18 December 2024

Elastomers in Biomedical Devices

This event has a particular focus on the uses of elastomeric materials in Healthcare.

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Join us for an afternoon of insightful dialogue at the Elastomers in Biomedical Devices Afternoon Technical Discussion Meeting hosted by IOM3 Elastomer Group in London. This focused event will gather experts and professionals to delve into the crucial role of elastomers in healthcare applications.

This technical discussion meeting offers a unique platform to explore the latest innovations and advancements in elastomer technology. Engage with leading experts, participate in stimulating discussions, and gain valuable insights into the future of elastomers in healthcare.

Chair: James Busfield | [email protected]

We heard from:

Soft and shape-adapting silicone foam for chronic and acute wound treatment
Prof Anne Ladegaard Skov, Danish Polymer Centre at the Department of Chemical Engineering

Porous elastomeric polymers for soft tissue engineering
Prof Frederik Claeyssens, Professor, School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield

Constitutive modelling of biodegradable polymers and hydrogels for biomedical applications
Prof Laurence Brassart, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Stretchable and flexible: creating fibre scaffolds for biomedical applications using electrohydrodynamic techniques
Dr Lucy Bosworth, Tenure-track Fellow, Department of Eye and Vision, Institute of Life Course and Medical Science, University of Liverpool