4E: Hemocompatability and Blood Symposium 1

Biomaterial surfaces commonly initiate blood coagulation, posing a major barrier to the safe and effective use of blood-contacting devices such as stents, vascular grafts, catheters, and mechanical heart valves. In recent years, there has been a declining emphasis on investigating material-induced thrombosis and the development of novel materials and strategies to mitigate these challenges. This symposium will explore emerging strategies to enhance hemocompatibility, including surface passivation, bioactive coatings, and controlled release of anticoagulant agents. Topics will include mechanisms of blood-material interactions, thrombosis modeling, and translational approaches to improving vascular device performance.

Moderators:

Liszet Yeltsin Madruga
George Mason University

Elizabeth Brisbois, Ph.D
School of Chemical, Materials & Biomedical Engineering | Associate Professor | Distinguished Faculty Fellow
University of Georgia

Chris Siedlicki, MS, PhD
Jane A. Fetter Professor | Surgery
Penn State College of Medicine

Hitesh Handa, Ph.D
Professor and Regents' Entrepreneur
University of Georgia