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First and Last Name: Mohammad Suhaan Dar
Student / PhD / Postdoc: < b > PhD Institute: < b > Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT) Department: < b > Centre for nanotechnology Research Group leader: < b > Dr.Niroj Kumar Sahu < b > Nano - Galaxy: GQDs and Iron Oxide in Tumor Scaffold This confocal - style composite image captures the hybrid integration of fluorescent graphene quantum dots(GQDs, green) and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(Fe₃O₄, red) within a biomimetic hydrogel scaffold.Designed for a 3D in vitro tumor model, the structure mimics the extracellular matrix while enabling photothermal therapy and magnetic guidance.The distribution highlights nanoparticle retention and spatial arrangement within the porous hydrogel, emphasizing its potential for localized cancer treatment and real - time imaging.The artificial coloring enhances the visual appeal without altering the original signal. Note: Image represents preliminary findings.Data not published. Instrument used to produce the image: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope(CLSM)


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LUIGI AMBROSIO

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LUIGI AMBROSIO; ITALY
Institute of Polymers, Composite & Biomaterials, (iPCB-CNR)

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Biography
Luigi Ambrosio is Adjunct Research Director at Institute of Polymer, Composites & Biomaterials, CNR, Naples, Italy. He received the doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Naples "Federico II'. Qualified Full Professor in Bioengineering and in Materials Science and Technology. Director of Chemical Sciences & Materials Technology Department, CNR, Rome, Italy (2011-2017). Member of the High Level Group on Key Enabling Technologies, European Commission (2010-2015). President of the European Society of Biomaterials (2007-2013), Past President (2013-2017), Honorary Member (since 2018). He received the ESB "G. Winter Award 2015", for the high worldwide contribution to the Biomaterials Science. Member of the International Advisor Board of Sichuan University and Co-Director of MPBRC, SCU-CNR Joint Research Centre (2016-2020). Co-Chair of the Working group on “Advanced Materials, Nanomaterials and Biophysics”, Italy-USA Cooperation on Science and Technology (since 2016). He has been nominated Fellow of: (i) American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2001), (ii) Biomaterials Science and Engineering (2004), (iii) European Alliance for Medical and Biomedical Engineering & Science (2018) (iv) European Academy of Science (2019). Editor-in-Chief of J. of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine (since 2017). Research interests include design of polymers, composites and nanostructures for medical applications and regenerative medicine, additive technologies. He is author/co-author of more than 360 publications and 27 patents.

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Research interests include design of polymers, composites and nanostructures for medical applications and regenerative medicine, additive technologies.

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ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling more than 11.8 billion euros (FY 2024/25) in the four ZEISS segments Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. Today, about 46,600 employees globally in around 50 countries work hard to fulfill and exceed customer expectations. 15 percent of revenues is invested in science and R&D. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global challenges. Research Microscopy Solutions ZEISS Microscopy is the world's only one-stop manufacturer of light, electron, X-ray and ion microscope systems and offers solutions for correlative microscopy. The portfolio comprises of products and services for life sciences, materials and industrial research, as well as education and clinical practice. Contact us Carl Zeiss S.p.A. con socio unico Research Microscopy Solutions Via Varesina 162 20156 Milano (MI) Tel. 02937731 Email: info.microscopy.it@zeiss.com

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2024 George Winter Award winner interview: Prof. Aldo Boccaccini

2024 George Winter Award winner interview: Prof. Aldo Boccaccini

2024 George Winter Award winner is on YouTube! Prof. Aldo Boccaccini

If you have not done so yet, take a moment to watch our latest video highlighting a testimonial from the 2024 George Winter Award winner, Prof. A. Boccaccini, who offers a positive vision for the future of biomaterials through his rich experience.

You can find both a short and long version of this video on YouTube, as well as on the home page of our website and the ESB Past Winners - Scientific Achievements page

Vote for the official logo for the 50th anniversary of the ESB !

Vote for the official logo for the 50th anniversary of the ESB !

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Voting deadline: June 14th at 23:59

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Call for Papers – Biomaterials Science Special Issue CESB 2026

Call for Papers – Biomaterials Science Special Issue CESB 2026

Biomaterials Science is inviting submissions to a special issue associated with the 9th China-Europe Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine (CESB 2026).

We welcome original research articles aligned with the conference themes, showcasing advances at the interface of biomaterials, biology, and regenerative medicine.

This special issue offers an excellent opportunity for broad international visibility within the biomaterials community.

More informations: https://cesb2026.csbm.org.cn/index.php/index/index/artcle_detail.html?artcle_id=193


Submission deadline: 31 October 2026

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ESBiomaterials Educational Affiliates and Sister Societies

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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)http://www.biyomalzeme.org.tr

Hellenic Society for Biomaterials

Hellenic Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomaterials.org.gr

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)http://www.nbte.nl

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German Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.dgbm.org

Polish Society for Biomaterials

Polish Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomat.krakow.pl

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Scandinavian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.scsb.eu

Italian Society for Biomaterials

Italian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomateriali.org

SSBRM

SSBRMhttps://ssbrm.ch

UK Society for Biomaterials

UK Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.uksb.org.uk

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanics

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanicshttp://www.e-sibb.org

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)http://www.biomatfrance.com/

Romanian Society for Biomaterials

Romanian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.srb.ro/?language=1

European Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS-EU)

European Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS-EU)https://termis.org/chapters-europe

The European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO)

The European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO) http://www.esao.org/

European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)

European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) http://www.esbiomech.org/

European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS)

European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS)https://eors.info/

The Federation of European Materials Society

The Federation of European Materials Societyhttps://www.fems.org/

ESBiomaterials Industrial partners

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MPstrumenti

MPstrumenti

Silver

Zeiss

Silver
Anton Paar

Anton Paar

Bronze
Bio3DPrinting

Bio3DPrinting

Bronze
CELLINK

CELLINK

Bronze
ELVEFLOW

ELVEFLOW

Bronze
Intrauma

Intrauma

Bronze
MATTEK

MATTEK

Bronze
MERCK

MERCK

Bronze
REGENHU

REGENHU

Bronze
RIGENERA

RIGENERA

Bronze
Schaefer

Schaefer

Bronze
Agensmed

Agensmed

Start-Up
Asemblis

Asemblis

Start-Up
BIOINX

BIOINX

Start-Up
BiomimX

BiomimX

Start-Up
Cellex

Cellex

Start-Up
CONTIPRO

CONTIPRO

Start-Up
Impavid

Impavid

Start-Up
IVTech

IVTech

Start-Up
Nadir

Nadir

Start-Up
NOVASTERILIS

NOVASTERILIS

Start-Up
Ombu

Ombu

Start-Up
PBCbiomed

PBCbiomed

Start-Up
Readily3D

Readily3D

Start-Up
Tissuelabs

Tissuelabs

Start-Up
Frontiers

Frontiers

Publisher
MDPI

MDPI

Publisher
Springer Nature

Springer Nature

Publisher
BeWarrant

BeWarrant

Sponsor
BIOMOMENTUM

BIOMOMENTUM

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BIOPHAM

BIOPHAM

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DDD4HEALTH

DDD4HEALTH

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Electronmec

Electronmec

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POLBIONICA

POLBIONICA

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Rheolution

Rheolution

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Makby

Makby

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Optics life

Optics life

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SOL Group

SOL Group

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XapHe

XapHe

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