Articles tagged with Biomaterials
Kohn's bioresorbable polymer was successfully licensed and incorporated into REVA Medical's stent devices. The collaboration resulted in rapid development and early pre-clinical study success.
A new technique developed by researchers at the University of Toronto has shown promise in guiding nerve cells to repair spinal damage. By using a series of fibrous rods with peptides, the team aims to stimulate cell adhesion and migration, bridging gaps between severed spine ends.
By applying combinatorial techniques, scientists can test thousands of polymeric materials in a single experiment, reducing the time and effort required to develop new materials. This technology has the potential to revolutionize fields such as biomedical and electronic engineering.
Dr. Fleming's research focuses on dental biomaterials and alternatives to amalgam alloys, demonstrating his commitment to developing clinicians as researchers in dental materials science. The IADR Young Investigator Award recognizes his scientific and mentoring skills, making him a strong role model for young researchers.
The Research in Prosthodontics/Implants Award was established to recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the field of prosthodontics. Nishimura's award acknowledges his contributions to four key areas: cell differentiation, tissue engineering, wound healing, and human genome bio-informatics.
Researchers found that there exists a critical nanometer size where mineral particles in biocomposites become insensitive to flaws, maintaining strength equivalent to a perfect crystal despite inherent defects. This phenomenon suggests that the engineering concept of stress concentration at flaws is no longer valid for nanoscale design.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a coating process that attracts and binds specific proteins to biomaterial surfaces, promoting affinity for natural healing. The technique, which uses keyhole-like indentations and sugar molecules, has shown strong affinity for proteins in laboratory experiments.