Posters

3D Printed Biodegradable Polymer Vascular Grafts

A. J. Melchiorri, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

N. Hibino, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

C. A. Kraynak, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

J. P. Fisher, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

In Vitro and In Vivo Degradation of a Fully-Absorbable Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) Mesh

M. Deng, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, Somerville, NJ

S. Savidge, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, Somerville, NJ

W. Kong, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, Somerville, NJ

T. Muench, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, Somerville, NJ

Instant Preparation of Biodegradable Injectable Polymer Formulation Exhibiting Temperature-responsive Sol-gel Transition

Y. Ohya, Kansai University, Suita, Japan

Y. Yoshida, Kansai University, Suita, Japan

A. Takahashi, Kansai University, Suita, Japan

A. Kuzuya, Kansai University, Suita, Japan

Novel Biodegradable Devices Forming Bioadhesive Hydrogels for Hemostatics and Adhesion Barriers (1): Preparation of Transparent Water-Swellable Film and Clinical Applications

T. Ito, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

K. Ueda, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

M. Eriguchi, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Koyama, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Novel Biodegradable Devices Forming Bioadhesive Hydrogels for Hemostatics and Adhesion Barriers (2): Preparation of Hemostatic Sponges and Clinical Application in Dental Surgery

Y. Koyama, Otsuma Women's University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Ito, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

S. Yamaguchi, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Kurachi, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

M. Eriguchi, Japan Anti-tuberculosis Association, Shin-Yamanote Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Remodeling of an Injectable/Settable Bone Graft in a Sheep Femoral Defect Model

K. N. Kalpakci, Medtronic Spinal, Memphis, TN

A. D. Talley, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. A. Guelcher, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

D. A. Shimko, Medtronic Spinal, Memphis, TN

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Degradation of Bioresorbable Polymers

C. R. Gajjar, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

M. Pasquinelli, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

M. W. King, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Rheology of poly(glycerol sebacate)

B. Nicholson, Secant Medical, Inc., Perkasie, PA

C. Smoot, Secant Medical, Inc., Perkasie, PA

Determination of significant kinase and phosphatase genes on tissue engineered osteoinduction using a novel high-throughput siRNA screening strategy

T. Ozdemir, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

X. Zhan, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

D. Ghosh, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

J. L. Brown, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Development of Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Coatings for Degradable Magnesium Alloys

S. Kunjukunju, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

A. Roy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

M. Ramanathan, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

B. Lee, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Surface modification of titanium substrate by a novel copolymer containing sulfobetain and phosphonic acid functionalities: synthesis, characterization and platelet compatibility evaluation

Y.-J. Cho, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

J.-C. Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

T.-M. Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Y.-C. Lin, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

W.-H. Chuang, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Calcium Phosphate Coatings on Magnesium Alloy

A. Mahapatro, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

S. A. Arshanapalli, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Role of Zinc in Mg-based alloys for Orthopedic Applications

C. P. Lai, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong

W. Y. Ip, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

L.C Chan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Microarc Oxidized TiO2 coating on Porous Titanium for Improved Biological Performance

H.-D. Jung, Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

T.-S. Jang, Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Y. Estrin, Centre for Advanced Hybrid Materials, Department of Materials Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Australia

Mechanical Disassembly of Retrieved Long-Stem Total Knee Replacements with Taper Modularity

K. Snethen, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Henson, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. Luetzner, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany

S. Kirschner, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany

M. Harman, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Release Profile Characterization of a Biphasic Implant Porous Metal Enhanced Coating

R. L. Delgado-Rivera, Pipeline Biotechnology, LLC., Newark, NJ

P. A. Krijger, Pipeline Biotechnology, LLC., Parsippany, NJ

R. C. Cohen, Pipeline Biotechnology, LLC., Parsippany, NJ

Structural and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Niobium Alloys

H. H. S. Sato, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil

A New Test Method for UKR Tibial Tray Fatigue Testing

G. Yildirim, Mako Surgical Corp., cedar knolls, NJ

J. Parker, Mako Surical Corp., cedar knolls, NJ

Development of Biodegradable Magnesium-Yttrium Based Alloys for Craniofacial and Orthopedic Applications

D.-T. Chou, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

D. Hong, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. Saha, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Enhanced degradation properties of biodegradable Fe-Mn solid solutions containing divalent elements

D. Hong, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

D.-T. Chou, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

O. I. Velikokhatnyi, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Static Properties of Direct Metal Laser Sintered (DMLS) Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V) and the Influence of Machining and Hot Isostatic Pressure (HIP) treatment

B. S. Mitchell, MAKO Surgical Corp., Cedar Knolls, NJ

D. F. Swarts, MAKO Surgical Corp, Cedar Knolls, NJ

Microstructure Evolution in Co-Base Alloys Solidified in Wedge Shaped Cu-Mold

J. A. JUAREZ-ISLAS, II, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO, DISTRITO FEDERAL, Mexico

A. L. RAMIREZ-LEDESMA, II, UNIVESIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA DE MEXICO, DISTRITO FEDERAL, Mexico

Inhalable Magnetic Nanocomposite Microparticles (MnMs) for Targeted Pulmonary Delivery

N. A. Stocke, University of Kentukcy, Lexington, KY

S. M. Arnold, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

H. M. Mansour, University of Arizona-Tuscon, Tucson, AZ

J. Z. Hilt, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

24-Month In Vivo Evaluation of a Percutaneous Osseointegrated Prosthetic System in a Translational Sheep Amputation Model

S. Jeyapalina, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

K. N. Bachus, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

J. P. Beck, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Effect of hydrogen peroxide and pH on corrosion behavior of Co-Cr-Mo alloy in phosphate buffered saline

Y. Liu, Department of BIomedical and Chemical Engineering ,Syracuse Biomaterials Institute,Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Effect of Polymer Characteristics on the Degradation Behavior of Magnesium Alloy

A. Mahapatro, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

K. M. Jensen, wichita state university, Wichita, KS

Enhanced Corrosion Resistance via Hybridized PEI/Silica and Hydroxyapatite Dual Coating on Porous Magnesium

M.-H. Kang, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-D. Jung, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S.-M. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S.-W. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

J.-H. Song, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

A novel in vivo model to screen degradable magnesium alloys for bone fixation devices

A. Chaya, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

S. Yoshizawa, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

D. Chou, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

C. Sfeir, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

A Novel Biomedical b-type Ti alloy TLM materials Used in Teeth Implants

S. Yu, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, China

Y. Zhao, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, China

X. Ma, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, China

Z. Yu, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, China

Hierachical architecture on the surface of NiTi shape memory alloy for antibacterial implants

S. WU, Hubei University, wuhan, China

X. LIU, Hubei University, wuhan, China

P. Li, city university of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

W. Wang, The university of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Z. weng, hubei university, wuhan, China

K. W. Yueng, The university of Hong Kong, HONG KONG, Hong Kong

P. Chu, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Time Depended Strain Response of Biomedical Alloys used in Spinal Surgery

R. Ayers, Colorado School of Mines & University of Colorado School of Medicine, Golden, CO

E. Burger, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

Application of 3,6-O-sulfated chitosan modified surface as recyclable antibacterial material

M. Tan, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

H. Wang, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

Y. Wang, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

G. Chen, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

H. Chen, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

L. Yuan, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

The Effect of Pathophysiologic Glucose Concentration on Biofilm Growth In Vitro

R. Waldrop, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

F. Calara, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

A. McLaren, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

R. McLemore, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Depth and Duration of Antimicrobial Tissue Penetration Depends on Dose: A Pilot Study with Gadolinium

M. Giers, Barrow Neurological Institute, Tempe, AZ

J. Fraser, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

A. McLaren, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

M. R. Caplan, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

R. McLemore, Banner Good Samaritan medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Bone Healing Is Unaffected by PNDJ at the Implant Inferface

R. McLemore, Banenr Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

D. Overstreet, Sonoran Biosciences, Phoenix, AZ

A. McLaren, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

B. Vernon, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Encapsulated mesenchymal stromal/stem cell and leukocyte immunomodulation had nominal impact on the elimination of established Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

D. A. Cantu, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

W. E. Rose, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

P. Hematti, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

W. J. Kao, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Antimicrobial Agent Evaluation Using Planktonic, Biofilm-Forming and Preformed Biofilm Cell States

D. Lopez Perez, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

N. J. Lin, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

S. Lin-Gibson, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

Effect of spacer length on the antimicrobial activity of the bound peptide, chrysopsin-1

T. E. Alexander, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Foxboro, MA

L. D. Lozeau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

T. A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

Utilization of iron oxide nanoparticles coupled with nitric oxide (NO) as antibacterial treatment

M. Talantikit, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

T. Javanbakht, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

S. Laurent, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Mons, Belgium

L. Yahia, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

Decreased bacteria growth on TiO2 nanotubes grown on Ti alloys

N. C. V. Verissimo, UNICAMP, Boston, MA

B. G. Geilich, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

R. C. J. Junior, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil

T. J. W. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Controlled Delivery of HB-EGF Via Coacervate Accelerates Healing of Diabetic Wounds

N. Johnson, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Y. Wang, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Development of a Novel UHMWPE Contact Sensor for Measuring Dynamic Patellofemoral Contact Pressure

X. Xie, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

A. Clark, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

R. Rusly, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. DesJardins, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

F. Voss, University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, Columbia, SC

M. LaBerge, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Biodegradable Beta-Cyclodextrin-based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery to Retina

L. Wu, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

D. R. Janagam, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

T. L. Lowe, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Comparative study of the influences of surface functionality and corona protein adsorption on the hemocompatibility of magnetite nanoparticles

T. Javanbakht, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

A. Hachem, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada

S. Laurent, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium

E. Sacher, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

Y. Merhi, Montreal Heart Institute, Montréal, Canada

L. Yahia, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

Programmable Nucleic Acid Polymerization for Nanoparticle-Mediated Imaging of the ECM

N. Chen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

S. Li, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

M. R. Battig, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Fabrication of adipose tissue-derived cell sheets using charged thermoresponsive cell culture surfaces

J. Kobayashi, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Ohno, Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

H. Kakidachi, Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Akiyama, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

M. Yamato, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

A. Horii, Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan

T. Okano, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Synthesis and Engineering of Polymersomes for Treatment of Lysosomal Storage Disease

J. M. Larsen, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

D. R. Martin, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

M. E. Byrne, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Focused Ultrasound – Mediated Insulin Delivery Through Nano-network

J. Di, North Carolina State University | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC

Elucidating the Particle-Particle Interaction under Dielectrophoresis for Developing a Rapid Patterning Technique

G. Zhang, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Characterization and Evaluation of Electrospun Tropoelastin and Collagen Bioscaffolds  in support of Closing Full-Thickness Wounds

R. Diller, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

H. Machula, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

J. Watson, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

A. Ford, Noerthern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

B. Nelson, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

R. S. Kellar, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Evidence of Direct Cell Induced Corrosion of CoCrMo Implant Systems

J. L. Gilbert, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

S. Sivan, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Y. Liu, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

S. Kocagöz, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

C. Arnholt, Drexel Univeristy, Philadelphia, PA

S. M. Kurtz, Drexel Univeristy, Philadelphia, PA

Development of a Tissue Engineered Neoligament for Intra-Articular Ligament Regeneration

E. Wagner, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

P. Kok, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Y. Su, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

M. Dadestan, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

S. Chase, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

S. Riester, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

M. Yaszemski, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

A. Van Wijnen, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

S. Kakar, Mayo Clinic, rochester, MN

Hybrid-type bone substitute composed by porous hydroxyapatite and hBM-MSCs

T. Sugimoto, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

Y. Yamazaki, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

K. Kumazawa, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

Y. Sone, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

A. Takeda, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

E. Uchinuma, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan

Highly Moldable “Clay”-Like Fluffy Biodegradable Nanofibrous Scaffolds for 3D Tissue Engineering

S. Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S. H. Cho, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

M. Kim, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

G. Jin, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

U. Jeong, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

J.-H. Jang, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Cortical Bone Fixation with Highly Porous, Rougher Porous Coatings of Titanium and CoCrMo

E. Hippensteel, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, Warsaw, IN

K. Rivard, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, Warsaw, IN

H. Ramsay, Histion, Everett, WA

C. Beckett, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

R. Haut, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Electrospun silk fibroin/gelatin composite tubular matrices as scaffolds for small diameter blood vessels regeneration

C. Marcolin, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

V. Catto, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

F. D'Agostino, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

S. Bertoldi, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

S. Fare', Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

M. Tanzi, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

Application of PCUU Scaffolds in Urinary Bladder Tissue Engineering

S. Sivaraman, Clemson university, Clemson, SC

N. Amoroso, University of pittsburgh, pittsburgh, PA

W. Wagner, University of pittsburgh, pittsburgh, PA

J. Nagatomi, Clemson university, Clemson, SC

Microparticle-Mediated Adhesion of a Thermogelling Scaffold for Intervertebral Disc (IVD) Tissue Engineering

