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Call for Symposia: WBC 2024 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
The Scientific Program Committee of WBC2024 are soliciting proposals for symposia at the upcoming World Congress in Daegu, Republic of Korea May 26 May 31, 2023 ...
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CBS Fall 2022 Newsletter 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
The Fall 2022 edition of the CBS Newsletter has been released. You can access it here.
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CBS 2023 Annual Meeting at Dalhousie University 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
The 38th CBS annual meeting with be held at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Call for abstracts opens December 1st, 2022, and the Early Bird registration deadline is March 1st, 2023...
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CBS mentorship and Professional Development Program: Information Session 0 comments

by Neda Latifi
The Canadian Biomaterials Society is pleased to present The 2022-2023 CBS mentorship and Professional Development Program Join The 2nd Lab and the CBS-QC Student Chapter this Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 5 00 PM for a hybrid information session about this program...
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In vitro endothelial cell transfection using linear and branched poly(β-amino ester) nanoparticles comments

by Nicholas DiStasio
Despite a rocky start, DNA-based gene therapy is re-gaining footing with the development of cutting-edge biodegradable materials...
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Ultra-high molecular weight hyperbranched polyglycerol polymers are hemocompatible materials for biomedical applications comments

by Lily Takeuchi
Generally, drug molecules are associated with low solubility in physiological media, rapid metabolism or undesired interaction with proteins present in the blood including enzymes and antibodies...
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Adoption of DNA-based Nanocomposite Hydrogels in Drug Delivery and Regeneration Therapy Applications comments

by Arghya Paul
Purpose The objective of this project was to deliver a unique malleable DNA-based hydrogel scaffold that can easily be injected by orthopedic surgeons, will set and integrate to the injured site after placement, and will be resorbed over time as it induces rapid in situ tissue regeneration via sustained delivery of osteoinductive drugs...
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Plasma approaches for controlling the release of silver ions from silver-based antibacterial nanocoatings comments

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Recently, the prevention of hospital-acquired infections HAIs has increased to a great extent, due to an augmented awareness on the importance to reduce the spread of bacteria on everyday surfaces located, e...
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Drug Release Model from an Intraocular Lens to Treat Post-Cataract Surgery Complications comments

by Laura Wells Danielle Clasky
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and affect approximately 21 million American adults...
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