Hydrogel Biomaterials III: Design and Characterization

Hydrogels have secured a promising place among biomaterials for a broad range of applications. This session will focus on the design, engineering, development, and/or newfound uses of hydrogel systems, including systems for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) cell culture, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and other biomedical applications. Hydrogels derived from natural and/or synthetic materials will be highlighted with an emphasis on biomimetic design to control cellular behavior. Systems that capture the heterogeneous nature of native tissues are also of interest. We encourage faculty candidates to submit abstracts to the general “Biomaterials: Faculty Candidates” session. When considering abstract submission, please note oral presentations may be limited to one per person (presenter) for contributed abstracts to ensure broad programming. Graduate Students: By applying to this session you may be eligible for the Biomaterials Graduate Student Award Session established to honor the best graduate student submissions through recognition and cash awards. See the session titled 'Biomaterials: Graduate Student Award Session' for details.