T. Christiani, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

T. Huitt, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

R. Langlois, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

M. Whalen, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

C. Zurlo, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

A. Branda, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

E. England, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

A. Nitzl, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

J. Sheehan, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

K. Toomer, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

C. Iftode, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

J. Vernengo, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Response to Dynamic Loading of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Cryogels

M. E. Koch, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

R. A. Oldinski, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Autologusly Enriched Human Bone Marrow Aspirate for Bone Tissue Engineering

P. E. Mikael, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

B. Barnes, Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Hopkinton, MA

S. P. Nukavarapu, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

Tissue adhesive gelatin hydrogels formed in situ via dual enzymatic crosslinking

L. T. Phuong, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

Y. Lee, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

J. W. Bae, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

D. H. Nguyen, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

K. D. Park, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

Preparation and characterization of in situ forming hybrid hydrogels composed of gelatin and poly(ethylene glycol)

H. Thai Thanh, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

Y. Lee, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

J. W. Bae, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

K. D. Park, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

Deciphering hydrodynamic shear stress in bioreactor configurations used for mechanical stimulus

J. Podichetty, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

K. Singarupu, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

A. Khalf, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

S. Madihally, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Three-Dimensional Macroscopic All-Carbon Scaffolds: Fabrication, Characterization, and Cytocompatibility

G. Lalwani, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

A. Gopalan, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

M. D'Agati, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

B. Sitharaman, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Multilayered Chitosan and Hyaluronan Hydrogels

R. T. Pace, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. J. L. Burg, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Effect of molecular weight and degree of methacrylation on hyaluronan hydrogel mechanical properties

S. L. Fenn, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

R. A. Oldinski, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-Stimulated Migration of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Injectable Gelatin- Hyaluronan Hydrogels

W. Niu, VA Boston Healthcare System, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Jamaica Plain, MA

D. Weng, VA Boston Healthcare System, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Jamaica Plain, MA

A. A. Alshihri, VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

T. C. Lim, VA Boston Healthcare System, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jamaica Plain, MA

M. Kurisawa, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore, Singapore

M. Spector, VA Boston Healthcare System,Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Jamaica Plain, MA

The Impact of Therapeutic Radiation on Crystallinity in Medical Polymers

A. R. Whittington, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

S. Cooke, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Improved Lubrication of Natural Tissues by Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Penetration

A. E. Meyer, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

R. E. Baier, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

L. F. Springer, Cornell University, Dundee, NY

Tissue Engineered Muscle-Tendon Junction 3D Scaffold Development and Evaluation

T. He, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

S. J. Lee, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

M. W. King, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

The Use of Three-Dimensionally Printed β-Tricalcium Phosphate/Hydroxyapatite to Understand the Regulation of Adenosine Receptors in Osteoclast Formation and Promotion in Bone Regeneration

S. Ishack, New York University - Langone Medical Center and College of Dentistry, New York, NY

A. Mediero, New York University - Langone Medical Center, New York, NY

J. Ricci, New York University - College of Dentistry, New York, NY

B. Cronstein, New York University - Langone Medical Center, New York, NY

Development of a Compliant Cell Culture System for Improved Correlation Between in vivo and in vitro Testing

J. McMasters, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

J. Brugnano, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A. Panitch, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Carbon nanotube multi-electrode array chips for noninvasive real-time measurement of dopamine, actionpotentials, and postsynaptic potentials.

M. Gotoh, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Photodegradable Hydrogels for Selective Capture and Release of Rare Mammalian Cell

P. Fischer, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

M. Tibbitt, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

A. Kloxin, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

K. Anseth, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

J. Oakey, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Gallium based cements for sternal fixation

M. Towler, Ryerson university, Toronto, Canada

D. Curran, Ryerson university, Toronto, Canada

A. Alhalawani, Ryerson university, Toronto, Canada

Biomimetic polyurea for improved differentiation of human Neural Stem Cells into mature motor neurons

M. R. Laughter, UC Denver, denver, CO

D. Park, UC Denver, Aurora, CO

D. Yun, UC Denver, aurora, CO

Y. M. Lee, UC Denver, aurora, CO

C. R. Freed, UC Denver, aurora, CO

Degradation Mechanisms of Absorbable Polymers used in Drug Eluting Stents (DES)

J. Guo, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, silver Spring, MD

J. Li, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

P. Nemes, George Washington University, Washington, DC, DC

Absorbable Polyurethanes from Functionalized Phenylalanine

R. S. Bezwada, Bezwada Biomedical, Hillsborough, NJ

N. Srivastava, Bezwada Biomedical, Hillsborough, NJ

Hydroxyapatite/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) micro-patterning on magnesium for biomedical applications

S.-M. Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

A Comparative Study of in Vitro Degradation of a Biodegradable Ureteral Stent in Human and Artificial Urine

T. Zou, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

M. Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

L. Wang, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

M. W. King, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Biocompatibillity of Metallic Zinc for Bioabsorbable Stents

R. J. Guillory, II, Michigan Technological University, Houston, TX

P. Bowen, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

J. Drelich, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

J. Goldman, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

A Heterotypic Model of the Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Microenvironment for Investigating Stroma-Tumor Interactions and Therapeutic Strategies

C. Drifka, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

K. Eliceiri, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

A. Loeffler, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

S. Weber, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

W. J. Kao, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Promoting Chondrogenesis and Maintaining the Bioactivity of TGF-beta using a Biomimetic Material

G. Portocarrero Huang, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

A. Molina, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

N. Tran, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

G. Collins, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

T. Livingston Arinzeh, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Breast tumor cell behaviors on in vitro models mimicking extracellular matrix at different malignant stages

T. Hoshiba, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan

M. Tanaka, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan

Development of a Graft for Volumetric Muscle Loss using Bioreactor Technology

B. E. Pollot, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

C. R. Rathbone, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA FT Sam Houston, TX

J. C. Wenke, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA FT Sam Houston, TX

T. Guda, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Decorin Mimic Inhibits PDGF-Stimulated Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration

R. A. Scott, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A. Panitch, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Characterization of Resilin-based Biomaterials with Tunable Mechanical Properties for Cartilage Engineering

R. S.-C. Su, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

J. C. Liu, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Biologically-Inspired Hydroxyapatite-Collagen Scaffolds Support Osteogenesis in an Ectopic Murine Model

M. J. Meagher, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

H. E. Weiss-Bilka, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, IN

D. R. Wagner, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

R. K. Roeder, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Material Properties and Osteogenic Potential of CaP Mineralized Collagen-Glycosaminoglycan Scaffolds

D. W. Weisgerber, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

S. R. Caliari, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

B. A. Harley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Sandwich culture using bio-functional hydrogels as a three-dimensional culture model for mesenchymal stem cells

H. Toda, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

M. Yamamoto, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Y. Tabata, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Using endometrial-inspired cues to drive angiogenic processes in collagen-glycosaminoglycan scaffolds

J. C. Pence, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

B. A. Harley, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

K. B. H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Controlling Cellular Orientation Using Microcontact Printing and Mechanical Conditioning to Modulate Contractile Protein Expression

E. L. Lee, Boston University, Boston, MA

H. H. Bendre, Boston University, Boston, MA

M. K. Robinson, Boston University, Boston, MA

J. Y. Wong, Boston University, Boston, MA

Monodispersed double emulsions as programmable microenvironment for cellular studies

Y. Zhang, Biomedical Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, NC

H. F. Chan, Biomedical Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, NC

Y.-P. Ho, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark

Y.-L. Chiu, Biomedical Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, NC

L. You, Biomedical Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, NC

K. W. Leong, Biomedical Engineering Department, Duke University, Durham, NC

Novel fabrication methods for tissue-engineered spheroid models of human breast cancer to mimic native tumor microenvironment

S. Pradhan, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

J. M. Clary, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

C. S. Chaudhury, Auburn University, Atlanta, GA

D. Seliktar, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

E. A. Lipke, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Engineered Cellular Hydrogels for Zonal Regeneration of Articular Cartilage

T. Karimi, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

D. Barati, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

E. Jabbari, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Cell-Induced Corrosion on Co-Cr-Mo Acetabular Liner Taper

J. L. Gilbert, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

S. Sivan, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Incremental Cyclic Fretting Corrosion and Micromotion Test of Hip Implant Head-Neck Tapers

D. Pierre, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

J. Gilbert, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Comparison of the Physical Properties of an Innovative Glass Polyalkenoate Cement to Commercial Dental Materials

A. Coughlan, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A. W. Wren, Alfred University, Alfred, NY

F. R. Laffir, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

M. R. Towler, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada

Cell-laden gelatin hydrogels formed by orthogonal thiol-ene photo-crosslinking

Z. Munoz, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

H. Shih, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

C.-C. Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Pressure ulcer treatment: Elevation on injectable cell-loaded hydrogels for regeneration of soft tissue

Y. F. Lui, The University of Hong Kong, Hong kong, Hong Kong

W. Y. Ip, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

S. S. Wong, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Synthesis and Optimization of Alginate-Polypyrrole Composites for Neural Implants

C. J. Wright, Furman University, Greenville, SC

B. Zhang, University of Wollongong, Wollongong NSW, Australia

C. Yore, Furman University, Greenville, SC

T. Pannell, Furman University, Greenville, SC

T. W. Hanks, Furman University, Greenville, SC

Cell-Derived Matrix as Biomimetic Substrate for Cardiomyoblast Differentiation

M. Suhaeri, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

I. G. Kim, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S. Y. Van, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

K. Park, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Enzymatic treatment to improve the permeability of cartilage

P. Lee, Exactech Taiwan, Hsinchu, Taiwan

B. Chen, Exactech Taiwan, Hsinchu, Taiwan

A. Mcnally, Exactech Inc., Gainesville, FL

L. Krengel, Exactech Inc., Gainesville, FL

C. Chapman, Exactech Inc, Gainesville, FL

S. Lin, Exactech Inc., Gainesville, FL

Fabrication of Cross-linked Gelatin Microfibers by Photochemical Reactive Electrospinning

J.-F. Zhang, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

S. Zhong, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

T. E. Lallier, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, New Orelans, LA

X. Xu, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

An injectable porcine cartilage-derived hydrogel for cartilage repair and regeneration

J. Wu, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Q. Ding, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

D. Truong, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

H. Weng, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

L. Tang, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Y. Hong, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Chemical modification of chitosan electrospun membranes for Guided Tissue Regeneration

H. Su, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

D. Abebe, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

K.-Y. Liu, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

C. Wu, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

G. Mcgraw, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

T. Fujiwara, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

W. Haggard, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. Bumgardner, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Cellular response of kidney cells on chitosan based scaffolds

N. Bhattarai, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

Enzymatic Treatment and Cryopreservation of Minced Porcine Cartilage

A. McNally, Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL

C. Chapman, Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL

K. Sly, Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL

S. Lin, Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL

Fabrication of Novel Cellulosic-Based Scaffolds for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Unidirectional Freeze Drying Method

A. G. Nandgaonkar, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

W. E. Krause, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

L. A. Lucia, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Large-scale Polymerization of Biodegradable Polymers for Surface Modification of Nanomaterials

D. Koo, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Milwaukee, WI

G. Panambur, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Milwaukee, WI

V. Balema, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Milwaukee, WI

Extracellular Matrix Hydrogels Derived from Optimized Acellular Peripheral Nerve

R. C. Cornelison, University of Texas at Austin, Gainesville, FL

C. E. Schmidt, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Multifunctional, degradable scaffolds with linear microchannels for spinal cord repair

D. Shahriari, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

K. Felger, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Y. Koffler, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA

D. Lynam, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

M. Tuszynski, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA

J. Sakamoto, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Double Layer Nerve Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Grooved & Conductive Yarns

X. Lu, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

J. Liang, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

R. Jindani, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

M. King, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

J.-H. Lim, 2College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, NC

Reducing Inflammation to Implanted Neural Electrodes

S. M. Gutowski, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

K. Templeman, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Y. Wei, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

R. Latour, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

A. García, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Neural Stem Cell Interaction with Titania Nanotube Surfaces

J. A. Sorkin, Colorado State University, Littleton, CO

S. Hughes, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

K. C. Popat, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Oriented growth of transdifferentiated mesenchymal stem cells on micropatterned polymeric substrates for neuroregeneration strategies

A. D. Sharma, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

S. Zbarska, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

E. M. Petersen, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

M. E. Marti, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

D. S. Sakaguchi, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

S. K. Mallapragada, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

The Effect of Chronic Resveratrol Administration on Neurodegeneration and Blood Brain Barrier Stability Surrounding Intracortical Microelectrodes

K. A. Potter, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

W. D. Meador, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

W. G. Stewart, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

M. M. Gitomer, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

J. R. Capadona, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Development of Biomaterials for Sustained Delivery of Bioactive Molecules in Spinal Cord Injury

T. S. Wilems, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

C. C. Ingram, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

S. E. Sakiyama-Elbert, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Photoreactive Interpenetrating Networks as Tunable Scaffolds for Neurite Growth

