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Meeting 2026 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
Jingjie Hu, North Carolina State University
Anamika Prasad, Florida International 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 3D materials, porous structures, surface-engineered materials, biodegradable metals, bioactive ceramics, advanced polymers, and nanomaterials, with applications in orthopedics, soft tissue repair, and vascular health. The session will also highlight injectable materials and devices for minimally invasive therapies, including bioresponsive 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 and shape the future of biomaterials and medical implants.
Abstracts Due 07/29/2025
Proceedings Plan Planned:

PRESENTATIONS APPROVED FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE


3D Printing of Trabecular Mimicking Bone Scaffolds with a Focus on Accessibility in a Clinical Setting
A Bioengineered Tubular Scaffold Platform for in Vitro Modeling of Renal Proximal Tubule Structure and Function
Additive Manufacturing of Fe-AZ31 Immiscible Bimetallic Composites for Degradable Implants
Additively Manufactured Radially Graded Stainless Steel Lattices for Osseointegrative Applications
An Investigation of Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Methods to Enhance Introduction of Timolol Maleate for Ocular Treatment
Anti-Calcification Property of Sulfur Functional Group Using Low Temperature Plasma on Polymeric Scaffolds
Approaches for Microneedle Delivery of Drugs with Poor Water Solubility
Bio-Integrative, Fiber-Reinforced Fixation Device in Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint Fusions Following Carpal Boss Removal: A Case Series
Biodegradable Brain Pressure Sensor
Biodegradable Hybrid Materials for Minimally Invasive Implantable Devices
Biomimetic Scaffolds for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair
Biomimetic Surface Modification of Titanium Implants to Mitigate Antibacterial Efficacy and Enhance Cell Functionality
Comparative Evaluation of Cu and Zn Nanopowder-Mixed EDM on Ti-6Al-4V for Orthopedic Implant Applications
Design and Characterization of Biocompatible Nanostructured Electrodes for Enhanced Neural Signal Acquisition
Development and Characterization of MAO-Treated High-Entropy Alloy for Potential Application in the Biomedical Field
Early Cell Response to Graphene and Hydroxyapatite-Based Coatings on Ti-6Al-4V for Dental Implant Applications
Eliminating Implant Failure in Humans with Nano Chemistry: 30,000 Cases and Counting
Engineering of Drug-Eluting Microparticle-Loaded Hydrogel for Targeted Immunotherapy of Cancer
Genipin-Crosslinked Shear-Thinning Nanoclay/Iohexol/Alginate Gel for Image-Guided Embolization
Gold CMU Array: 3D Nanoprinted Gold Microelectrodes on Flexible Substrates
High-Strength Low-Degradation Mg Microtubes for Biodegradable Vascular Stents
Improvement of Mechanical Properties and Wettability of 5Y-TZP by Change Compaction Pressure and Heating Rate During Sintering
In- Omnidirectionally Stretchable, Biodegradable Mesh Electrode with Re-Entrant Structure for Spatial-Stable Functional Position on Dynamic Organs
In-Vitro Response and Raman Characterization of Helically Coiled Electrospun Fibers for Cardiac Patch
In Vivo Degradation Pathways of Mg-10Gd Biodegradable Implants Revealed by Atom Probe Tomography
Influences of the Oxide Dispersoids on Microstructural Evolution and Biocompatibility of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
Interplay of Wear and Corrosive Processes in Tribocorrosion: Factors of Volume Loss, Metal Release, and Oxide Formation
Laser Surface Alloying of Ti-20Nb-6Ta with Cu and Ag: Microstructural Formation, Corrosion Behavior, and Antibacterial Performance
Maxillary Bone Strain During Dental Implant Insertion
Novel Ultrasonic Melt Shearing Processing for Bioactive Magnesium-Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
Patient-Specific Implant Evaluation in Osteosarcoma Using Machine Learning
Phase Engineering of Mg-Zn Alloy for Bioimplantable Electronics
Preliminary Analysis of Material Degradation and Residue Retention on a Reusable Orthopedic Awl: A Case Study
Situ Investigation of Degradation and Crack Propagation in Mg-Zn-Ca Biodegradable Alloys
Spinodal Zirconium Alloys with Exceptional Biomechanical Compatibility and Low Magnetic Susceptibility for Orthopedic Implants
Understanding Tribological Stability in Porous Ti-Nb-Mo Alloys for Biomedical Use


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