Biomaterials for Health Theme (UKSB)
Session Chair
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Dr Adrian Boyd
Dr Adrian Boyd
Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Surface Science
School of Engineering
Ulster University
Session Overview
This themed session highlights the role of biomaterials in advancing healthcare, from fundamental materials science to clinical translation. Contributions are welcomed from interdisciplinary fields including engineering, materials science, and clinical research.
Call for Abstracts
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts addressing topics aligned with the session’s themes. Relevant areas include, but are not limited to:
- Biomaterials for implants and medical devices
- Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering
- Smart and bioactive materials
- Surface engineering and biocompatibility
- Biomaterials for diagnostics and sensing
- Biofabrication and 3D/4D printing
- Degradable and sustainable biomaterials
- Translation, manufacturing, and regulation
Session Format
The session will comprise a series of six short oral presentations from researchers in biomaterials for health. Early-career researchers are encouraged to apply.
Funding Support
The UKSB will cover part of the conference registration fee for authors whose abstracts are selected for oral presentation in this session. Authors must be members of the BioMedEng Association and meet the early bird registration deadline.
How to Submit
Abstract submission instructions, deadlines, and templates are available on the BioMedEng 2026 conference website. Authors must select Biomaterials as the abstract theme when submitting to be considered for the session.