P. Khoshakhlagh, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

E. Horn-Ranney, Tulane University, New orleans, LA

M. J. Moore, Tulane University, new Orleans, LA

Control of porosity of braided nerve conduits for peripheral nerve regeneration

D. Bhatnagar, New Jersey Center of Biomaterials, Piscataway, NJ

J. Bushman, New jersey center of biomaterials, Piscataway, NJ

B. A. Clements, New Jersey Center of Biomaterials, Piscataway, NJ

S. Murthy, New Jersey Center of Biomaterials, Piscataway, NJ

J. Kohn, New Jersey Center of Biomaterials, Piscataway, NJ

Stromal Derived Factor-1α Release from Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic) Acid Nanoparticles Induces Neural Stem Cell Migration

D. Dutta, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

C. Fauer, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

R. W. Sirianni, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

S. E. Stabenfeldt, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Composites with Magnesium Wires Enhanced Networking of Primary Neurons

C. Augello, UC Riverside, Riverside, CA

A. Zahedi, UC Riverside, Riverside, CA

I. Ethell, UC Riverside, Riverside, CA

H. Liu, UC Riverside, Riverside, CA

Aminopropyl silica-based hybrid films: an approach to improve neuronal cell adhesion and differentiation

L. B. Capeletti, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul / Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory / The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

M. B. Cardoso, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory - LNLS, Campinas, Brazil

J. H. Z. dos Santos, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil

W. He, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Role of Multidisciplinary & Interinstitutional Research in Informing and Enriching Bioengineering Degree Programs

D. M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

J. Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

Transplant tolerance to minor antigen mismatched bone marrow grafts using PLG particles

K. A. Hlavaty, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

D. P. McCarthy, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

W. T. Yap, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

W. K. Song, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

S. D. Miller, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

L. D. Shea, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

S-nitrosation of poly(propylene sulfide) nanoparticles for nitric oxide delivery

S. N. Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, GA

Selective Dendritic Cell Activation by Non-inflammatory Peptide Assemblies

R. R. Pompano, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

J. Chen, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

A. S. Chong, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

J. H. Collier, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Poly(ethylene glycol)-Containing Hydrogels Promote the Release of Primary Granules from Human Blood-Derived Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes

H. C. Cohen, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

T. J. Lieberthal, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

W. J. Kao, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Anti-Inflammatory Capacity of Polymers Modified with a Synthetic Peptide Sequence of the CD47 Ig Domain

J. B. Slee, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

R. J. Levy, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

S. J. Stachelek, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

TiO2 nano-dimensioned surfaces modulate host inflammation via mediating macrophage M1/M2 polarization

Q. ma, Department of Prosthesitic Dentistry, School of stomatology, The fourth military medical university,No.145 West Changle Road,  Xi’an, China, xi'an, China

Microfluidic Encapsulation of Human Pancreatic Islets in Synthetic Polymer Hydrogel Microspheres

D. M. Headen, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

A. J. García, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

Control over Macrophage Behavior to Promote Scaffold Vascularization for Bone Regeneration

K. L. Spiller, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

G. Vunjak-Novakovic, Columbia University, New York, NY

Combining cyclic mechanical strain and monocyte co-culture enhances collagen production and vascular smooth muscle cell infiltration into a porous degradable polyurethane scaffold

K. Battiston, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

R. Labow, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

C. Simmons, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

P. Santerre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Modeling of Macrophage-Mediated Controlled Release System for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds

S. Nassiri, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

K. L. Spiller, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Continuous Interleukin-4 Delivery by Osmotic Pumps Modulates Macrophage Polarization in vitro

J. Pajarinen, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Y. Tamaki, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

J. K. Antonios, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

T.-H. Lin, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Z. Yao, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

M. Takagi, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan

Y. Konttinen, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

S. Goodman, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA

In vivo Evaluation of Safety and Biocompatibility of Carbohydrate-Functionalized Polyanhydride Nanoparticles

J. E. Vela Ramirez, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

J. T. Goodman, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

R. Roychoudhury, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

P. Boggiatto, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

N. Pohl, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

M. J. Wannemuehler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

B. Narasimhan, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Polyanhydride Nanovaccines Elicit Protective Virus Neutralizing Titers and Cell-mediated Immunity Against Influenza

K. A. Ross, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

H. Loyd, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

W. Wu, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

L. Huntimer, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

S. Ahmed, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

A. Sambol, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Z. Flickinger, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

S. Hinrichs, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

T. Bronich, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

S. Mallapragada, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

M. J. Wannemuehler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

S. Carpenter, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

B. Narasimhan, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

MR Tracking of Dendritic Cells Homing to the Draining Lymph Nodes in Mice

Y. Xu, National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

D. Wang, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Y. Liu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

C. Xia, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Q. Gong, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

B. Song, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

C. Wu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

H. Ai, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Delivery of Tolerance Inducing Agents to Dendritic Cells

E. Bracho-Sanchez, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

J. S. Lewis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

B. G. Keselowsky, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Surface Conjugation of a Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic to Mitigate Local Neuroinflammatory-Mediated Oxidative Stress Events

J. K. Nguyen, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

K. A. Potter-Baker, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

K. M. Kovach, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

M. M. Gitomer, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

T. W. Srail, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

W. G. Stewart, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

J. L. Skousen, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

J. R. Capadona, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Enhancement of Cell Differentiation by Phospholipid Polymer Hydrogels with Tunable Physical Properties

H. Oda, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

T. Konno, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

K. Ishihara, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

The Use of Anisotropic Cell Sheets for Controlling Orientation during the Self-organization of 3D Tissue Construct

H. Takahashi, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Designing exogenously degradable poly (ethylene glycol) hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering applications

A. J. Neumann, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, Boulder, CO

S. C. Skaalure, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, Boulder, CO

S. J. Bryant, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, Boulder, CO

Impact of functionalized Gelatin-Methacrylate hydrogels on hematopoietic stem cell biology

B. Mahadik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

L. Skertich, University of Illinois a tUrbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

B. Harley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Smart Supramolecular Hydrogels for Long-term Bioengineered Stem Cell Therapy

S. K. Hahn, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea

J. Yeom, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea

K. Kim, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea

Y. C. Sung, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea

In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison of Sequential Drug Release

S. Sundararaj, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

T. Dziubla, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

D. Puleo, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Heavy Metal Containing Zr-based Bulk Metallic Glasses

L. Huang, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

E. M. Fozo, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

P. K. Liaw, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

W. He, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Osteogenic Differentiation of Encapsulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Dexamethasone-Functionalized Semi-IPN Hydrogels

S. Bae, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

H.-J. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Webb, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Tissue Engineered Human Anterior Cruciate Ligament Derived Cellular Patch for Partial ACL Repair

A. Gupta, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

M. A. Walters, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

K. Sharif, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

M. D. Woods, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

A. Potty, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

S. El-Amin, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

The Effects of Cell Density on Viability within PEGDA Hydrogel Microspheres

D. Perera, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

D. Seethamraju, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

R. Olabisi, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Preparation of a decellularized tumor using high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) technology

T. Kimura, Tokyo Medical and Dental Univeristy, Tokyo, Japan

M. Ueki, Tokyo Medical and Dental Univeristy, Tokyo, Japan

N. Nakamura, Tokyo Medical and Dental Univeristy, Tokyo, Japan

K. Nam, Tokyo Medical and Dental Univerisry, Tokyo, Japan

T. Fujisato, Osaka Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

A. Kishida, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokkyo, Japan

Optimizing Hydrogels in vitro for Transplantation of iPS-NPC in vivo After Stroke

J. Lam, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

B. Lowry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

S. T. Carmichael, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

T. Segura, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Human BMSC Specific Attachment on Apatite Surfaces Using Phage-Derived Peptide Sequences

H. Ramaraju, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

S. S. Miller, University of Michigan, Aurora, IL

D. Kohn, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Osteogenic differentiation of hMSC in PEG diacrylate/hyaluronic acid semi-IPNs

H.-J. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

S. Bae, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Webb, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Biosynthetic hydrogel poly(mannitol fumarate-co-sebacate)-co-alginate forms favorable micro niche for the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells to cardiac lineage

F. G.T, SCTIMST, Trivandrum, India

J. MUTHU, SCTIMST, TRIVANDRUM, India

A Cartilage-Like PEG Hydrogel Directs Chondrogenesis of hMSCs Under Mechanical Stimulation

E. Aisenbrey, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

Engineering a Biomimetic Periosteum for Cortical Bone Allografts: Incorporation of Heparin-Binding Growth Factors into Chitosan-Based Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

R. Romero, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Z. Menard, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

L. S. Chubb, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

N. P. Ehrhart, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

M. J. Kipper, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Incorporating Decellularized Cartilage in Injectable Colloidal Gel Pastes: Evaluation of Cellular Response

E. Beck, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

S. Kieweg, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

C. Berkland, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

G. Converse, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

R. Hopkins, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

M. Detamore, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Effect of X-Ray Radiation on Adult Stem Cell Differentiation

M. Rusin, Clemson University, Central, SC

D. Dean, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Controllable Effects of Mechanical Moduli on Osteoblast Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Polyurethane Substrates

R. Guo, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. Lu, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

J. Page, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. Guelcher, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Factors on the Cell Viability of Hydrogel Induced Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy

X. Chen, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

S. Thibeault, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Fiber-based microcarriers for enhanced proliferation of hydrogel-encapsulated cells

A. Sen, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Webb, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

H.-J. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Stevens, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J.-S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Proliferation & Migration on Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Substrates

V. M. Merkle, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

P. L. Tran, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

S. Hossainy, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

D. Harris, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

X. Wu, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

M. J. Slepian, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Gelatin Interpenetrating Network Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering Applications

E. J. Miller, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

R. A. Oldinski, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Synergy of Three-dimensional Soft Matrices with ECM Proteins Augments Stem Cell Differentiation towards Vascular Phenotypes

M. Floren, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

N. Tseng, University of Colorado Denver, Boulder, CO

S. Bryant, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

W. Tan, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

Drug Eluting Cements for Hard Tissue Repair: Evaluating efficacy against S. aureus.

T. Eidem, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

An Osteoconductive, Load Bearing and Resorbable Scaffold

J. L. Krevolin, Bio2 Technologies, Woburn, MA

C. S. Lewis, Bio2 Technologies, Woburn, MA

H. B. Seim, III, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

J. T. Easley, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Chitosan thermogels: The synergistic effect of mixing gelation agents

E. Assaad, École de technologie supérieure (Éts) and Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada

M. Maire, Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada

S. Lerouge, École de technologie supérieure (Éts) and Research Centre, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada

Characterization of the Osteoinductive Potential of Demineralized Cancellous Allograft

M. Ponticiello, Biomet Interpore Cross, Irvine, CA

C. Javier, Biomet Interpore Cross, Irvine, CA

B. Han, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

C. Weaver, Biomet Spine & Bone Healing Technologies, Parsippany, NJ

H. Murray, Biomet Spine & Bone Healing Technologies, Parsippany, NJ

Free-Standing Cell Sheet Assembled with Ultrathin ECM as an Innovative Approach for Biomimetic Tissues

M. Xing, University of Manitoba, R3T2N2, Canada

J. Chen, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

W. Zhong, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Enhancing Bone Regeneration by Functional Microenvironment of Bone-Like Scaffold

D. S. Oh, Columbia University, New York, NY

J. M. Kim, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea

S. H. Choi, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea

J. H. Back, Columbia University, New York, NY

M. H. Hong, Columbia University, New York, NY

F. Y. Lee, Columbia University, New York, NY

H. Tawfeek, Columbia University, New York, NY

Cell-Cell Contacts Mediated by Microsphere Formation Promotes Viability of Hydrogel-Encapsulated Submandibular Gland Cells

A. D. Shubin, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

E. O. Maruyama, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

D. Graunke, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

T. Felong, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

C. E. Ovitt, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

D. S. W. Benoit, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose Stromal Vascular Cells in BMP-2 Presenting Gelatin Hydrogels

J. E. Samorezov, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

E. B. Headley, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

C. R. Everett, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

E. Alsberg, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Engineering Interpenetrating Network Hydrogels as Biomimetic Cell Niche with Independently Tunable Biochemical and Mechanical Properties

X. Tong, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

F. Yang, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Ascorbic Acid Promotes Valve Interstitial Cell-mediated Extracellular Matrix Deposition in Hydrogel Scaffolds

Y. Wu, Duke University, Durham, NC

D. S. Puperi, Rice University, Houston, TX

K. J. Grande-Allen, Rice University, Houston, TX

J. L. West, Duke University, Durham, NC

Matrix microenvironment regulates neural stem cell differentiation into neural and glial lineages

