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CBS nominations for positions within the Board of Directors and proposals for CBS2026 0 comments

by Isabelle Catelas
Dear CBS member, This email concerns nominations for positions on the Board of Directors and proposals to host the 2026 Annual Meeting...
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A survey towards the development of a Canadian database of nanomedicine-related research expertise 0 comments

by Mohsen Akbari
As part of its legacy strategy, the NanoMedicines Innovation Network NMIN is creating an online database of Canadian nanomedicines researchers and the areas of expertise represented within their labs...
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Workshop: Peptide Synthesis and Applications in Regenerative Medicine 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
Dear Trainees, Drs. Marcelo Munoz and Emilio Alarcon will facilitate a workshop on Peptide Synthesis and Applications in Regenerative Medicine at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute from August 14th to 17th, 2023...
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International Society of Biofabrication (ISBF) Conference 2023 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
Dear Members, The annual conference of the International Society of Biofabrication ISBF is being held this September 17-20 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan...
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The effects of PMMA surface chemistry and neutrophil extracellular traps on THP1 cells and lens epithelial cells comments

by Elissa LeBlanc
Following cataract surgery, 20- 40 of patients experience reduced or afflicted vision via the development of posterior capsule opacification PCO , or secondary cataracts 1 ...
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Comparative Study on Adsorbed and Grafted Fibronectin Coatings on Fluorocarbon Surfaces for Cardiovascular Applications comments

by Vanessa Montano-Machado
When a dispositive is implanted in the human body, the first interactions its surface establishes with the surrounding biological tissues and fluids will influence its clinical success...
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Engineering personalized neural tissue using the novel functionalized transcription factor IASCL1 comments

by Stephanie Willerth
The transcription factor Ascl1 plays a key role in neural development and previous work by the Wernig group demonstrated that Ascl1 overexpression using viral vectors can reprogram fibroblasts directly in neurons through the process of cellular reprogramming ADDIN EN...
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Mineralized Bovine Tendon Sheets Prepared Through Alternate Soaking for Bone Tissue Regeneration comments

by Brendan Grue
Alternatives to existing implantable materials ex. metals or autologous grafts for bone tissue repair and regeneration are needed to improve patient outcomes and avoid the complications caused by issues such as stress shielding and donor site morbidity 1 ...
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Injectable Anisotropic Hydrogels comments

by Todd Hoare Kevin De France
While injectable hydrogels have several advantages in the context of experimental medicine and tissue engineering, their relatively weak mechanical properties and isotropic network structure often limit their practical applications or translation to clinical use...
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