The Biomaterial Interfaces Division (BID) 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. The BI program begins with the traditional Sunday afternoon Plenary Session on Innovating Bio/sustainability. We also invite submissions of Flash/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 Ph.D. 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. 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.
Areas of Interest: Biomaterial Interfaces is seeking abstracts in the following areas of interest:
- Microbes and Fouling at Surfaces: includes microbial adhesion, colonization analysis, and antifouling/foul-release behavior
- Biomolecules and Biophysics at Interfaces: includes biomolecular interactions, blood-contacting materials, and infection and immunity
- Characterization of Biological and Biomaterials Surfaces: includes microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical analysis, and scanning probe techniques
- Biosensors and Diagnostics: includes biomolecular recognition and signaling, electrochemical analysis of biomolecules and systems, and novel strategies and devices
- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Fabrication: includes thin films, polymer and hybrid coatings, biologically inspired materials, plasma-produced biomaterials, and 3D biomaterials
- Bioenergy: includes biomaterials for fuels, biomass conversion, and heterogeneous catalysis of biomaterials
BI1: Biomaterial Interfaces Oral Session
Invited Speakers:
- Marta Bally, Umeå Universitet, Sweden, “Cell Surface Mimics: Bioanalytical Tools to Study and Detect Viruses”
- Yaroslava Yingling, North Carolina State University
BI2: Biomaterial Interfaces Poster Session