K. Farrell, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

C. Kothapalli, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Response of DPSCs to PEG-Melanic Hydrogels

C. T. Drinnan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

M. E. MacPherson, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

O. Z. Fisher, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

NF-κB Decoy Oligo-deoxynucleotide Decreases Polyethylene Particle-induced Suppression  of Osteogenesis in Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

T.-H. Lin, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Z. Yao, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

K. R. Barcay, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

H. Waters, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

T. Sato, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

F. Yang, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

S. B. Goodman, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Preparation of Microenvironment for HSPC homing using HHP Decellularization Method

N. Nakamura, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

K. Nam, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Kimura, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Fujisato, Osaka Institute of Technology, Osaka, Japan

T. Tsuji, Tokyo University of Science, Chiba, Japan

H. Iwata, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

A. Kishida, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

Evaluation of the Effect of Donor Variability on Stem Cell Response to Biomaterials

S. J. Florczyk, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

B. A. Baker, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

S. Sarkar, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

J. H. McDaniel, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

P. S. Pine, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

M. L. Salit, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

C. G. Simon, Jr., NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

Stem Cell Differentiation on Adipocyte-Based Protein Micropatterns

A. Shukla, Brown University, Providence, RI

J. L. West, Duke University, Durham, NC

PEG-PDMS-BMP-2 Hydrogels for Directed Osteogenic Differentiation of MSCs from Alternative Sources

T. Gharat, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

C. Jimenez-Vergara, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

D. Munoz-Pinto, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

M. Grunlan, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

M. Hahn, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Hyaluronan-Fibrin Gel System for Cartilage-Mediated Bone Regeneration

P. E. Mikael, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

S. P. Nukavarapu, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

High Temporal Resolution of ERK Activity in Response to Mechano-chemical Stimuli

A. Dharmarajan, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO

M. Floren, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO

W. Tan, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO

PEGPDMSBMP2Hydrogels for Directed Osteogenic Differentiation of MSCs from Alternative Sources

T. Gharat, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

C. JimenezVergara, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

D. MunozPinto, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

M. Grunlan, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

###M. Hahn, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NJ

Tissue Engineered Blood Vessels Lined with Late-Outgrowth EPCs from Coronary Artery Disease Patients

C. E. Fernandez, Duke University, Durham, NC

G. A. Truskey, Duke University, Durham, NC

W. M. Reichert, Duke University, Durham, NC

Study about a Progenitor Cell Capturing Polyester Vascular Prosthesis

Z. Zhang, Laval University, Québec, Canada

B. Li, Laval University, Québec, Canada

X. Xie, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Y. Douville, Laval University, Québec, Canada

O. Bondarenko, Laval University, Québec, Canada

P. Rhéaume, Université Laval, Québec, Canada

Y. Xu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

R. Guidoin, Laval University, Québec, Canada

Y. Zhong, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Q. Fu, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Functionalizing Intact Allografts to Enhance Allograft Remodeling and New Bone Formation

F. Sharmin, University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT

S. Strecker, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

J. Lieberman, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

P. Maye, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Y. Khan, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

Diffusion of Surrogate Biomolecules in Photopolymerizable Hydrogels

A. E. Donius, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

A. Z. Pena, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

J. M. Taboas, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

A Composite Methylcellulose Hydrogel for Controlled Release of Multiple Therapeutics to the Injured Spinal Cord

M. Pakulska, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

K. Vulic, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

P. Poon, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. Shoichet, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Minimally Invasive Delivery of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor to the Brain

J. M. Obermeyer, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. J. Cooke, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. S. Shoichet, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

An injectable gelatin derivative hydrogel for controlled release of growth factors

Z. Li, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, dallas, TX

T. Qu, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, dallas, TX

C. Ding, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, dallas, TX

X. Liu, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX

Light Wavelengths to Regulate the Release of Multiple Growth Factors

M. A. Azagarsamy, University of Colorado/HHMI, Boulder, CO

K. S. Anseth, University of Colorado/HHMI, Boulder, CO

Incorporation of Alginate Microparticles Encapsulating Basic-Fibroblast Growth Factor in Elastomeric Micro-Fibrous Scaffolds to Encourage Cell Infiltration and Proliferation

H. Sakaguchi, Toray Industries Inc., Otsu, Japan

S.-H. Ye, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

W. R. Wagner, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Development of tunable polyHIPE microspheres for controlled drug release

M. Brooks, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

R. Moglia, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

M. Whitely, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

J. Robinson, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

E. Cosgriff-Hernandez, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Immobilization of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor onto Fibroblast-derived Matrix and the Effect on ECs Behaviors and Angiogenesis in vivo

P. Du, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

R. Subbiah, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

I. G. Kim, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Y. Noh, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

K. Park, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Hybrid polymer-mesoporous silica nanoparticles for simultaneous controlled release of proteins and antibiotics

S. Bhattacharyya, University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

R. Han, University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

P. Ducheyne, University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Interactions of Complexes of Heparin and a Positively-Charged Protein with GAG-based Hydrogels

S. P. Seto, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA

J. S. Temenoff, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Multilayered Nanofibrous Scaffolds With Spatiotemporally-Controlled Molecule Signals

W. Tan, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

N. nagiah, university of colorado, Boulder, CO

W. Elloitt, university of colorado, Boulder, CO

Controlling Degradation and Protein Release in Heparin-containing Hydrogels with Varying Levels of Sulfation

T. Miller, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

J. S. Temenoff, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Chemotherapeutic Delivery Based on Tumor pH Using an in Situ Affinity Change

E. Cyphert, Case Western Reserve University, Grove City, PA

E. Rivera, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Heights, OH

A. S. Fu, U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Jefferson, AR

H. A. von Recum, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Antimicrobial reverse thermal gel for surgical applications

M. Bortot, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO

D. Yun, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO

D. Park, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO

Injectable Chitosan Sponge Delivers Active BMP-7 for Potential Use with Critical Size Defects

L. Nayef, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

M. Mekhail, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

R. Hamdy, Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, Canada

M. Tabrizian, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Growth Factor Delivery via a Keratin Biomaterial for Volumetric Muscle Loss Therapy

S. Tomblyn, KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC

H. B. Baker, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

J. A. Passipieri, Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

M. Siriwardane, Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

C. E. Stewart, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

C. Okoukoni, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

M. Ellenburg, KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC

G. J. Christ, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

L. Burnett, KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC

Microparticle-Incorporated Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Aggregates for Facilitating Endochondral Ossification

P. N. Dang, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

X. Yu, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

N. Dwivedi, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

C. Bowerman, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

W. L. Murphy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

E. Alsberg, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Localized Therapeutic Delivery From Multifunctional Magnetic Nanoparticles for Elastic Matrix Stabilization and Repair

B. Sivaraman, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

G. Howard, University of Akron AND Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

A. Ramamurthi, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

3-D PEM Coatings to Deliver FGF-2 and Promote In vitro and In vivo Osteoprogenitor Cell Proliferation

E. E. Jacobs, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

L. Zhu, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

J. Woodman, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

L. Charles, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

M. Hurley, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

G. Gronowicz, University of Connecticut Health Center, farmington, CT

L. Kuhn, University of Connecticut Health Center, farmington, CT

Performance of Cardiac Lead Insulation Siloxane-Based Multiblock Polyurethanes under Various Mechanical Stresses up to 2 Years in Rabbit

A. Norlin Weissenrieder, St Jude Medical Systems AB, Uppsala, Sweden

L. Mellin, St Jude Medical Systems AB, Uppsala, Sweden

N. Borg, St Jude Medical Systems AB, Uppsala, Sweden

M. Kallrot Janstal, St Jude Medical Systems AB, Uppsala, Sweden

A. Karicherla, St Jude Medical Inc, Sylmar, CA

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE POLYMERS USED AS INSULATION IN CARDIAC LEADS AFTER IMPLANTATION IN HUMAN

E. Tkatchouk, St.Jude Medical, Sylmar, CA

A. Padsalgikar, St.Jude Medical, Rogers, MN

J. Runt, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

A. Chakravartula, Exponent, Menlo Park, CA

Creation of nanoporous surface onto Co-Cr by selective plasma etching method for vascular stent application

S.-W. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University,, Seoul, Republic of Korea

T.-S. Jang, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Nuclease-resistant Aptamers for the Affinity Capture of Endothelial Progenitor Cells

M. Nichols, Duke University, Durham, NC

C. McGinley, Duke University, Durham, NC

W. M. Reichert, Duke University, Durham, NC

Hyaluronic Acid Enhancement of Polyethylene Terephthalate for Blood Contacting Applications

S. P. James, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

C. Dean, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

J. Cavicchia, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

J. Gangwish, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

D. A. Prawel, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Preparation and evaluation of small diameter blood vessels with different woven structures fabricated from biopolymer yarns

R. JINDANI, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Y. XIE, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

X. YANG, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

M. W. KING, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

PPF Enforced Pericardium for Use in Cardiovascular Applications

L. Bracaglia, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Y. Li, Wuhan University, College Park, MD

V. Niba, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

N. Hibino, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus, OH

J. P. Fisher, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Multilayered  Chitosan – Alginate Hollow tubes  for cardiovascular tissue engineering

J. M. Silva, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

A. R. Duarte, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

R. L. Reis, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

J. F. Mano, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

Comparative Analysis of In Vitro Oxidative Degradation of Poly(carbonate urethanes) for Biostability Prediction

T. Touchet, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

D. Dempsey, DSM Biomedical, Berkeley, CA

C. Carranza, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

C. Chawla, DSM Biomedical, Berkeley, CA

P. Gray, DSM Biomedical, Berkley, CA

J. Eoh, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

S. Cereceres, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

E. Cosgriff-Hernandez, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Preliminary study of inhibition effect of Copper-bearing stainless steel on inflammation

L. Ren, Institute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China

K. Yang, Institute of Metal Research Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMR CAS), Shenyang, China

Functionalization of Polyurethane with Antimicrobial Nanoparticles, for Central Venous Catheters with Prolonged Anti-Biofilm Efficacy

H. J. Grady, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

M. E. Barbour, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

S. S. Rahatekar, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

A. M. Collins, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

S. E. Maddocks, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

R. M. Dommett, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Study on the physical properties of intima-media of decellularized porcine aorta

P. Wu, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Kimura, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

H. Tatokoro, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

K. Nam, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

A. Kishida, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

Engineering Erythrocytes to Improve Hemostatic Properties of Platelets

S. G. Pandya, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

S. J. Evani, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

P. M. Nair, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

A. K. Ramasubramanian, University of Texas at San Antonio, san antonio, TX

C. M. Agrawal, University of Texas at San Antonio, san antonio, TX

Impact of Artificial Plaque Composition on Drug Transport

J. Guo, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

D. M. Saylor, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

D. V. Patwardhan, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

Drug Delivery from Coated Balloons: Drug Loading Density and Transfer Rate Determine Peak Tissue Content, Binding Determines Sustained Tissue Retention

R. Tzafriri, CBSET Inc., Lexington, MA

E. R. Edelman, MIT, Cambridge, MA

Development of Tissue Engineered Small Diameter Vascular Grafts Employing Autologous Progenitor Cells

A. Nair, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

J. Shen, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

J. Yang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

K. Guleserian, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

C. Zhang, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX

L. Tang, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Construction of iPSC-Derived 3D-Cardiac Muscle Tissues Using Cell-Accumulation Technique for Pharmaceutical Applications.

Y. Amano, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan

A. Nishiguchi, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan

M. Matsusaki, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan

M. Akashi, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan

Polyurethane Scaffolds for the Regeneration of the Infarcted Myocardium.

