Translation of Polymeric Biomaterials: From the Lab to the Clinic

Dear Colleagues,

For the past 60 years, natural and synthetic biomaterials have been used to repair, supplement or replace tissues. During this period, significant advances have been made in the design, fabrication, and interfacing of biomaterials with cells and tissues. The first step in impacting clinical practice with novel biomaterials is the recognition of an unmet clinical need, followed by the bottom–up design of materials that are able to overcome the translational challenges of biomaterial synthesis, fabrication, and adaptability for the specific clinical need. In addition, regulatory aspects and market forces need to be considered. In this Special Issue, we are looking for articles that illustrate these challenges of biomaterials design with specific examples of clinical need. The authors are encouraged to explain the clinical need and illustrate their design of biomaterials for these clinical needs. The focus of the article can span the breadth of biomaterials science, including synthesis, characterization, fabrication or encapsulation of therapeutics or cells.

We look forward to your exciting contributions.

Prof. Dr. Abraham Joy
Prof. Dr. Brian D. Polizzotti
Guest Editors

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