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
2028 World Biomaterials Congress
Help shape the future of biomaterials on a global stage. The Call for Ideas is now open for the 2028 World Biomaterials Congress (WBC 2028), taking place April 24–29, 2028, in Washington, DC.
Under the theme "Navigating Global Biomaterials Innovation," WBC 2028 will bring together thousands of scientists, engineers, clinicians, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and students from around the world. We invite you to help build a bold, forward-thinking scientific program by submitting ideas for sessions, symposia, workshops, panel discussions, and other educational opportunities that showcase the latest advances shaping our field.
Submit your idea by July 31, 2026, and help drive the conversation that will define the future of biomaterials.
Visit the Save the Date page to learn more and submit your idea!
Publications
2026 Q2 Biomaterials Forum is Available Now!
The issue features a leadership handover from outgoing President Joyce Wong to incoming President Timmie Topoleski, emphasizing preparations for the 2027 Annual Meeting in Seattle and the 2028 World Biomaterials Congress in Washington, D.C. Research highlights include developments in tissue engineering at Dartmouth College, award-winning educational outreach by the Vaicik Lab, and clinical advancements in skin substitutes for wound care. Additionally, the issue provides comprehensive updates on the SFB community, including AIMBE advocacy efforts, student award recognitions, and industry market growth trends. Government news coverage addresses the implementation of the NIH Unified Funding Strategy, the reauthorization of SBIR/STTR programs through 2031, and the implications of the FY 2027 federal budget request.
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
- ROS‐Responsive Quercetin Nanoparticles Improve the Prognosis of Traumatic Brain Injury by Inhibiting Aberrant Nrf2‐Keap1 Signaling Pathway ActivationSubmitted on Sat, 07/04/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 114, Issue 7, July 2026.
- Cellular Insights Into Proangiogenic Activation in Fibroblast and Endothelial Cells by Dual Drug‐Loaded Emulsion Electrospun Nanofibers for Enhanced Tissue RegenerationSubmitted on Sat, 07/04/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 114, Issue 7, July 2026.
Applied Biomaterials
- Issue InformationSubmitted on Mon, 03/23/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.
- Biomechanical Performance of Zirconia–Calcium Silicate–Silver Hybrid Dental Crown Under Static and Transient Dynamic Loading: A Finite Element and TOPSIS‐Based Multi‐Criteria EvaluationSubmitted on Tue, 06/30/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 7, July 2026.
2028 World Biomaterials Congress
The Society For Biomaterials is excited to announce that the Call for Ideas is now open for the 2028 World Biomaterials Congress, taking place Monday, April 24 - Saturday, April 29, 2028, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. This prestigious global event will bring together leading scientists, engineers, clinicians, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and students from across the biomaterials community to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of the field..
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
SFB offers these exciting 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.