S. Sartori, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy

M. Boffito, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy

P. Sirianni, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy

A. Silvestri, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy

C. Mattu, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy

M. Brancaccio, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy

F. Logrand, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy

G. Tarone, Università di Torino, Turin, Italy

G. Ciardelli, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy

Altering the nutrient supplement and stability of hydrogel for cardiac therapy

S. V. Madihally, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

An injectable hydrogel with oxygen release to augment cardiosphere-derived cell survival under ischemic conditions

X. Li, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Z. Fan, Ohio State University, COLUMBUS, OH

Y. Xu, Ohio State University, COLUMBUS, OH

J. Guan, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Development of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Co-Cultures of Cardiomyocytes and Endothelial Cells

S. Natividad-Diaz, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

A. K. Jha, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

W. M. Jackson, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

K. E. Healy, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Design and Evaluation of In Vitro Lung Tissue Models for Antigen Delivery

A. Mahmood, Sanofi Pasteur, Orlando, FL

V. Bailey, Sanford Burnham Research Institute, Orlando, FL

W. Warren, Sanofi Pasteur, Orlando, FL

J. M. Dye, Jr., United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Disease, Frederick, MD 21702, Frederick, MD

Particulate and Ion Forms of Cobalt-Chromium Alloys Result in Different Biological Responses on Preosteoblasts

S. Yang, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

T. Jia, Shandong University School of Medicine, Jinan, China

P. H. Wooley, Via Christi Wichita Hospitals, Wichita, KS

S.-Y. Yang, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Noncollagenous Matrix Proteins in Bone Healing After Local Delivery of Controlled-Release Simvastatin/Poly Lactic Glycolic Acid Microspheres

L. B. F. Ferreira, University de of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

E. A. R. Duek, Sr., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, sao paulo, Brazil

V. B. C. Bradaschia-Correa, Jr., Univesity of Sao Paulo, sao paulo, Brazil

N. M. O. Maciel-Oliveira, Jr., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Sorocaba, Brazil

V. E. A.-C. Arana-Chavez, Sr., University of Sao Paulo, sao paulo, Brazil

How voltage and wear debris from Ti-6Al-4V interact to affect cell viability during in-vitro fretting corrosion

T. Hui, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Ratiometric Dual pH and Oxygen Sensors

Y. Tian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

L. Zhang, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

F. Su, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

H. Lu, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

S. Buizer, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

K. Day, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

J. Messner, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

D. R. Meldrum, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Extracellular and Intracellular Glucose Sensors for Monitoring Glucose Metabolism

L. Zhang, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

F. Su, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

S. Buizer, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Y. Tian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

D. R. Meldrum, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Different Biocompatibility Results for Antimicrobial Silver Coatings Based on Assay Format

E. M. Sussman, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

B. J. Casey, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

B. J. Dair, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

Preclinical evaluation of neural  interfacing electrode materials for bionic devices

R. Green, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

A. Gilmour, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

J. Goding, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

R. Hassarati, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

A. Woolley, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

L. Poole-Warren, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Sonic Hedgehog Pathway Activation in Non-Diabetic Wounds Treated with Poly(Methacrylic Acid-co-Methyl Methacrylate) Beads

A. Lisovsky, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. V. Sefton, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

A Novel Method to Encapsulate Insulin-secreting cells

A. Aijaz, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

R. M. Olabisi, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Investigation of the Neuroinflammatory Response to Antioxidant Releasing Mechanically-Adaptive Polymer Implants

J. K. Nguyen, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

K. L. Buchanan, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

M. Jorfi, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

E. J. Foster, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

C. Weder, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

J. R. Capadona, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Keratin-based Biomaterial Significantly Attenuates Cellular Injury Responses Following UVB Exposure

J. K. Hurt, KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC

L. R. Burnett, KeraNetics, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC

Identifying Contributions from Scaffolds, Cells and Extracellular Matrix in MRI of Polymer-Hydrogel-based Engineered Cartilage

P. Pothirajan, University of Illinois at Chicago

D. L. Dorcemus, University of Connecticut Health Center

S. P. Nukavarapu, University of Connecticut Health Center

M. Kotecha, University of Illinois at Chicago

Osteogenic Medium Affects Wnt and BMP Signaling Molecules in MSCs

R. Olivares-Navarrete, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

S. L. Hyzy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

C. A. Cundiff, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Z. Schwartz, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

B. D. Boyan, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Driving Macrophage Polarization towards M2 Phenotype: in vitro and in vivo Studies

G. Bajpai, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

J. M. Durdik, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

J. A. Stenken, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Local Interleukin-4 Treatment Supports Osteoblast Function in a Murine Model of Particle Induced Osteolysis

J. Pajarinen, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Y. Tamaki, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

A. Rao, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

H. Waters, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

K. Barcay, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Z. Yao, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

M. Takagi, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan

Y. Konttinen, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

S. Goodman, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA

Forensic Analysis of Retrieved Utah Electrode Arrays Following Implantation into Rat Cortex

B. Velagapudi, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. D. Crane, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

N. F. Nolta, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

M. B. Christensen, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. A. Tresco, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Studies of the Foreign Body Response to Chronically Implanted Utah Electrode Arrays in Rat Cortex

N. F. Nolta, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

M. B. Christensen, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. A. Tresco, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

BBB Leakiness is Associated with Recording Changes in Chronically Implanted UEAs

M. B. Christensen, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

N. F. Nolta, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. A. Tresco, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Subpopulation Identification During Cell-Material Interactions Via Neural Network Clustering of Motility Metrics

M. E. Brasch, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

R. M. Baker, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

L. M. Manning, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

J. H. Henderson, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Material Composition Gradients and Protein-Loaded Electrospun Scaffolds: An Animal Model Study for Repair of Tracheal Defects

L. Ott, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

A. Farris, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

K. Fox, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

M. Weiss, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

R. Weatherly, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

M. Detamore, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

The Foreign Body Response to Headstage Components adds to the Neuroinflammatory Burden of Indwelling Microelectrode Arrays

R. S. Oakes, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

M. B. Christensen, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. A. Tresco, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Cytokine Response to Local Delivery of Dexamethasone-21-Phosphate at an Implant Site

G. D. Keeler, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

J. M. Durdik, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

J. A. Stenken, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

The use of Extracellular Matrix Coatings to Immunomodulate the FBR in Rat Brain

M. D. Polei, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

R. S. Oakes, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

J. L. Skousen, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

P. A. Tresco, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Synthetic Small RNA Delivery for In Situ Muscle Tissue Regeneration

S. J. Lee, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

Development of an Angiogenesis-Promoting Biomaterial Sleeve for Subcutaneously Implanted Glucose Sensors

V. Vernekar, Duke University, Durham, NC

K. Wang, California Institute of Technology, PASADENA, CA

S. Vallejo-Heligon, Duke University, Durham, NC

T. Pernes, Duke University, Durham, NC

W. Reichert, Duke University, Durham, NC

MC3T3-E1 Cell Responses to PCL/PEG Interfaces with Air or Different Substrates

J. Dou, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

S. Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Chitin/Chitosan-Silver Nano particles as Dressing Materials for Donor Site Wounds

R. Jindani, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

S. O. Pujols, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

C. Nielsen, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

S. Hudson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

J. Sohn, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

B. A. Cairns, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

M. W. King, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

A Model for Bone-Biomaterial Infections: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection Inhibits Bone Regeneration in PEG-Hydrogels Functionalized with BMP-2 and Collagen-mimetic Peptide Without Accelerating Gel Degradation Time

C. T. Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

S. M. Lehman, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

A. J. García, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Development of a Heterogeneous In Vitro Three-Dimensional Breast Tissue Model

E. J. McCave, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

D. Kole, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. J. L. Burg, Institute for Biological Interfaces of Engineering, Clemson, SC

Controlling Cell Differentiation with Protein-engineered Microenvironments

Y. Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

J. N. Renner, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

J. C. Liu, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Manipulation of Designer Collagen Sequence to Enhance Cell Interactions with Bioactive Hydrogels

S. N. Cereceres, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

M. B. Browning, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston, TX

B. Russell, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston, TX

J. Rivera, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston, TX

M. Höök, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston, TX

E. Cosgriff-Hernandez, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Understanding the Immunomodulatory Effects of MSCs in Hydrogels on Macrophages and the Foreign Body Reaction

M. D. Swartzlander, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

A. K. Blakney, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

L. D. Amer, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

K. D. Hankenson, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA

T. R. Kyriakides, Yale University, New Haven, CT

S. J. Bryant, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Screening of the Biological Interactions of Methacrylic Acid Polymers

L. A. Wells, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

H. Guo, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

A. Emili, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. V. Sefton, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Involvement of N-cadherin/β-catenin interaction in the micro/nanotopography induced indirect mechanotransduction

W. wang, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China, xi'an, China

L. zhao, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China, xi'an, China

Q. liu, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China, xi'an, China

Smooth Muscle Interaction with Collagen Immobilized Nanowire Surfaces

V. Leszczak, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

K. C. Popat, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

UHMWPE but not PMMA Particles Induce Interferon-γ Expression in Natural Killer T cells

T.-H. Lin, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

S. Kao, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

T. Sato, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

S. B. Goodman, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Z. Yao, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Osteoconductive Evaluation of Alumina Hydrothermally Treated in CaCl2 Aqueous Solution

A. Takeuchi, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan

A. A.-M. Tarique, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

K. Tsuru, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

K. Ishikawa, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Rapid Formation of Porous β-CPP pellet by Microwave Sintering of DCPA Powders

Y. Ren, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

H. Zhou, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

S. Bhaduri, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Bioactive bone cement microspheres by rapid hydroxyapatite (HA) coating

J.-U. Baek, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-D. Jung, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S.-M. Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

M.-H. Kang, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

S.-H. Jung, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

J.-H. Song, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Seoul National University, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea

Perfusion flow culture improves growth of osteogenic cells in a gradient calcium polyphosphate scaffold

L. Chen, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Cellular responses to particles of calcium polyphosphate composite scaffolds both in vitro and in vivo

W. Song, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

A. Jawad, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

D. Markel, Providence Hospital and Detroit Medical Centers, Southfield, MI

N. Jackson, Providence Hospital and Detroit Medical Centers, Southfield, MI

W. Ren, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Marine-based bioactive ceramics for tissue engineering approaches

A. A. Barros, Jr., 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal, Braga, Portugal

I. M. Aroso, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal, Guimarães, Portugal

T. M. Silva, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal, Guimarães, Portugal

J. F. Mano, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal, Guimarães, Portugal

R. L. Reis, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, 4806-909 Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal, guimarães, Portugal

Osteoconductive Bone Cements for Spinal Augmentation

S. Aghyarian, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

J. Chari, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

L. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

R. Haseeb, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

D. Rodrigues, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Dual Growth Factor Delivery from Injectable P(PF-co-CL) Copolymers for Bone Regeneration

C.-C. Chen, Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN

M. Dadsetan, Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN

A. L. Miller, II, Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN

M. J. Yaszemski, Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN

L. Lu, Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN

Effect of Strontium Additions on Crystalline Phases and Chemical Solubility of Fluorapatite Glass-Ceramics

I. Denry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

J. A. Holloway, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Cell Maturity Modulates Osteogenic Differentiation Responses to Ca Releasing Biomaterials through Ca Channels

N. Zhang, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

D. H. Kohn, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

Laser Processed CoCrMo-Calcium Phosphate Composites for Articulating Surfaces

H. Sahasrabudhe, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Alveolar Bone Augmentation Using a Resorbable Silica-Calcium Phosphate Nano Composite

R. F. Abd ElAziz, University of Alexanderia, Alexanderia, Egypt

N. Mahmoud, Alexandria University, Alexanderia, Egypt

F. Ramzi, Alexandria University, Alexanderia, Egypt

T. Saad El-din, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria, Egypt

A. El-Ghannam, University Of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, Egypt

Improvement on Flexural Strength of Zirconia via Three-Step Sintering Process

H.-C. Seung, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

J.-H. Song, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-E. Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Cytocompatibility of Hydroxyapatite and Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Dispersed in Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering

C. L. Wetteland, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA

H. Liu, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA

Exploring Surface Mediated Polymer Electrolyte and Nanostructured Calcium Phosphate Composite (NanoCaPs) Layers for Non-Viral Gene Delivery

S. Shekhar, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

A. Roy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Novel Acrylic-Based Composite Bone Cement for Craniotomy Defect Filler

L. C. Rodriguez, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

D. C. Rodrigues, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Osteoblast Differentiation in SrO and MgO Doped Tricalcium Phosphate; Gene Expression Study

S. Vahabzadeh, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

S. Tarafder, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

S. Bose, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Fabrication of Bioactive Porous TiO2 Nanotubes/PLGA Composite Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications

S. Wu, Hubei University, wuhan, China

New Instrument for Real-Time Monitoring of Viscoelasticity of Soft Biomaterials and Engineered Tissues

C. Ceccaldi, École de technologie supérieure, Montréal, Canada

L.-C. Nguyen, Rheolution Inc., Montréal, Canada

E. Assaad, École de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal, Canada

A. Hadj Henni, Rheolution Inc., Montréal, Canada

C. Schmitt, Rheolution Inc., Montreal, Qc, H2S 2X3, Canada

S. Lerouge, École de Technologie Superieure, Montréal, Canada

Polyelectrolyte Coated Clay Nanotubes With pH Controlled Release

C. Boyer, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

D. Mills, Louisiana Tech University, Monroe, LA

Evaluating Two Methods of Ring-Opening Polymerization for Synthesizing a Degradable, Polymeric Simvastatin Prodrug

T. A. Asafo-Adjei, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

T. D. Dziubla, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

D. A. Puleo, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Role of Microarchitecture in Co-delivery of Drug Combinations from Electrospun Fabrics

A. Blakney, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

E. Krogstad, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Y. Jiang, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

K. Woodrow, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Bioimaging and Pulmonary Applications of Flt1 peptide – Hyaluronate Conjugate Nanoparticles

H. Kim, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

H. T. Park, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

Y. M. Tae, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

W. H. Kong, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

D. K. Sung, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea

B. W. Hwang, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

Y. K. Kim, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

S. K. Hahn, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

Evaluation of Surface Modified P(MAA-co-NVP) Hydrogels for Oral Protein Delivery

S. D. Steichen, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

E. J. Fischer, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

S. M. Yarborough, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

N. A. Peppas, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Size and Chemistry Affect Cellular Distribution after Intranasal Administration of Nanoparticles

T. M. Brenza, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

M. J. Wannemuehler, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

B. Narasimhan, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Design of a Polyanhydride-Releasing Oral MicroParticle Technology (PROMPT) for Oral Vaccine Delivery

L. A. Sharpe, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

N. A. Peppas, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Dosage Dependent Effect of Ciprofloxacin released from PEG-Fibrinogen Hydrogel on Human Dental Pulp Cells and Bacteria from Infected Human Dental Pulp

S. Prateepchinda, Columbia University, New York, NY

S. S. Kim, Columbia University, New York, NY

G. Hasselgren, Columbia University, New York, NY

D. Seliktar, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

H. H. Lu, Columbia University, New York, NY

Sequential Release of Two Drugs from Flexible Drug Delivery Films

C. L. Rabek, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

T. D. Dziubla, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

D. A. Puleo, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Amino Acid-Based Redox-Responsive Nanocapsules for Intracellular Protein Delivery

S. Selvam, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, Trivandrum, India

M. Jayabalan, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, Trivandrum, India

A three-dimensional neuronal culture technique that controls the direction of neurite elongation and the position of soma to mimic the layered struure of the brain.

