27 October 2025
Journal of Functional Biomaterials Webinar | Development of Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering, 13 November 2025
This webinar will highlight the growing need for alternatives to traditional bone grafts and implants, emphasizing how biocomposites—hybrids of polymers and bioactive ceramics—are engineered to mimic the structure and function of natural bone. Participants will gain insights into key design principles, cutting-edge fabrication techniques such as 3D printing, and the critical role of material properties in enhancing osteogenesis and improving healing outcomes.
The session will also present recent advances in scaffold development, in vitro and in vivo testing, and emerging strategies to address key challenges such as balancing mechanical strength with porosity and promoting vascularization in large defects. Whether you are a researcher, clinician, or student, this webinar offers a valuable opportunity to explore how biocomposites are shaping the next generation of therapies in bone tissue engineering.
Join us for an engaging session on the development of biocomposites for bone tissue engineering, where experts will discuss how innovative material combinations are transforming the future of bone repair and regeneration.
Date: 13 November 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CET | 4.00 a.m. EST | 5.00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 859 2900 4742
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/JFB-1
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CET |
Time in CST Asia |
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Prof. Dr. Maria Pia Ferraz (Chair) Chair Introduction |
10:00–10:10 a.m. |
5:00–5:10 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Susana Sousa Bone regeneration and Bioactive medical devices |
10:10–10:30 a.m. |
5:10–5:30 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Nuno Alegrete Application of biocomposites in orthopedic surgery - Clinical cases |
10:30–10:50 a.m. |
5:30–5:50 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Eduardo Backes Recent advances in additive manufacturing of Polymer biocomposites for bone tissue applications |
10:50–11:10 a.m. |
5:50–6:10 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
11:10–11:25 a.m. |
6:10–6:25 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Maria Pia Ferraz (Chair) Closing of Webinar |
11:25–11:30 a.m. |
6:25–6:30 p.m.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Maria Pia Ferraz (Chair), i3S-Institute for Research and Innovation in Health and Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal;
- Prof. Dr. Susana Sousa, i3S-Institute for Research and Innovation in Health and Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal;
- Prof. Dr. Nuno Alegrete, i3S-Institute for Research and Innovation in Health and Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal;
- Prof. Dr. Eduardo Henrique Backes, Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM), Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
