Ophthalmic Biomaterials
The Ophthalmic Biomaterials Special Interest Group focuses on both the development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues and the development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Some specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: wetting of surfaces; surface modification and protein adsorption of polymers used for refractive devices; transport through polymers, drug delivery systems, and technologies; vitreous replacement fluids; retinal tamponades, and glaucoma drainage devices for the regulation of intraocular pressure.
SIG Mission Statement
The Ophthalmic Biomaterials (OPH) Special Interest Group is an integral part of the Society for Biomaterials. Our goal is to bridge the gap between "research" and "development" of applied biomaterials in ophthalmology.
Scope
The OPH SIG offers a unique platform for interaction between academic research and corporate development. Bridge of the research between academia and industry development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues. Development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Areas of Interest include:
- Development of new polymers and new medical devices for treating eye diseases
- Surface modification and characterization of medical devices
- Biocompatibility of devices
- Drug delivery systems and technologies
Officers
Chair: Aliasger Salem, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President/Bighley Chair & Professor
University of Iowa
115 S Grand Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52241
e: aliasger-salem@uiowa.edu
Vice Chair: Muhammad Rizwan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
t: 9062317882
e: muhammad.rizwan@UTSouthwestern.edu
Secretary/Treasurer: Jessica Gluck, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
1020 Main Campus Drive
Campus Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695
t: (919) 515-6637
e: jmgluck@ncsu.edu
Program Chair: Jessica Gluck, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
1020 Main Campus Drive
Campus Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695
t: (919) 515-6637
e: jmgluck@ncsu.edu
Web Contact: TBD
Student Contact: Ridhdhi Dave
PhD Student
B. Eng. & BioSci.
Department of Chemical Engineering
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
e: Davers@mcmaster.ca
Industry Representative: TBD
Biomaterials Forum Reporter: Frances Lasowski, PhD
McMaster University
1280 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
Canada
t: (905) 978-9262
e: lasowsfj@mcmaster.ca
Past Chair: Katelyn E. Swindle-Reilly, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University
3010 Fontana Labs
140 W 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
t: (614) 292-4602
e: reilly.198@osu.edu