Biomaterials for Translational Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Translational medicine was born from the idea to convert promising scientific findings in medical application. The aim of translational medicine is to exploit experimental investigations, coming from research laboratory and clinical studies, to achieve easier prediction, prevention, diagnosis and, of course, the efficacious therapeutic treatment of a number of diseases. It is possible to consider the translational medicine as a link between basic research and clinical practice, where a certain gap still exists, making the transition “bench to bedside” a reality. In this scenario, the innovations emerging in pharmaceutical, technological, and biomedical fields are increasingly numerous and valid, thus providing translational medicine with new effective weapons to enhance and facilitate the clinical practice.

The aim of this Special Issue is to discuss about innovative biomaterials (as such or following their transformation) or innovative application of biomaterials in translational medicine field. Both promising original scientific investigations and exhaustive reviews concerning this field are welcome.

Dr. Maria Cristiano
Prof. Dr. Massimo Fresta
Guest Editors

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