Symposium Chairs 

Dmitry Shtansky, Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloys, Russia, shtansky@shs.misis.ru
Sunil Kumar, Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia, Australia, sunil.kumar@unisa.edu.au

Bioactive and biocompatible coatings and biofunctionalization of surfaces for biomaterials and biomedical applications form the key focus of this symposium. The main function of such coatings and surfaces is to elicit and regulate specific functions in biological systems. Papers are solicited in areas related to: bioactive and biocompatible coatings for orthopedic and dental implants, cardio-vascular stents, drug delivery and biosensing; hydroxyapatite coatings; biomimetic and bio-inspired coatings; anti-bacterial and anti-biofouling coatings; electrospun coatings; biofunctionalization of materials surfaces such as tissue engineering scaffolds by wet chemical and plasma methods; cell-surface interactions;  bio-lubrication and bio-tribology; and processing and characterization of biomaterial surfaces. A special round-table discussion involving all the interested researchers is also envisaged for discussing topics of special interest for possible inclusion in the ICMCTF2010 program. 

Invited Speaker

Michael Wertheimer, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada, “Nitrogen-Rich Plasma Polymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications in Orthopaedic and Vascular Therapies”

Symposium A | Symposium B | Symposium C | Symposium D | Symposium E | Symposium F | Symposium G | Symposium H
  Topical Session TS-1 | Topical Session TS-2 | Topical Session TS-3  | Topical Session TS-4
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