By Joanne Moody
One of the highlights of our recent event was the poster sessions. These presentations showcased the curiosity, creativity, and commitment that drive innovation in medical plastics and biomaterials. We are grateful to all of our presenters for sharing their work and engaging in thoughtful discussions with attendees
Our academic researchers brought forward impressive and impactful projects.
- Block CoPolymer-Directed Self-Assembly of Optically Active Nanoparticles by Jayme Chow from UC Irvine
- Preparation of pNIPAAm-HA Hydrogels for the Use in Treatment of Corneal Ulcers by Snigdha Rayala and Judith Praba Prabhahar Albert from San Jose State University
- Influence of Carbon Fiber Reinforcement on the Shape Memory Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of PETG by Viswanath Aditham and Yanika Schneider from San Jose State University
We were equally pleased to feature strong industry-focused research and real-world perspectives.
- Materials Testing to Support Root Cause Analysis for Manufacturing and Quality Issues at AtriCure by Cameron Sawyer, AtriCure, Inc.
- Antimicrobial Polymer Coatings for Orthopedic Applications by Emma Wrigglesworth, Inhibit Coatings
- Medical Wearable Device Plastic and Adhesive Challenges by Joanne Moody, Zeta Scientific LLC
- Predicting Creep Performance of Spring-Loaded Parts in Injection Devices by Ram Ratnagiri, Mark Hazel, Liz Stubbs, et al.
Thank you to all our presenters for raising the bar and inspiring the next generation of materials and medical device professionals.
