SSB meetings are broad in scope. Topics include all aspects of materials for surgical and medical use and their interactions with cells and tissues. Studies of tissues as materials, including their mechanical properties, are also of interest. Papers can describe research, development, lab evaluation, or results of animal and clinical studies based on biomaterials, including characterization of retrieved specimens.
The meeting is open to everyone interested in biomaterials science and engineering. Attendees typically include engineers, scientists, graduate students, physicians, surgeons, and dentists in practice or still in training, and everyone from industries dealing with biomaterials. Students are especially encouraged to attend and to submit posters and podium presentations.

Conference Topics

Our 2008 theme, and focus of the morning sessions is Mechanics of Cell & Materials Interactions. Traditionally the afternoon sessions and posters are open to all aspects of biomaterials science. The theme-related topics include:

• Mechanobiology-effects of mechanical environment on cells in vitro and in vivo
• Tissue engineering mechanics: effects of fluid flow and other mechanical  factors  on cell  proliferation and tissue formation
• Mechanics of cell attachment/locomotion and bioactive molecules on surfaces
• Mechanical properties of cells and natural or engineered tissues
• Implant material/tissue interface mechanics

Preference for oral presentations will be given first to abstracts in this area and second to PhD students and post-docs. Poster contributions in all aspects of biomaterials are welcome.

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