Coatings and Processes for Biomedical Applications
Coatings and surface treatments are essential to the advancement of both established and emerging biomedical technologies. Recent progress in the understanding of biological systems has accelerated the development of innovative coatings and surface engineering approaches. These technologies aim to improve osseointegration, enable neural interfaces, extend the operational lifespan of implanted devices, enhance biocompatibility, and reduce costs. These advances are not limited to implantable devices; they also support a wide range of applications such as energy harvesting for wearable health-monitoring systems, where flexibility and biocompatibility are essential.
To support continued innovation and address technical challenges in this rapidly evolving field, the Coatings and Processes for Biomedical Applications Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) welcomes paper submissions focused on coatings and surface modifications for biomedical applications. Submissions may cover material development, surface engineering techniques, characterization methods, performance evaluation, regulatory pathways, or emerging applications in the biomedical space.
Topics of interest for this session include but are not limited to:
- Orthopedic coatings and osseointegration,
- Neurostimulation technologies,
- Cardiac device coatings and surface modifications,
- Bio-corrosion resistance,
- Biocompatible films for medical injection mold fabrications,
- Biocompatible films for high energy laser processing,
- Flexible electronics, biosensors, and biochips,
- Antimicrobial coatings and surface treatments/modifications,
- Novel surface modification techniques (e.g., laser processing),
- High-throughput approaches
- Screening and testing techniques for biomedical surface characterizaion
- Hard coatings for OR tools/devices
- Novel processing approaches and deposition tools,
- Regulatory approval strategies,
- Navigating evolving funding landscapes, and
- Market analysis and projections.
Coatings and Processes for Biomedical Applications TAC Co-Chairs: Chris Cook, Edmund Optics, ccook@edmundoptics.com; Jeff Hettinger, Rowan University, hettinger@rowan.edu; Natalie Page, Lila Sciences, npage@lila.ai; Gregory Taylor, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, taylor275@llnl.gov; Chinmay Trivedi, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V., ctrivedi@hauzer.nl