outer surface and an inner surface separated by a matrix, and at least one core defining an opening extending through the tubular body. The outer surface of the matrix is adapted to permit fluid flow into and out of the matrix.

Abstract: A granule form e d from a tubular body having an outer surface and an inner surface separated by a matrix, and at least one core defining an opening extending through the tubular body. The outer surface of the matrix is adapted to permit fluid flow into and out of the matrix.

Abstract: A three-dimensional cancer culture model is provided suitable for chemotherapeutic testing and metastasis mechanism study.

Abstract: Granules useful for bone regenerative filler that exhibit enhanced cell migration and proliferation and differentiation.