Biomaterials Chemistry Group
The evolution of biomaterials has brought chemists working in close collaboration with engineers, biologists, materials scientists and clinicians. In order for this area to progress rapidly it is crucial that these diverse specialists understand the requirements of each other and work together efficiently. Also, as the field develops, molecular aspects are becoming more important and it is here that the chemistry of biomaterials is increasing in importance.
Aims
- To create a forum for chemists interest in biomaterials to make contact with each other and with other disciplines including clinicians, bioscientists, engineers and industrialists
- To provide an opportunity for members of the Subject Group to increase their knowledge and to enhance their professional capacity by holding meetings
- To encourage networking, the exchange of information and the dissemination of results amongst members of the Subject Group and other relevant RSC and non-RSC groups
- To assist in the public understanding of the social, educational and economical importance of biomaterials and the development of medical devices
- To identify academics, corporate leaders and other individuals who are willing to participate in the work of the Group
- To provide a focus for information and a perspective on biomaterials to assist in RSC science policy formulation in this area
Scope
The activities and interests of Group will include all molecular aspects of biomaterials, from design, synthesis, preparation and processing to application and clinical relevance. For example:
- Synthesis and properties of novel ceramics, glasses and polymers
- Processing and manufacture of biomaterials
- Coating of biomaterials
- Surface modification of biomaterials
- Development of techniques for the analysis of biological interfaces
- Controlled delivery
- Tissue Engineering
- Biofouling
- Biomolecular and immunological interactions with biomaterials
- Chemical aspects of medical devices
- Chemical aspects of regulatory issues
- Biological analysis and diagnostics
By placing chemists at the interface with a variety of scientific disciplines, the Biomaterials Group will provide the Royal Society of Chemistry with a rare opportunity to spread its influence beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry and enable it to fulfill one of its key objectives of promoting chemistry to non-chemists.
