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The European Symposium on Biomaterials and Related Areas (BioMAT) is a premier event dedicated to exploring the forefront of biomaterials research, development, and application. This symposium serves as a convergence point for academics, researchers, professionals, and industry insiders to share insights, breakthroughs, and challenges in the field of biomaterials. The scope of the symposium encompasses a wide array of topics, focusing on the structure, properties, biological responses, and applications of biomaterials.

A: Structure and Properties of Biomaterials

A.01: Bio nano materials
Exploration of nanoscale biomaterials and their unique properties.

A.02: Bioactive materials, bioglass, and calcium phosphates
Discussion on materials that interact positively with biological tissues.

A.03: Biodegradable materials
Innovations in materials that decompose naturally within the body.

A.04: Bioinspired materials / biomimetic materials
Development of materials inspired by biological processes and structures.

A.05: Biological materials and biomineralization
Study of natural biological materials and the process of biomineralization.

A.06: Computational biomaterials science
The role of computational approaches in understanding and designing biomaterials.

A.07: Hydrogels and biobased & synthetic polymers
Insights into hydrogels and polymers for biomedical applications.

A.08: Imaging of biomaterials
Advanced techniques for visualizing and assessing biomaterials.

B: Biological Response to Biomaterials

B.01: Autonomous biomaterials
Materials that act independently in response to biological signals.

B.02: Biocompatibility
Evaluation of material compatibility with biological systems.

B.03: Biofilms & antimicrobial biomaterials
Strategies to combat biofilms and develop antimicrobial biomaterials.

B.04: Biointerfaces and microenvironments
Investigation of the interactions at the interface between biomaterials and biological environments.

B.05: Clinical performance and microenvironments
Analysis of biomaterials’ performance in clinical settings and their interaction with biological microenvironments.

B.06: Multi-functional biomaterials
Development of biomaterials with multiple therapeutic or diagnostic functions.

B.07: Nano particles in biological environments
Impact and applications of nanoparticles in biological contexts.

C: Biomaterials Applications

C.01: Antifouling
Developments in materials that resist biological fouling.

C.02: Biomaterials regulation
Discussion on the regulatory landscape surrounding the development and use of biomaterials.

C.03: Current and future challenges for the MedTech industry
Overview of the challenges and future directions for medical technology in relation to biomaterials.

C.04: Dental materials
Innovations and advancements in materials for dental applications.

C.05: Drug and gene delivery
Biomaterials designed for effective delivery of drugs and genes.

C.06: Innovations in fabrication including 3D printing / additive manufacturing / biofabrication of biomaterials
Cutting-edge methods for creating biomaterials, including 3D printing.

C.07: Materials for ophthalmology
Specialized biomaterials for use in eye-related treatments.

C.08: Responsive and smart biomaterials
Materials that respond to environmental stimuli in intelligent ways.

C.09: Tissue engineering / regenerative medicine
Use of biomaterials to repair or regenerate damaged tissues or organs.

C.10: Antimicrobial and antiviral biomaterials
Antimicrobial and antiviral biomaterials focus on developing materials that inhibit the spread of microbes and viruses.