M. Gotoh, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

I. Suzuki, Tokyo University of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Effect of Nanofiber Scaffolds on 3D Shape of Stem Cells

D. Juba, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

A. Cardone, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

D. Chen, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

S. J. Florczyk, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

S. Sarkar, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

C. G. Simon, Jr., National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

M. Brady, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

The influence of PEG molecular weight on apparent hydrogel microsphere size as measured by the Coulter principle

A. Cherukupalli, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

M. Pellegrini, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

R. Falkowski, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

M. Medini, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

R. Olabisi, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Enhancing Biological Properties of Porous Coatings on Tantalum Through the Incorporation of Strontium

T.-M. Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

C.-C. Wang, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Y.-C. Li, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Y.-T. L. Liu, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Y.-F. Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

K.-C. K. Kung, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Fabrication of Freestanding Alginate Microfibers and Microstructures for Tissue Engineering Applications

J. M. Szymanski, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

A. W. Feinberg, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Microtextured Surface to Deter Biofilm Related Orthopedic Implant Infections - A Preliminary Study

T. Pham, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

S. Jeyapalina, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

R. Bloebaum, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

C. Loc-Carrillo, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Novel Biomaterial for Suppression of MMPs: Synthesis and Evaluations

T. Shih, Industrial Technology Research Institute, HsinChu, Taiwan

Tunable Hyaluronic Acid Based Hydrogels for the Study of Breast Cancer Cell Invasion

S. A. Fisher, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

S. C. Owen, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

M. S. Shoichet, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Graft Vascularization for Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

B. E. Pollot, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

J. McDaniel, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA FT Sam Houston, TX

J. C. Wenke, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA FT Sam Houston, TX

T. Guda, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

C. R. Rathbone, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA FT Sam Houston, TX

Driving Cell Rotation Using Conventional Dielectrophoresis

G. Zhang, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Smooth Muscle Cells Interaction with Titania Nanotube Arrays

S. E. Kelley, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

M. Ruff, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

K. Popat, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

A high throughput, time-efficient method of generating single cells/cell cluster array by polymer on polymer stamping

P. Zhang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

In Vitro Model Alveoli From Photodegradable Templates And Primary Lung Epithelial Cells

K. J. R. Lewis, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

K. S. Anseth, University of Colorado/HHMI, Boulder, CO

Novel Protein-Binding Phospholipid Polymer Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine Applications

Y. Inoue, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

H. Oda, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

K. Ishihara, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

J. Nagatomi, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

pH-Responsive Nanocarriers for Delivery of HIV Antiviral Drugs

H. Nie, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

K. A. Woodrpw, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Preliminary Biocompatibility Assessment of Stimuli-responsive Magnetic Nanoparticle-loaded Chitosan Microbeads

M. Rawson, University of Memphis, University of Memphis, TN

G. McGraw, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

A. Hoban, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. Bumgardner, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

W. Haggard, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. Jennings, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

The Human Umbilical Vein as a Scaffold for Tendon Tissue Engineering

B. W. Engebretson, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

V. I. Sikavitsas, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Preliminary Results for the Addition of Fe3O4 Nanoparticle Impregnated Chitosan Microspheres to the Chitosan Sponge for Stimuli Responsive Antibiotic Delivery

A. P. Hoban, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

G. McGraw, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

A. Monapatra, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

B. Morshed, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. A. Jennings, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. Bumgardner, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

S. Mishra, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

W. Haggard, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

WITHDRAWN

Convenient preparation of patterned temperature-responsive cell culture surface by using thioxanthone based photo-initiator modified polystyrene surfaces

K. FUKUMORI, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Y. AKIYAMA, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

M. YAMATO, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

T. OKANO, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Non-destructive techniques to investigate cell-protein-biomaterials interactions

V. Llopis Hernández, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain

L. García Ibáñez, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain

A. Igual Muñoz, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain

M. Salmerón Sánchez, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

End-functional Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Brushes for Efficiently Promoting Cell Adhesion and Detachment

M. Nakayama, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Kanno, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan

N. Matsuzaka, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan

H. Takahashi, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

A. Kikuchi, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan

M. Yamoto, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Okano, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Investigating mechanisms of glioma cell migration within 3D biomimetic microenvironment

A. Powell, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

C. Kothapalli, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Engineering Hydrogels with Dual Gradients of Mechanical and Biochemical Cues to Decipher Stem Cell-Niche Interactions

X. Tong, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

J. Jiang, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

D. Zhu, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

F. Yang, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

On-chip high-throughput analysis of biomaterials viscoelastic properties using patterned suprhydrophobic surfaces

M. B. Oliveira, 3B's Research Group - University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

G. M. Luz, 3B's Research Group - University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

J. F. Mano, 3B's Research Group - University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

Development of High Throughput Printer for Combinatorial Screening of Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications

S. Ramamoorthy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

R. Jacobson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

J. Malcovitch, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

C. P. Bertucci, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

G. Saunders, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

D. M. Thompson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

P. Karande, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

3D Rapid Assays to Detect Differences in Morphology and Migration for Combinatorial Screening of Biomaterials: Proof of Concept

C. Bertucci, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

S. Ramamoorthy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

P. Karande, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

D. Thompson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Filling the Gap: The Relative Role of Proliferation versus Migration in the Response to Injury of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

K. Ammann, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

T. DeCook, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

K. DeCook, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

P. Tran, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

M. J. Slepian, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Effective Release of a Broad Spectrum Antibiotic From Elastin-like Polypeptide-Collagen Composite

A. V. Janorkar, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

T. R. Anderson, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

M. E. Marquart, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Physicomechanical properties of films based on agroindustry residues: orange and lemon peel

K. A. N. Arevalo, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, San Nicolas de los Garza, N.L., Mexico

L. Galan, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, San NIcolas de los Garza, Mexico

S. Flores, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico

C. Solis, Universidad Autonoma de NUevo Leon, San Nicolas de los Farza, Mexico

Undergraduate Design and Structure-Property Characterization of Biomaterials

J. Vernengo, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

P. Schwalbenberg, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

S. Farrell, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

An Easy Lab Exercise to Teach Fickian Diffusion, Mathematical Modeling, and Drug Delivery

K. L. Spiller, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Cost-Effective, Inquiry-guided Introductory Biomaterials Laboratory for Undergraduates

S. E. Stabenfeldt, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

C. J. Ankeny, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Prolonged delivery of siRNA from cathodic electrodeposited chitosan/siRNA complex on titania nanotube array

W. song, Sr., Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China, Xi'an, China

Charged Hydrogels for the Controlled Elution of Vancomycin

C. T. Gustafson, Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, MN

M. Dadsetan, Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, MN

M. J. Yaszemski, Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, MN

Robust Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles with Bioreducible Core for Intracellular Drug Delivery

H. S. Han, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

G. Saravanakumar, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang-si, Republic of Korea

H. Y. Yoon, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

J. H. Park, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

Bone morphogenetic protein release from polyelectrolyte multilayers for orthopedic applications: Effect of multilayer deposition conditions

A. M. Peterson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

D. Shchukin, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

H. Möhwald, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Potsdam, Germany

A Sol-Gel Model for Protein Delivery from the Surface Microelectrodes

M. D. McDermott, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A. Filley, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

K. J. Otto, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Reducing-environment Sensitive Hydrogels For Controlled Drug Delivery

P. M. Kharkar, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

A. M. Kloxin, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

K. L. Kiick, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Preliminary Evaluation of In Vivo Degradation and Biocompatibility of Chitosan Sponges

A. C. Parker, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. K. Smith, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

C. Rhodes, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. A. Jennings, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. D. Bumgardner, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

W. O. Haggard, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Drug Encapsulated Aerosolized Microspheres as a Biodegradable, Intelligent Glioma Therapy

J. A. Floyd, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

A. Galperin, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

R. Ramakrishna, University of Washington, Houston, TX

R. Rostomily, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

B. D. Ratner, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

A novel all trans retinoic acid controlled release system for cancer therapy

K. Baler, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

G. Ameer, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

I. Szleifer, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Development of a Local, Sustained Delivery Vehicle for Zoledronic Acid to Curtail Bone Resorption

R. Jayaram, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

D. A. Puleo, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

P. W. O'Donnell, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Novel Stabilization of Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

J. L. Woodman, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

G. D. Prestwich, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

L. T. Kuhn, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

D. Burgess, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Time-Dependent Development of Porosity in a Hybrid Polymeric Scaffold

D. Puleo, University of kentucky, lexington, KY

Bioceramic drug delivery systems: what carrier for what drug?

H. J. Pacheco, IV, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

A. El-Ghannam, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Antimicrobial Complex Coacervates as a Coating for Dental Implants

N. J. Wood, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

S. Mann, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

H. F. Jenkinson, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

D. J. O'Sullivan, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

S. A. Davis, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

M. E. Barbour, University of Brisol, Bristol, United Kingdom

An Optical, Polymer-Based Sensor for Metabolic Profiles in the Intensive Care Setting

P. Ahuja, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

B. Hemphill, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

M. Peshkova, St. Petersburg State University, Cleveland, OH

Hyaluronan Based Pendant-Chain System for Delivery of Chemotherapeutic Drugs

Y. Yun, Univeristy of Akron, Akron, OH

K. Shah, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

D. Crowder, University of Akron, Akron, OH

R. Calderon, University of Akron, Akron, OH

J. Overmeyer, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

W. Maltese, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Synthesis of self-assembled IL-1Ra-presenting nanoparticles for the treatment of osteoarthritis

R. Argawal, Sr., Georgia institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

T. M. Volkmer, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

P. Wang, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

L. A. Lee, A&Q NanoDesigns, LLC, Columbia, SC

Q. Wang, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

A. J. García, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

New Test Protocol to Correlate Micromotions and Fretting Corrosion in Modular Tapers

S. Mali, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

J. L. Gilbert, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Thailandepsin A-loaded Unimolecular Micelles for Targeted Carcinoid Therapy

S. Gong, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

R. Jaskula-Sztul, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

W. Xu, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

G. Chen, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

A. Dammalapati, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

O. Sadak, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

A. Harrison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Q. Zheng, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

R. Nair, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

C. Korlesky, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Y.-Q. Cheng, University of North Texas System, Fort Worth, TX

H. Chen, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Antibacterial and Osteogenesis Properties of TiO2 Nanotubes Incorporated with Zn

W. Liu, 1.Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University. 2.Chemical Engineering Department, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

S. Chen, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China

Z. Zhang, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University,, Beijing, China

T. J. Webster, Chemical Engineering Department, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

A Dynamic Platform for Recapitulating Healthy and Diseased Cardiovascular Microenvironments

W. Wan, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

K. S. Anseth, University of Colorado/HHMI, Boulder, CO

L. A. Leinwand, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Dynamically Softening Hydrogels for Probing Hepatic Stellate Cell Response in Fibrosis and Regression

S. R. Caliari, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

M. Perepelyuk, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

M. Guvendiren, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

R. G. Wells, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

J. A. Burdick, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Development of a Tissue Engineered Poly(Caprolactone Fumurate) (PCLF) Scaffold for Ligament Regeneration

S. Chase, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

J. Parry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Y. Su, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

M. Dadsetan, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

S. Kakar, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

M. Yaszemski, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Mechanically Tunable PEG-Collagen Composite Hydrogels for Probing Stiffness-Dependent Effects

A. J. Berger, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

P. K. Kreeger, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

K. S. Masters, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Fibronectin Fibrillogenesis Allows for Cells to Overcome Mechanical Cues

L. Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

C. A. Lemmon, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Photo-crosslinked Polymer Micro-pillar Arrays to Control Smooth Muscle Cells

X. Liu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

S. Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Substrate Topography-Mediated Endocytosis of Nanoparticles

