Session: Polymeric Biomaterials (2009 Annual Meeting)

Description:

Contributions are invited that deal specifically with polymers with applications as biomaterials. The polymers could be either of a biological origin such as proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides, or of synthetic nature. Especially of interest are topics that connect polymer science fundamentals with the understanding and applications of biopolymers. Within this unifying theme, examples of topics include behavior and uses of biological polymers in solutions and at interfaces, in complexes and interactions with other materials, and the structural and self-assembly properties of biopolymers.

Sponsor:

Polymers

Co-Sponsor(s):

Biomaterials (08b)

Chair:

Keisha B. Walters
Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University
Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
323 President's Circle
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone Number: 662-325-7203
Fax Number: 662-325-2482
Email: kwalters@che.msstate.edu

Co-Chair:

Ryan Toomey

Papers:

627a

Co-Assembly of Biodegradable Comb-Dendritic Block Copolymers and Lipids for Functional Liposomes
Shujun Chen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Paula T. Hammond, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

627b

Volume-Phase Transitions in Photo-Crosslinked, Surface-Tethered LCST Polymer Networks
Leena Patra, University of South Florida; Ryan G Toomey, University of South Florida

627c

The Long and Winding Road. Multiscale Molecular Modeling Approach to the Self-Assembly of Di/Triblock Copolymers for Drug Delivery in Aqueous Solution
Paola Posocco, University of Trieste; Maurizio Fermeglia, University of Trieste; Sabrina Pricl, University of Trieste

627d

Miscibility Studies of Polymer Blends Containing a Phytochemical
Neelakandan Chandrasekaran, University of Akron; Thein Kyu, University of Akron

627e

Injectable, Biodegradable Polyurethane Scaffolds with Local Lovastatin Delivery for Enhanced Bone Regeneration
Andrea E. Hafeman, Vanderbilt University; Toshitaka Yoshii, Vanderbilt University; Gloria Gutierrez, Vanderbilt University; Gregory Mundy, Vanderbilt University; S. A. Guelcher, Vanderbilt University

627f

Polymer Chemistry and Device Geometry Control in Vitro Activation of Dendritic Cells
Latrisha K. Petersen, Iowa State University; Li Xue, Iowa State University; Michael Wannemuehler, Iowa State University; Krishna Rajan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University

627g

Controlling Cell Adhesion and Migration through Ligand Presentation
Ronald V. Lerum, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Harry Bermudez, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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