7F: Tissue Engineering SIG 2

Tissue Engineering SIG is a forum to exchange information, further knowledge, and promote greater awareness regarding all aspects of the use of biomaterials to engineering tissue substitutes or to promote tissue regeneration. Of primary interest and relevance to TE SIG is the use of appropriate materials (synthetic and natural) with cells (either native or from a donor source) and/or biological response modifiers (e.g., growth factors, cytokines and other recombinant products) to replace tissue and organ functions. Particular emphasis is placed on the
development of materials to better incorporate, protect, and deliver both the cells and biological response modifiers to help promote the healing and regenerative processes. This year’s session will also highlight the latest advancements in naturally-derived biomaterials, bioadhesives, and biomaterial membranes for tissue repair and wound healing. The group is committed to forging interactions among basic scientists, applied scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial members,
professional societies in related fields, and regulatory groups in its efforts to expand and effectively utilize the shared knowledge base in this multidisciplinary field. This session will also include biomaterials-enabled organoid systems and integrated biomaterials and synthetic biology approaches to engineer, model, and regenerate functional tissues.

Moderators:

Dr. Gulden Camci-Unal
Professor | Chemical Engineering, Center for Pathogen Research & Training (CPRT)
UMass Lowell

Scott Taylor
Poly-Med