T. Ozdemir, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

C. Huang, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

S. Zhang, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

J. L. Brown, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

The Strain-Promoted Alkyne-Azide Cycloaddition Reaction as a Cross-Linker for Making Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogels for Cell Therapy Applications

S. M. Van Gyzen, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

A. Adronov, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

Tissue Anchoring Performance of Barbed Surgical Sutures for Tendon Repair

H. Cong, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

M. King, North Carolina State University, RALEIGH, NC

S. Roe, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

J. Cole, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

G. Ruff, Plastic surgeon, Chapel Hill, NC

Measuring Organelle Shape in 3D in Stem Cells Cultured on Nanofiber Scaffolds

W. Tutak, American Dental Association Foundation, Gaithersburg, MD

G. Jyotsnendu, American Dental Association Foundation, Gaithersburg, MD

P. Bajcsy, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD

C. G. Simon, Jr., National Institute of Standards & Technology, Gaithersburg, MD

Surface Interaction Forces Governing Protein Adsorption Analyzed by Direct Force Measurement

S. Sakata, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Inoue, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

K. Ishihara, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Cancer cell attachment on a blood compatible polymer, poly (2-methoxyethyl acrylate) (PMEA)

T. Hoshiba, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan

M. Tanaka, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Japan

Preparation of Cell Membrane-Mimicking Liposomes with Controlled Size and Composition

Y. J. Kang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

H. S. Wostein, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

S. Majd, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Lipid Coated Gold Nanoprisms as Sensors for Proteins-Lipid Interactions

Y. Cai, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, University of Denver, denver, CO

P. Cheney, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, University of Denver, Denver, CO

S. Aniagyei, University of Colorado at Denver, denver, CO

S. Reed, University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO

M. Knowles, University of Denver, Denver, CO

Substrate Surface Chemistry Directs Valvular Interstitial Cell Phenotypic Expression

M. N. Rush, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

E. L. Hedberg-Dirk, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Recombinant production of FRET-based mechanical sensor to visualize cell–material interaction

Y. Kambe, National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Tsukuba, Japan

Controlled Delivery of Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 from Protein-analog Fibers for Therapeutic Angiogenesis

K. Mequanint, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

S. Said, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

G. Pickering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

Fabrication of multi-layer hydrogel microenvironments to control the spatial presentation of biochemical cues

M. D. Pope, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

H. Zhang, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

J. S. Oakey, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

K. S. Anseth, University of Colorado/HHMI, Boulder, CO

Experimental and Computational Investigation of BMP-2 Peptide Activity in Amphiphilic Hydrogels

E. Jabbari, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

S. Moeinzadeh, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

The Effects of Morphology on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as a Targeted Theranostic for Breast Cancer

M. H. Intrator, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

D. Park, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

A Preliminary Evaluation of Electrospun Amelogenin for Various Tissue Engineering Applications

I. A. Rodriguez, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

J. M. McCool, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Y. Han, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

S. A. Sell, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

G. L. Bowlin, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Nanofiber-Induced Wnt5a Modulates Cellular Reorganization of Dental Pulp Cells

S. U. Rahman, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

J.-H. Baek, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

H.-M. Ryoo, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

K. M. Woo, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Effect of injectable nanostructured lidocaine hydrogel in a rat model of surgical incisional pain

I. K. Yazdi, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

J. L. van Eps, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

N. Taghipour, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

J. Fernandez-Moure, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

F. Taraballi, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

B. L. Bass, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

B. K. Weiner, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

E. Tasciotti, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX

A new composition of polyetheramine-based cationic hydrogel particle: reduced charge density and cytotoxicity

S. TANG, University of Tennessee, KNOXVILLE, TN

L. Huang, University of Tennessee, KNOXVILLE, TN

J. Daniels-Mulholland, University of Tennessee, KNOXVILLE, TN

W. HE, University of Tennessee, KNOXVILLE, TN

Greater Fibroblast Proliferation on an Ultrasonicated ZnO/PVC Nanocomposite Material

B. M. Geilich, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

P. M. Maschhoff, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

T. J. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Electromagnetic Stimulation of a Nanoparticle-Tissue Scaffold

D. Grant, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

D. Grant, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

R. White, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

S. Grant, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Characterizing Ferrofluid Permeability Across the Blood-Brain Barrier Model

L. Sun, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

G. Mi, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

S. Bhattacharya, Materials Science and Technology Division, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur, India

S. Nayar, Materials Science and Technology Division, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur,

T. J. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Titanium implant with PCL(Col)/PVA(HA) coaxial nanofiber coating enhanced implant osseointegration in a rat model

W. Song, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

P. Kanneganti, Detroit Medical Center & Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

X. Jin, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

T. Shi, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

N. Jackson, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

C. Bergum, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

J. Seta, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

J. Flynn, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

D. Markel, Detroit Medical Center & Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI

W. Ren, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Selective immobilization of PRP-derived growth factors at the surface of nanofibrous substrates for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

C. Oliveira, 3B´s Research Group, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

A. Martins, 3B´s Research Group, Univeristy of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

A. R. Pinto, 3B´s Research Group, Univeristy of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

R. L. Reis, 3B´s Research Group, Univeristy of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

N. M. Neves, 3B´s Research Group, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

Modification of PLLA Nanotopography and Surface Chemistry with Selenium Nanoclusters for Reducing Cancer  Cell Interactions

M. Stolzoff, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

T. J. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Magnesium Oxide Nanocomposites for Improving Orthopedic Tissue Regeneration

D. J. Hickey, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

B. Ercan, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

L. Sun, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

T. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Double Layer Nerve Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Grooved & Conductive Fibers

X. Lu, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

R. Jindani, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

J. Liang, Global Resources International, Flowery Branch, GA

M. King, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Electrospinning Silk with Selenium for Antibacterial Skin Applications

S. Chung, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

P. Tran, Northeastern University, Parkville, Australia

B. Ercan, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

T. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Directed Irradiation Synthesis for Bioinspired Ti-based Nanostructured Surfaces

S. L. Arias, Sr., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaing, Urbana, IL

M. Echeverry-Rendon, Sr., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaing, Urbana, IL

L. M. Reece, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

J. J. Pavon, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia

J. P. Allain, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaing, Urbana, IL

M. Chen, City of Hope Cancer Research Center, Duarte, CA

R. Radal, City of Hope  Cancer Research Center, Duarte, CA

Preparation of a Nanopatterned Polymer Replica for Reduced Catheter Inflammation and Infection

B. Ercan, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

L. Sun, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

S. Ni, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

T. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Anti-bacterial Silk Membrane for Wound Healing Applications

B. Ercan, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Z. Karahaliloglu, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

T. Webster, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Comparative cell behavior on titania nanotubes filled with HAP

N. Trujillo, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

P. Soares, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana, Curitiba, Brazil

K. C. Popat, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Engineering Mechanically Stiff and Elastomeric Nanocomposites by Covalently Crosslinking Poly(glycerol sebacate) and Silicate Nanoplatelets

P. Kerativitayanan, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

A. K. Gaharwar, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Enhanced Attachment and Proliferation of Fibroblasts on Anodized 316L Stainless Steel with Nano-pit Arrays

S. Ni, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Ligand Incorporation Modulate Pancreatic Islet Function and Apoptosis in PEG Hydrogel Scaffolds

S. Kizilel, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

T. Bal, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

C. Nazli, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

A. Okcu, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey

G. Duruksu, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey

E. Karaoz, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey

Self-healing hydrogels formed by reversible interactions between calcium ions and bisphosphonate-functionalized polymers

P. M. Lopez-Perez, Radboud University Medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Netherlands

I. Strehin, Northwestern University, Evanston,, IL

S. C. G. Leeuwenburgh, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands

P. B. Messersmith, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Click chemistry played a Janus-faced role in biodegradable polymer design

J. Guo, The Pennsyvalnia State University, University Park,, PA

J. Yang, The Pennsylvania State university, University Park, PA

Nanogels as Macromolecular Precursors to Polymer Network Development and Modification

E. Dailing, University of Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, CO

J. Stansbury, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, CO

Stable Carbonic Anhydrase Hollow Fiber Membrane Coating Used in Conjunction with Dilute SO2 Acidic Sweep Gas Increases Efficiency in Low Flow CO2 Removal Devices

M. C. Finn, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

D. T. Arazawa, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

J. Kimmel, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

W. J. Federspiel, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Tunable Fibrous Hyaluronic Acid Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering

I. L. Kim, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

M. B. Fisher, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

B. M. Baker, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

R. L. Mauck, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

J. A. Burdick, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

The Effects of Molecular Weight on Viability within PEGDA Hydrogel Microspheres

R. A. Falkowski, III, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

M. Medini, Rutgers University, Colonia, NJ

R. Olabisi, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Photoinduced Surface Modification of PEEK with Biocompatible Phospholipid Polymers

K. Ishihara, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

M. Kyomoto, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

S. Yamane, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

T. Moro, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Effect of a stabilizing absorbable fiber population on electrospun PGLA

S. McCullen, Poly-Med, Inc., Anderson, SC

J. Corbett, Poly-Med, Inc., Anderson, SC

M. S. Taylor, Poly-Med, Inc., Anderson, SC

Limitations of Predicting In Vivo Biostability of Polydimethylsiloxane Based Polyurethanes using Time Temperature Superposition

G. Gallagher, St. Jude Medical, Rogers, MN

A. Padsalgikar, St. Jude Medical, Rogers, MN

E. Cosgriff-Hernandez, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

T. Touchet, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

C. Iacob, Penn State University, University Park, PA

L. Mellin, St. Jude Medical, Uppsala, Sweden

A. Norlin-Weissenrieder, St. Jude Medical, Uppsala, Sweden

J. Runt, Penn State University, University Park, PA

Engineered Block Copolymer Surface Scaffolds for High Avidity, Lectin-Based Microbe Capture

R. R. Hansen, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

K. Shubert, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

J. L. Morrell-Falvey, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

B. S. Lokitz, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

S. T. Retterer, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

Biologically Inspired Engineering of Self-assembling Underwater Adhesives with Synthetic Biology

C. Zhong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

T. Gurry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

A. Cheng, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

J. Downey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

C. M. Stultz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

T. K. Lu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

Needle and Wire Electrospinning of a Shear-Thinning Polysaccharide for Biomedical Applications

D. Hathi, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

K. Woodrow, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Preparation and characterization of a decellularized dermis-polymer complex for the use in percutaneous devices

K. Nam, nstitute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

R. Matsushima, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Shimatsu, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Kimura, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

A. Kishida, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

Fabrication of zeolite-polymer composite nanofibers for removal of uremic toxins from kidney failure patients

K. Namekawa, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan

M. Tokoro Schreiber, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan

M. Ebara, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan

T. Aoyagi, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan

Evaluation of a Novel Absorbable Copolymer for Tissue Separation Film application

J. A. Lilley, Poly-Med, Inc, Anderson, SC

J. T. Corbett, Poly-Med, Inc, Anderson, SC, SC

T. A. Pruitt, Godley-Snell Research Center, Clemson, SC

J. H. Parrish, Godley-Snell Research Center, Clemson, SC

M. S. Taylor, Poly-Med, Inc, Anderson, SC

Degradation of Carbon Fiber Composites by Repeated Sterilization

A. C. Meyer, Center of Innovation for Biomaterials in Orthopaedic Research, Wichita, KS

T. A. Chavez, TCMK Enterprises, Wichita, KS

Cell Separating Surface using Hydrophobized Thermoresponsive Copolymer Brush

K. Nagase, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Y. Hatakeyama, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Shimizu, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

K. Matsuura, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

M. Yamato, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

N. Takeda, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

T. Okano, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan

Self-Assembled Complexes Derived From Bioinspired Tannins

H. A. Cheng, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

M. MacPherson, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

O. Z. Fisher, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Surface Activation to Improve Adhesion between Nitinol Wire and Polyurethane Film.

