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Biomaterials for Immunological Applications


Description:
This session will highlight recent advances in immunological applications of biomaterials. Relevant topics include (but are not limited to) novel biomaterial interactions with the immune system, biomaterials for vaccines or antimicrobial applications, immunosuppressive strategies, controlled release of immunomodulatory agents (including antigens, cytokines, chemokines, immunosuppressive agents, etc...), immune cell activation or differentiation strategies, biomimetic strategies, and detection strategies for immune function. Both innate and adaptive immune strategies are welcome.

Sponsor:
Biomaterials


Chair:
Steven Little
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Chemical Engineering
1237 Benedum Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone Number: 412-624-9614
Email: srlittle@pitt.edu

Co-Chair:
Pankaj Karande
Assistant Professor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Troy, NY 12180
Phone Number: (518) 276-4459
Email: karanp@rpi.edu


Papers:
Treating Periodontal Disease through Recruitment of Regulatory Lymphocytes
Andrew J. Glowacki, University of Pittsburgh; Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, University of Pittsburgh; Gustavo P. Garlet, University of Sao Paulo (FOB/USP); Charles Sfeir, University of Pittsburgh; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh
Biomaterial-Mediated Enhancement of Vaccination through Co-Delivery of DNA and Small Molecule Adjuvants
Christopher M. Jewell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Darrell J. Irvine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rational and Combinatorial Design of Chemical Mixtures for Transcutaneous Vaccination
Pankaj Karande, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Samir Mitragotri, University of California, Santa Barbara
Rational Design of a 'marker of Self' Peptide
Diego A. Pantano, University of Pennsylvania; Vincenzo Carnevale, Temple University; Pía Rodriguez, University of Pennsylvania; Michael L. Klein, Temple University; Dennis E. Discher, University of Pennsylvania
Novel Polyanhydride Nanoparticles Adjuvants: Dendritic Cell Uptake and Activation
Latrisha K. Petersen, Iowa State University; Amanda Ramer-Tait, Iowa State University; Michael Wannemuehler, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University
Encapsulation of Model Antigens Into Microparticles Results in Dosage Sparing Capabilities
Jennifer Wilson Welder, Albany Medical College; Lucas Huntimer, Iowa State University; Kathleen A. Ross, Iowa State University; Brenda Carrillo, Iowa State University; Lynn Pruisner, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Michael J. Wannemuehler, Iowa State University
Induced M2 Macrophage Activation by IL10 Virus Delivery
Ryan M. Boehler, Northwestern University; Ashley Goodman, Northwestern University; Matthew Pilecki, Northwestern University; Seungjin Shin, Northwestern University; Joshua N. Leonard, Northwestern University; Lonnie D. Shea, Northwestern University
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