1F: Ophthalmic Biomaterials (SIG)

Timeslot: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: Coral 5

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The Ophthalmic SIG of Society for Biomaterials session focuses on biomaterials used in ocular applications. This will focus on the latest research in ocular biomaterials from basic science to clinical applications, with a special emphasis on translational research and the challenges associated with translating research to commercial applications. Research topics include, but are not limited to, biomaterials science, tissue engineering, drug delivery, cell-material interactions, and medical devices with ophthalmic applications. Diverse research topics and perspectives are strongly encouraged in this session. In particular, this session will showcase research from academia and industry, including ocular biomaterials currently being translated to the clinic.

  • 1:00 PM. 32. Drug-Eluting Adhesive Patches for the Treatment of Ocular Injuries. Prof. Nasim Annabi, Dr. Shima Gholizadeh, Xi Chen, Dr. Yavuz Oz, Prof. Reza Dana. Schepens Eye Research Institute.

  • 1:15 PM 33. Improved Eye Drop Formulation Targeting Glaucoma Therapy. Dr. Frances Lasowski, Dr. Lina Liu, Dr. Ben Muirhead, Dr. Talena Rambarren, Dr. Heather Sheardown. McMaster University.

  • 1:30 PM. 34. Stimuli-Activated Hydrogel Tissue Expanders for Guiding Facial Growth in Microphthalmia Patients. Stephanie Fung, PhD, James Katowitz. MD, Riccardo Gottardi, PhD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania.

  • 1:45 PM 35. Wireless Theranostic Smart Contact Lens for Monitoring and Control of Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma. Dr. Tae Yeon Kim, Prof. Sei Kwang Hahn. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), PHI BIOMED Co.

  • 2:00 PM 36. Mucoadhesion and mucopenetration of self-assembled poly(lactic acid)-block-poly(oligoethylene glycol methacrylate) block copolymer nanoparticles with different ethylene oxide side-chain lengths. Ridhdhi Dave, Prof. Cecile Fradin, Prof. Francisco Goycoolea, Prof. Heather Sheardown, Prof. Todd Hoare. McMaster University, University of Leeds.

  • 2:15 PM. 37. Surface Modified Fibrous Scaffold for Ocular Surface Regeneration. Nasif Mahmood, Mohamed Eletmany, Ahmed El-Shafei, PhD, Ummay Mowshome Jahan, Dr. Jessica Gluck. North Carolina State University.