Introduction
Scope and Background
The 2018 conference is dedicated to Bioinspired Materials. It will include presentations by keynote speakers who will give an overview of clinical and industrial translation of biomaterials on the 2018 conference theme as well as topics of general interest to the SSB+RM community.
Topics
The 2018 theme-related topic is Bioinspired Materials.
Other sessions and all poster presentations are open to all aspects of biomaterials science and regenerative medicine.
Confirmed Speakers
- Prof. Peter Fratzl, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Munich
Bone growth and regeneration – A materials science perspective - Prof. André Studart, Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich
3D Printing of biologically-inspired materials - Prof. Christoph Weder, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg
Bio-inspired stimuli-responsive materials - Dr. Benjamin Pippenger, Institut Straumann AG, Basel
Multifactorial surface modifications for comprehensive tissue management: a conceptual approach to dental implantology
Target Audience
The conference is open to everybody interested in the scientic and medical aspects of biomaterials and targets scientists, medical doctors, dentists and engineers dealing with metal, ceramic, polymer, and composites, or with tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
Young Scientists Activity
Young Scientists pre-conference workshop on the morning of June 6.
Limited places available.
Best Presentation Awards
Best student poster and oral presentation will be awarded by the SSB+RM.
Conference Language
The official language of the conference is English.