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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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Paola PETRINI

Dr.
Paola PETRINI; ITALY
Politecnico di Milano, Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering

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Biography
Paola Petrini is Associate Professor and holds the National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor (Italian Ministry of Research and University, ASN 2018). She is currently working at the Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Since 1996 she was working with different roles at the Department of Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano. She is member of the PhD Board in Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano (2022-ongoing). Professor of Biomaterials and teaching several biomaterial-related courses since 1998, at the Undergraduate; Master and PhD level. She previously obtained the Master Degree in Organic Chemistry (1993) Università degli Studi di Milano (Italy), a Master Phys. in Science and Technology of Materials (1995) Università degli Studi di Milano (Italy) and a PhD in Materials for Engineering and Biomaterials (1998), Politecnico di Milano. She was visiting researcher at the University of Strathclyde (UK), Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry 05/1997 - 11/1997, University of Glasgow (UK), Centre for Cell Engineering 04/1998 -05/1998, University of Gent (Belgium), Polymer Materials Research 09/1998 - 10/1998.

Expertise
Design of biomaterials for different biomedical fields. Recently, her main interest is on the development of hydrogels with their diverse application. More recently, she is focusing on the development of bioinks for biofabrication and the use of hydrogels in recreating biological microenvironments for in vitro models. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INNOVATION She deposited 4 family of patents in the last 2 years, which are now being extended/transferred to companies, and, in the last 4 years, she won different innovation/technology transfer awards: Switch-2-Product (Politecnico di Milano and Deloitte Italia, 2018) Get it! Twice Technology Transfer Award 2020 (https://www.getit.fsvgda.it/get-it-twice/), B4Dreams Special Grant (Switch2Product 2020, Politecnico di Milano).
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ZEISS

ZEISS;
Sponsorship level : Silver

GERMANY

Maria PELLEGATTA
maria.pellegatta@zeiss.com
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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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FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 - 12–16 July 2026 - Trikala, Greece

FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 - 12–16 July 2026 - Trikala, Greece

In the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ESB and the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS), the ESB is pleased to promote the FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 through its communication channels. 

FEMS Junior EUROMAT conferences are organised on even years, giving young materials scientists the opportunity to contribute scientifically to the organisation and structure of their conference in functions such as session chairperson or workshop co-ordinator.

The FEMS Junior EUROMAT conference is the place to be for young students willing to have a direct access to one of the largest community of international experts of materials science and technology.

Each conference is based on a scientific programme sub-structured into Thematic Sessions (Areas) covering all the areas defined in the conference series, with each Symposium normally including several oral sessions, plus a number of posters.

 

The FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 will take place from 12–16 July 2026 in Trikala, Greece

The ESB encourages its members and the wider materials science community to take part in FEMS JUNIOR EUROMAT 2026 and engage with the materials science and technology community.


More information: https://junioreuromat2026.com

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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

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BIOMOMENTUM

BIOMOMENTUM

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BIOPHAM

BIOPHAM

Sponsor
DDD4HEALTH

DDD4HEALTH

Sponsor
Electronmec

Electronmec

Sponsor
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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