Who We Are
Clinicians, researchers, and students from medical device manufacturers, academic research labs, and operating rooms across the country and around the world belong to SFB. This interdisciplinary gathering is a critical pathway to identifying issues with current technologies, and for translating academic research to clinical practice.
Events
2024 Regional Symposia
Join our 2024 Regional Symposia on September 19th-20th at one of these six distinguished universities:
Northeast: Northeastern University
Midwest: Case Western Reserve University
Southeast: Georgia Institute of Technology
Southwest: University of Texas at Austin
Western: University of Colorado, Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Northwest: University of Washington
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Publications
2023 Q4 Biomaterials Forum is Available Now!
The Biomaterials Forum Fourth Quarter 2023 issue is now available online. The feature of this issue is a remembrance of Dr. Allan S. Hoffman. It also includes a letter from our president, William R. Wagner, on the role of biomaterials scientists in the evaluation of risk associated with PFAS. Read up on this and more!
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
- Breaking the boundaries of wound closure: A novel polyurethane tissue adhesive with enhanced healing propertiesSubmitted on Wed, 07/24/2024Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, EarlyView.
- Doxycycline‐loaded carboxymethyl cellulose/sodium alginate/gelatin hydrogel: An approach for enhancing pressure ulcer healing in a rat modelSubmitted on Thu, 07/18/2024Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, EarlyView.
Applied Biomaterials
- Initial bone tissue reactions of hydroxyapatite/collagen–(3‐glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxysilane injectable bone pasteSubmitted on Thu, 07/25/2024Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 112, Issue 8, August 2024.
- Exploring the biodegradability of candidate metallic intravascular stent materials using X‐ray microfocus computed tomography: An in vitro studySubmitted on Tue, 07/23/2024Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 112, Issue 8, August 2024.
MS&T24
The Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) technical meeting and exhibition is the long-standing, recognized forum for fostering technical innovation at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and application. Each year, MS&T brings together scientists, engineers, students, suppliers, and business leaders to discuss current research and technical applications and to shape the future of materials science and technology. The event's unmatched technical program addresses structure, properties, processing, and performance across the materials community.
Committees & SIGs
Biomaterials researchers and engineers just like yourself envision the future of biomaterials together as volunteer leaders of the Society For Biomaterials. This is YOUR society. Get involved today to share in networking opportunities, build bridges to other scientific groups, and explore the diverse biomaterials community.
Membership Benefits
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Employment Opportunities
Members of the Society For Biomaterials may post current job openings. Please email a single page PDF of Word DOC to SFB headquarters. All job postings will be listed on this page for one month, free of charge.