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! We welcome students from the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area to present their posters at this special event, to be held in person on October 21, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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. Poster size should be 3’ x 4’.
Submit your poster abstract today and take part in one of the most exciting technical showcases for emerging talent.
DEADLINE September 15, 2025
Topics include the following:
1. Advanced Medical Polymers
- Smart, self-healing, bioinspired, and antimicrobial medical plastics
- Material biocompatibility
- Materials & technologies critical for next generation medicines & therapeutic delivery systems
2. Next-Generation Medical Devices & Therapeutic Delivery
- 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
- 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
If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support your success!
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