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Meeting 2027 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Symposium Advanced Biomaterials and Implants
Sponsorship TMS Functional Materials Division
TMS Structural Materials Division
TMS: Biomaterials Committee
Organizer(s) Vinoy Thomas, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tolou Shokuhfar, University of Illinois at Chicago
Anamika Prasad, Florida International University
Jahyun Koo, Korea University
Scope This symposium will explore cutting-edge advancements in biomaterials and implants, focusing on their design, functionality, and integration with biological systems. Topics include the development of innovative biomaterials such as advanced materials, surface-engineered materials, biodegradable metals, bioactive ceramics, advanced polymers, and nanomaterials, with applications in orthopedics, dental, soft tissue repair, and vascular health. The session will also highlight injectable materials and device for minimally invasive therapies, including responsive hydrogels and drug delivery systems. Contributions leveraging computational modeling, machine learning, and data-driven approaches to optimize material properties, biocompatibility, and long-term performance are encouraged. By fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, this symposium aims to address critical challenges in healthcare industry and shape the future of biomaterials and medical implants.

The symposium will encompass the following themes and abstracts submitted could include any of the topics below:
• Biomaterials for Nanostructured Implants
• Biomaterials for Antimicrobial Implants
• Biomaterials for Drug-Delivery Implants
• Biomaterials for Sensor Implants
• Biomaterials for Injectable Implants
• Biomaterials for Soft Tissue Implants
• Biomaterials for Total Joint Replacement Implants
• Biomaterials for Dental Implants
• Biomaterials for Oral and Maxillofacial Implants
• Biomaterials for Exoskeletal Implants
• Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Implants
• Biomaterials for Pulmonary Implants
• Biomaterials for Cochlear Implants
• Biomaterials for Ocular Implants
• Biomaterials for Liver and Kidney Implants
• Biomaterials for Brain Implants
• Biomaterials for Bionic Implants
• Biomaterials for Skin Implants
• Biomaterials for Bladder Implants
• Biomaterials for GI Implants

Abstracts Due 07/15/2026
Proceedings Plan Planned:

PRESENTATIONS APPROVED FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE


3D Printed Load-Bearing Implants for Articulating Surfaces
A Microenvironment-Modulating Hydrogel for Diabetic Wound Healing
Adaptive Embolic Microspheres for Conformal Vascular Embolization
Additive manufacturing of Fe–based shape memory alloys for tunable biodegradation and microstructure control
Architecture-Controlled Compliance in Bioinspired Fibrous Hydrogel Vascular Grafts
Atom probe tomography shows defect-driven degradation in plasma electrolytic oxidation-coated Mg-Ca alloys
Biocompatible consideration of implantable and bioresorbable materials and device
Biodegradable magnesium silicide thin film as a narrow bandgap semiconductor platform for transient electronics
Biomaterials for Neuro-Endovascular Therapy: A Physician Perspective
Biomimetic Nanostructures for Bio-Hybrid Sensing and Energy-Harvesting Platforms
Bioresorbable 3D Microstructured Scaffolds to Support Photoreceptor Polarization and Maturation
Bioresorbable cuff electrode for kilohertz-frequency electrical nerve block in chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain
Coated Magnesium Alloys with hybrid HA and GO Nanoparticles for Improved Corrosion Resistance and Cytocompatibility
Copolymer Nanoparticles for Neuro regeneration/protection, Wound Healing, tissue regeneration and anti-inflammation
Degradation behaviour of conventional wrought and additively manufactured WE43 in artificial saliva
Design of a low-cost non-refractory multicomponent alloy for biomedical applications
Design of Antibacterial Neural Interface Electrodes Using Hierarchical Surface Restructuring and Metal Oxide Thin Films
Development of a Pancreatic Cancer-Specific Microrobot Through Surface Display of a Plectin-1-Targeting Peptide
Dual-Phoretic Iontophoresis: A Platform for Implantable and Wearable Drug Delivery
Enabling Technologies for Bone Reconstruction with a focus on Pediatric Solutions
Engineering Degeneration-Inspired Trabecular Microenvironments Through Voronoi Architectures and Biointerface Design for Osteogenic Rescue
Engineering Multifunctional Polymer Biocomposites: Design, Modeling, and Biomedical Applications
Epigenetic Modulation and Gene Expression in Pre-Osteoblasts Induced by Micro-Arc Oxidation-Derived Coatings
Evaluation of Zinc-Based Alloys as Potential Biodegradable Materials under Simulated Inflammatory Conditions
Examining the influence of Zr additions on the nanomechanical and electrochemical performance of sintered biomedical Ti-Cr-based alloys
First-Principles Investigation of Nb Substitution Effects on the Structural Stability, Electronic Structure, and Biomedical Performance of CoCr-based Alloys
Functional Nanobiomaterials in Tissue Engineering
Infection Resistant Titanium-Tantalum-Copper Alloys for Dental and Orthopedic Applications
Influence of adding copper nanoparticles on the aesthetic characteristics of resin for dental applications
Integrating smart biomaterial layers into spacesuits and habitats for enhanced biological radiation protection
Kaolinite-derived mullite-zirconia-magnesia nanobioceramics for antimicrobial implant applications
Light-Induced True Randomness for Secure and Data-Augmented Medical AI
Machine-Learning-Guided M13 Phage Bio-Piezoelectric Hydrogel Implants for Ultrasound-Activated Tendinopathy Treatment
Molybdenum as a Bioresorbable Metal for Intravascular Applications
Noise-tolerant biodegradable wireless sensing for accurate intracranial pressure measurement
Optimization of Phase Stability and Recrystallization Texture in Ti–Nb–Fe–Sn Alloys
Optimizing Cochlear Implant Performance through Advanced Corrosion Detection
Orbit Symmetry Breaking in MXene Implements Enhanced Soft Bioelectronic Systems
Patient-Specific Hybrid K-wire and Medullary Conformal Stabilization for Osteosarcoma-affected Long Bones
Plasma Surface Modification of PEEK for Next-Generation Orthopedic and Dental Implants
Potential-Dependent Mechanistic Transition of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Biodegradable Zn–2Cu–0.8Mn Alloy
Recent Advances in the Development of Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Applications
Secure Bioelectronic Interfaces Enabled by Physical Entropy and Multimodal Optoelectronic Sensing
Structural interface engineering enables native like mechanics in biomimetic intervertebral discs
Surface and Layer Modification of PEDOT:PSS-Coated Au Neural Electrodes for Chronic Stability
Surface Functionalization Zr-Ta-Ti β-Alloys Containing Cu for Biomedical Applications
Tissue-Conserving Total Hip Arthroplasty Removal
Tough and Compliant GelMA/PVA Hydrogels for Artificial Nerve Applications
Valorization of recovered phosphorus and calcium: synthesis of calcium-magnesium phosphates with potential for bioapplications
Vascular Biocompatibility and Degradation Performance of Cu-Immobilized Polydopamine-Coated Zinc Implants in Rat Arteries


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