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MRS Symposium F: Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Biomaterials serve a central role in the engineering of functional tissue replacements, both as supports for cell adhesion, vehicles for cell transplantation, and systems for controlled drug delivery. Multiple barriers often exist that can limit engineering of functional tissue replacements. The design and development of materials with the ability to specifically influence cellular processes may overcome these limitations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the synthesis of novel scaffolds, the cellular interactions with functionalized materials, cell and matrix mechanics, the localized delivery of proteins and DNA to induce tissue formation, and the clinical utility of these materials. Additionally, techniques to characterize material performance and the development of sensors, imaging techniques, and novel data collection and analysis approaches are welcome. This symposium will provide a multidisciplinary environment that links biology, engineering, and medicine to discuss material design and development that can regulate cellular processes either in vitro or in vivo. Topics include, but are not limited to: ·
Delivery strategies for gene and cell therapy Invited speakers include: James M. Anderson (Case Western Reserve Univ.), Anthony J. Atala (Harvard Medical School-Children's Hospital), Stephen F. Badylak (Purdue Univ.), Barbara D. Boyan (Georgia Inst. of Technology), Eugene P. Goldberg (Univ. of Florida), David W. Grainger (Colorado State Univ.), Robert S. Langer (Massachusetts Inst. of Technology), Douglas A. Lauffenburger (Massachusetts Inst. of Technology), Gail K. Naughton (San Diego State Univ.), Buddy D. Ratner (Univ. of Washington), Ross Tubo (Genzyme), Joseph P. Vacanti (Massachusetts General Hospital), and Ioannis V. Yannas (Massachusetts Inst. of Technology). Symposium Organizers Joyce
Y. Wong Christine
E. Schmidt Arthur
J. Coury Lonnie
Shea Anne
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