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Nanostructured Biomaterials


Description:
This session investigates the nanostructure of biomaterials and its influence on the material properties and the ability to influence cellular processes.

Sponsor:
Biomaterials
Co-Sponsor(s):
Engineering Fundamentals in Life Science (15d)


Chair:
Norma Alcantar
University of South Florida
Chemical Engineering
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone Number: 813-974-8009
Fax Number: 813-974-8763
Email: alcantar@eng.usf.edu

Co-Chair:
Ching-An Peng

Papers:
Enhanced Resistance of DNA Nanostructures to Enzymatic Digestion
Jung Won Keum, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Harry Bermudez, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Novel Class of Nanostructured Hydrogels Reinforced with Modified Cellulose Nanofibers
Yaser Dahman, Ryerson University; Kithsiri Jayasuriya, Ryerson University
Nanostructured Polysaccharide-Based Surface Coatings: Tailored Morphology and Chemistry
Soheil Boddohi, Colorado State University; Jorge Almodovar, Colorado State University; Patrick A. Johnson, University of Wyoming; Matt J. Kipper, Colorado State University
Binding of Different Analytes On Biosensor Surfaces
Ifejesu A. Eni-olorunda, University of Mississippi; Ifejesu Eni-Olorunda, University of Mississippi; Ajit Sadana, University of Mississippi
A Novel, Low Cost Method for Investigating the Effect of Nanotopography On Biomaterials
Kunal S. Parikh, The Ohio State University; Shreyas Rao, The Ohio State University; Lawrence Burr Zimmerman, The Ohio State University; Jessica O. Winter, The Ohio State University
Metallic Nanomaterials Functionalized by Chitosan Derivatives
Ching-An Peng, Michigan Technological University; Chung-Hao Wang, National Taiwan University
Nanosized Bioactive Glass: A High Potential Material for Root Canal Treatments
Dirk Mohn, ETH Zurich; Matthias Zehnder, University of Zurich Center of Dental Medicine; Miguel Gubler, ETH Zurich; Tobias J. Brunner, ETH Zurich; Thomas Imfeld, University of Zurich Center of Dental Medicine; Tuomas Waltimo, University of Basel; Wendelin J. Stark, ETH Zurich
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