The Biomaterials Interfaces Division is organizing a series of sessions to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of fundamental aspects of bio-interface science and engineering. The BI program brings together recent advances made in materials science and molecular biology with sophisticated surface and interface analysis methods, and theoretical and modeling approaches for biological systems.
We encourage the submission of Late-Breaking abstracts on the following topic areas:
Microbes at Interfaces: Research that includes control of microbes and biofouling, attachment and adhesion of microbes, assessment of antifouling and fouling release function, motility at interfaces, colonization analysis, biofilms, and EPS.
Biomolecules and Biophysics at Interfaces: Research that includes interactions between biomolecules (e.g., proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides) and surfaces, blood-contacting materials, bio-adhesion, and infection and immunity.
Characterization of Biological and Biomaterials Surfaces: Research that includes spectroscopy, 2D and 3D imaging, microscopy, optical and mechanical methods of biomaterials and thin film analysis, characterization in biological media, quantification, chemometrics, microfluidics, and scanning probe techniques.
Functional Materials: Research that includes organic thin films, polymer coatings, hybrid coatings, biologically inspired materials, plasma-produced biomaterials, patterning, nanofabrication (e.g., rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing), 3D synthetic and biological materials. Materials can be used for application spaces that include analysis of biomolecular recognition and signaling, sensing/detection of biomolecules, electrochemical analysis of biomoleclues and biological systems, novel sensing/diagnostic strategies and devices, and 3D analysis (e.g., chemical, tomographic, particle/biomolecule tracking).
We also invite submissions of Poster Presentations, to be made in a dedicated session with an accompanying Networking Session involving associated poster presentations. Joint BID/Biointerphases prizes will be awarded for the best student Flash/Poster presentations.
Early career scientists should check out the Biointerphases Special Topic Collection, The Future of Biointerface Science 2024. This collection will feature the perspective early-career scientists have on the future of biointerface science. Postdocs or senior PhD students on the verge of applying for faculty positions are particularly encouraged to share their views on the field. Select contributing authors will be invited to present their work and compete for the Biointerphases Ascending Researcher Award at the AVS 70th International Symposium and Exhibition in Tampa, FL, November 3-8, 2024. All invited speakers will be supported by a travel award and the winner of the Ascending Researcher Award and associated article will be widely promoted via email and on social and professional networks.
BI1-MoM: Biomolecules and Biophysics at Interfaces
- Yaroslava Yingling, North Carolina State University, “Molecular Modeling of Peptide and Protein-Based Materials: Role of Surface and Interface on Structure and Function”
BI2-MoM: Functional Materials
BI-MoA: Microbes at Interfaces
BI1-TuM: Characterization of Biological and Biomaterial Surfaces I
- Marta Bally, Umea University, Sweden, “Native Supported Lipid Bilayers: A Bioanalytical Tool to Study and Detect Viruses”
- Srikanth Singamaneni, Washington University in St. Louis, “Harnessing Plasmon-Enhanced Fluorescence for Ultrasensitive and Minimally-Invasive Bio-Diagnostics”
BI2-TuM: Characterization of Biological and Biomaterial Surfaces II: Celebration of Stephanie Allen
BI-TuA: Future of Biointerface Science Collection (ALL-INVITED SESSION)
BI-ThP: Biomaterial Interfaces Poster Session