3B: Orthopaedic Biomaterials SIG

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Room: Centennial I

Description

There are increasing demands for orthopedic biomaterials which play critical roles in patient care. This session invites presentations on metals, ceramics, and polymers that are used every day in modern orthopedic applications. Particular focuses will include octacalcium phosphates, bioabsorbable metallic materials, biomaterial degradation and impacts, and additive manufacturing. Applications will span across orthopedic, cardiovascular, craniomaxillofacial implants, etc. In vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies, as well as studies focusing on commercialization and clinical/translational challenges are welcome.

Moderators:

Marcin Wekwejt
Research Assistant Professor
Gdansk University of Technology

Dr. Amandine Impergre
Research Assistant Professor
Cloemson University

  • 9:45 AM. 113. Tanfloc-functionalization of Titania Nanotubes to Improve Hemocompatibility and Minimize Biofilm Formation.Vignesh Sathyanarayanan, G015022571, Ramesh Singh1, Liszt Madruga1, Ketul Popat1 1George Mason University

  • Bioprinted Collagen Scaffolds with TGF-β3 Delivery for Enhanced Fibrocartilage Differentiation.Chris Bashur, PhD1, Emily Matheson1, Victor Nygaard1, Shirin Changizi, PhD1, Nashaita Patrawalla, PhD1, Vipuil Kishore1 1Florida Institute of Technology

  • In Situ Printing-Enabled Fixation for Personalized Bone Defect Treatment.Feiyang Li1, Amir Seyedsalehi1, Farnoosh Saeedinejad1, Noah Pereira1, Mikaela Kutroli1, Ali Tamayol, PhD1, Mohamadmahdi Samandari, PhD2 1UConn, 2Old Dominion University