Are you working on a project related to medical polymer science, polymer engineering, or medical innovation?
We invite you to share your research with industry leaders by participating in the SPE Poster Session at our upcoming industry event!
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Present your work to academics and professionals
- Gain visibility and recognition within the medical polymer and medical device community
- Build your network and explore career opportunities
We are pleased to offer complimentary registration and a monetary stipend to students presenting posters, to support their participation. We encourage two presenters per poster, and both co-authors should be included in the online input form. A Best Poster Award will be presented on Tuesday, following judging on Monday. Poster size should be 3’ x 4’. Final poster need to be done by Oct 1 for our committee review.
Submit your poster abstract today and take part in one of the most exciting technical showcases for emerging talent. Poster presenters need not be present.
“Last year I attended the MiniTec with two masters students who presented their research. We had a wonderful experience. Students gained exposure to the latest polymer science in the biomedical field and received quality feedback on their posters from industry professionals. All of us left the meeting energized by the connections we made during the experience, and we look forward to attending next year. ”
Yanika Schneider, SJSU – Chemical Engineering department
ABSTRACT DEADLINE – Nov 20, 2026
“I had a great time at the MiniTec conference and MD&M show in February! It was a fantastic networking opportunity, and I will definitely go again! The conference provided an excellent way to network and meet industry scientists. I have made industry connections who are coming to speak to our Polymer Science Club.”
Jayme Chow, UC Irvine
Topics of interest include the following:
1. Advanced Medical Polymers
- Smart, self-healing, bio inspired, and antimicrobial medical plastics
- Material biocompatibility
- Materials & technologies critical for next generation medicines & therapeutic delivery systems
- Stimuli Response in Polymers
2. Next-Generation Medical Devices & Therapeutic Delivery
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in healthcare
- Next generation medical devices and therapeutic delivery systems
- Personalization in materials, manufacturing, devices, and measurements
- Development of hybrid devices to reduce single-use plastic waste and OEM end-of-life responsibilities
3. Manufacturing Innovations & Process Control
- Additive manufacturing in medical devices (3D and “4D” printing)
- Innovations in polymer processing and device manufacturing
- Micro-Implementation
- AI and machine learning-driven tools for medical plastics manufacturing
4. Regulatory Compliance & Testing
- Testing and validation of medical plastics (evolving standards and regulations: ISO 10993 updates, MDR, PFAS)
- Interactions between medical plastics and sterilization methods (e.g., ethylene oxide limitations)
5. Sustainability & Lifecycle Considerations
- Sustainability in healthcare materials and manufacturing
- Design considerations for balancing safety, convenience, and lifecycle impact
- Recycling: PVC IV bags & tubing, Syringes, etc.
- Micro-plastics
If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support your success!
Download poster for posting on a bulletin board.