Biomaterials for Medical
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IAS Focused Program on
IAS held a focused program on Biomaterials for Medical Applications on
20-23 April 2015 in which new challenges and opportunities in
Bio-inspired Material Design, Biomaterials for Ophthalmic Applications,
and Nanomaterials for Medical Applications were discussed.
Three different themes in scientific areas generated fruitful and dynamic
discussions during the program. Materials inspired by biological systems
have huge potential in biomedical application due to their biomimetic
properties. Principles and new methodologies leading to the
development of these new materials presented in the program aroused
participants’ great interest. Innovative biomaterials advancing approaches
for drug delivery regenerative medicines and disease models for the eye
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Attended by around 55 participants, including material scientists,
bioengineers, and clinicians in related fields from US, Australia, Mainland
China and Hong Kong, the program served as an excellent occasion for
sharing new research findings, exchanging ideas and
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Event Highlights
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