S. Navada, North Carolina State University, Knightdale, NC

E. Johnson, Volcano Corporation, San Diego, CA

Methacrylated Alginate for Use as an Adherent Pulmonary Pleura

S. L. Fenn, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

D. E. Wagner, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, VT

D. J. Weiss, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

R. A. Oldinski, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

Heparin-immobilized Electrospun Nanofibers for Vascular Sutures

M. DiBalsi, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

S. Bae, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

G. Korneva, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. G. Kornev, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Novel Biomimetic Aggrecan for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence

K. Prudnikova, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

A. Kriete, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

J. Parellada, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

E. Vresilovic, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

M. Marcolongo, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Flower Microchannel Device for Cancer Cell Migration Study

L. Bui, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Quantitative Comparison of Metastasizing and Non-metastasizing Breast Cancer Cell Migration via Various Dimension Microchannels

B. Sayles, University of Texas at Arlington, Burleson, TX

Novel Polyoxetane Hydrogel for Drug Delivery

H. Yang, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Phenotypic Response of the 3-D Spheroid Model of Adipogenesis to Exogenous Inflammatory Metabolites

P. A. Turner, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Y. Tang, Life Science Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

S. Weiss, Life Science Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

A. V. Janorkar, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Shrink Wrapping Cells in a Defined Extracellular Matrix to Modulate the Chemo-Mechanical Microenvironment

J. M. Szymanski, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

R. N. Palchesko, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

A. Sahu, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

A. W. Feinberg, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Fabrication and Characterization of Medical Grade Polymer Contrast Agent Composites for Near Infrared In-Situ Imaging

A. Whittington, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

A. Stevenson, Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

L. Reese, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

N. Sanghvi, The Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

R. Shekar, The Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

L. Bickford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Target Specific Gene silencing of Hyaluronic Acid – siRNA Conjugates Using Cationic Solid Lipid Nanoparticles

M. Y. Lee, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

W. H. Kong, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

S. K. Hahn, POSTECH, Pohang, Republic of Korea

Lipid-Modified Polymers to Undertake siRNA Delivery to Suspension-Growing Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells

J. V. Valencia-Serna, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

B. Landry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

H. Gul-Uludag, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

X. Jiang, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

H. Uludag, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Optimizing PEG Length for Enhanced In Vivo Pharmacokinetics of a Micellar siRNA Carrier

M. Miteva, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

H. Li, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

C. E. Nelson, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

K. C. Kirkbride, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

T. D. Giorgio, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

C. L. Duvall, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Lipid modified aminoglycoside based polymers as efficient transgender expression agents

B. Miryala, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

T. Potta, Marlyn Nutraceuticals, Pheonix, AZ

K. Rege, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Multi-functional Polymeric Micelle Delivery System for Drug Resistant Cancer Treatment

G. M. Temples, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. Nice, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

B. Green, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Reactive Oxygen Species-responsive polyplex micelles as a PEG-detachable platform for plasmid DNA delivery

M. K. Gupta, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. H. Lee, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. W. Crowder, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

C. E. Nelson, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

C. L. Duvall, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

H.-J. Sung, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Polymeric Micelle Delivery System for Neural Regeneration

J. B. Nice, Clemson University, Seneca, SC

G. Temples, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Webb, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

J. S. Lee, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Povidone-Iodine Does not Affect the Polymerization of PMMA Under Clinical Conditions

R. McLemore, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

J. Bingham, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

A. McLaren, Banner Good Samartian Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

H. Clarke, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

X-irradiated PEEK: Thermoluminescence observations with DSC correlation

D. Adikari, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

R. Gnawli, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

T. Riahinasab, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

H. Trieu, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

B. Walters, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

M. S. Jahan, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Biomimetic Charged Hydrogel Construct for Cartilage Regeneration

M. Dadsetan, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

A. Zhu, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

M. Esmaeili Rad, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

F. Babaei, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

A. B. Dietz, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

M. J. Yaszemski, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Self-Reinforced Composites for Prevention of Fretting Corrosion of Biomedical Alloys: Electrochemistry and Surface Characterization

E. S. Ouellette, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

J. L. Gilbert, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Oxidation is Induced by Compressive Cyclic Loading in Conventional UHMWPE

Z. B. Konsin, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

K. K. Wannomae, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

O. K. Muratoglu, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Oxidative Stability of First and Second Generation Highly Cross-linked UHMWPE retrievals

S. Rowell, Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

C. Reyes, Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

K. Wannomae, Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

H. Malchau, Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

O. Muratoglu, Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Phospholipid Coatings on PEEK For Enhanced Osseointegration

D. A. Prawel, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

D. Williams, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

S. P. James, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Performance of an Antioxidant-Stabilized XL-UHMWPE in Wear, Fatigue, and Acetabular Lock Detail Strength

N. Webb, Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN

M. Szymanski, Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN

D. Linton, Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN

J. Moseley, Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN

Wear Rate Comparison of Textured Versus Untextured Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene with Hydroxyapatite Particles Simulating Third Body Wear Debris using a 1N HCl Cleaning Solution

E. Hippensteel, DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, IN

X ray- and UV-induced Free Radicals in Polycarbonate Urethane (PCU)

R. Gnawli, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

D. Adikari, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

T. Riahinasab, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

H. Trieu, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

B. Walters, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

M. S. Jahan, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Degradation Study of Raw Material Encapsulated Microsphere-Based Scaffolds for Osteochondral Tissue Engineering

B. Sridharan, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

S. Lin, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

C. J. Berkland, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

M. S. Detamore, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Effect of Fiber Volume Fraction, Load, and Test Frequency on Piezoelectric Composite Power Generation

J. P. Domann, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

E. J. Tobaben, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

N. C. Goetzinger, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

P. M. Arnold, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

E. A. Friis, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

The effect of oxidation on the impact toughness of clinically relevant UHMWPEs

E. Oral, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

J. Suhardi, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

M. Fung, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

O. Muratoglu, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

High temperature melting of radiation cross-linked UHMWPE

B. Doshi, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

J. Fu, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

E. Oral, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

O. Muratoglu, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Optimized wear resistance and tougness of vitamin E blended, high temperature melted, radiation cross-linked and annealed UHMWPE

B. Doshi, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

E. Oral, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

O. Muratoglu, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

In vitro and in vivo study to determine the influence of bone morphogenetic protein-7 incorporated chitosan microparticles on bone regeneration

V. P. R. Mantripragada, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

C. A. Jayasuriya, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Effect of surface electrical charge on chondrogenic differentiation of ADSCs

F. Babaei, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA and  dapartment of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, Rochester, MN

Syndecan-1 Modulates the Endothelial Shear Mechanotransduction Response and Inflammatory Phenotype

P. Voyvodic, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

D. Min, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

R. Liu, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

E. Williams, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

A. Baker, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Fabrication of Amorphous Magnesium-Calcium Phosphate Powder Via Ethanol induced formation for Tissue Engineering Applications

E. Babaie, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

H. Zhou, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

S. Bhaduri, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Availability of Hybrid-type Bone Substitute by Cryopreserved Human Bone tissue Derived Mesenchymal Cells

Y. Yamazaki, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan

T. Sugimoto, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

K. Kumazawa, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

M. Ishiguro, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

K. Baba, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

A. Takeda, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

E. Uchinuma, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan

Executive Summary – Cellanyx Diagnostics

A. Mathur, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Poraderm: A Fully Degradable Synthetic Cutaneous Wound Treatment

J. M. Page, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

A. Harmata, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

S. Guelcher, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Evaluation of Host Response to Polypropylene Mesh in Primate Model of Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy

B. Brown, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

D. Mani, University of Pittsburgh, PIttsburgh, PA

A. Nolfi, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

P. Moalli, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Post-Surgical Neuropathic Pain Management Using Bupivacaine Loaded Sol-gels

T. Briggs, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

N. Sheth, Philadelphia Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

A. Cowan, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

P. Ducheyne, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Low pH of Trauma Environment Elicits Cellular Changes on Bone Biomaterial – Development of an In Vitro Model

O. Horton, Clemson University, Central, SC

K. J. L. Burg, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Determination of the Effects of Novel Bio-Loom Parameters on the Permeability of Woven Meshes

J. A. Gilmore, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

K. Burg, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Injectable Alginate Hydrogels with Embedded Chitosan Microspheres for Controlled, Localized Protein Release

M. S. Riederer, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

K. Sweeney, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

V. A. Mackley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

R. S. Mason, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

M. D. Krebs, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Diffusion and cellular uptake delivery routes of active agents using multilayer microcapsules

J. F. Mano, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Caldas das Taipas – Guimarães, Portugal

R. R. Costa, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Caldas das Taipas - Guimarães, Portugal

A. Girotti, G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

C. A. Custódio, 3B’s Research Group – Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Caldas das Taipas - Guimarães, Portugal

M. Santos, G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

F. J. Arias, G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

J. C. Rodríguez-Cabello, G.I.R. Bioforge, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain

Preparation of starch/cellulose acetate structures as drug delivery system using green technology

M. Martins, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

S. Silva, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

A. Paiva, REQUIMTE/CQFB, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal

R. L. Reis, 3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Taipas, Guimarães, Portugal

Biodegradable Nanoparticles Fabricated from Amino Acid-based Poly(ester amide)s for Drug Release

D. Wu, Jr., Donghua University, Shanghai, China

X. Qin, Sr., Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Poly (aspartic acid) hydrogel nanofibers from electrospun polysuccinimide membranes for controlled release

X. Qin, Sr., Donghua University, Shanghai, China

C. Zhang, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

D. Wu, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Suppression of UHMWPE Wear Particle- induced Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine and Chemokine Production  by Macrophages using an NF-κB Decoy Oligodeoxynucleotide

T.-H. Lin, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Z. Yao, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

T. Sato, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

D. K. Woo, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

J. Pajarinen, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

S. B. Goodman, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Polymeric nanoparticles for hypoxia-triggered drug delivery

T. Thavasyappan, III, Sungkyunkwan University, suwon, Republic of Korea

Peptide Nanofiber-Calcium Carbonate Composite Microparticles for Mucosal Vaccine Delivery

J. D. Snook, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

S. M. Dann, Department of Internal Medicine

J. S. Rudra, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

In-vitro Evaluation of Three Dimensional Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering

A. Gupta, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

B. J. Main, University of Illinois at Springfield, springfield, IL

B. L. Taylor, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

M. Gupta, Manipal University, Delhi, India

C. A. Whitworth, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

C. Cady, Bradley University, Peoria, IL

J. W. Freeman, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

S. F. El-AmIn, III, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

In-vivo biocompatibility and toxicity of Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering

A. Gupta, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

B. J. Main, University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL

T. A. Liberati, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

M. H. Roberts, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

A. G. R. Potty, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

S. F. El-Amin, III, Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, IL

Combined PDT and PTT by Methylene Blue Loaded Graphene Oxide

A. Sahu, GIST, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

W. I. Choi, GIST, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

J. H. Lee, GIST, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Ultrasonic Delivery of Doxorubicin to the Cell Cytosol

W. G. Pitt, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

C.-Y. Lin, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

E. Handly, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

M. Javadi, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Formation of Nanostructured Fluorapatite via Microwave Assisted Solution Combustion Synthesis

M. Nabiyouni, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

H. Zhou, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

S. B. Bhaduri, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Engineering and Evaluation of a Fully Synthetic Universal Influenza-A Vaccine Based on M2e-Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles

W. Tao, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

H. S. Gill, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Synthesis and Characterization of CREKA-conjugated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia Applications

A. Kruse, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

J. Z. Hilt, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

K. Anderson, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Magnetized Bacterial Nano-Cellulose (MBNC) for Neuroendovascular Reconstruction of Brain Aneurysms

J. P. Allain, University of illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL

M. Echeverry-Rendon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, URBANA, IL

S. L. Arias, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, URBANA, IL

J. J. Pavon, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

H. F. Pastrana, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

L. M. Reece, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

T. A. Tigno, Jr, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA, Bethesda, MD

Contrast-Enhanced Radiographic Imaging of Breast Microcalcifications In Vivo using Bisphosphonate-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles

L. E. Cole, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

T. C. Vargo-Gogola, Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend, South Bend, IN

R. K. Roeder, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Synthesis and Characterization of Doxorubicin-bearing Cetuximab-PAMAM Dendrimer Bioconjugates

H. Yang, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Testing Compliance of Surgical Meshes Fabricated from Different Polymeric Biomaterials

C. Burns-Heffner, Clemson University, Woodbine, MD

In-Vivo Analysis of Lipid Impact on Intestinal Mucosa Barrier

L. Speciner, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

R. L. Carrier, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Antimicrobial Silver/Titania Nanotube Surfaces (TiO2-Nt-Ag) for Dental Implants

T. Shokuhfar, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

One-step Preparation of Vinyl-Functionalized Material Surfaces for Surface Modification

Z. Wu, Soochow University, Suzhou, China

Small Molecule-Modification of Mixed Calcium Aluminate:Hydroxyapatite Reduces Bacteria Growth

E. S. Gawalt, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

G. Buckholtz, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Soft and Conductive Hydrogel Nanofibers for Electrode-Tissue Interfaces

P. Fattahi, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

R. E. Johns, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

M. R. Abidian, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Development of Combinatorial Peptide Screening to Identify Novel Nonfouling Sequences

A. K. Nowinski, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

A. J. Keefe, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

A. D. White, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

S. Jiang, University of Washington, SEattle, WA

Development of carbon nanotube-based bio-impedimetric bone marker sensors

M. S. Patil, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

M. Ramananthan, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

V. Shanov, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

P. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Antibacterial and Anti-biofouling Nanofibrous Membranes

Y. Mei, Southeast University, Nanjing, China

Light-Mediated, Multi-Step Release from Liposomes

R. S. Stowers, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

L. J. Suggs, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Development of an Engineered Nanoparticle System to Increase Adipose Stem Cell Survival

D. Santiesteban, UT Austin, Austin, TX

E. Chung, UT Austin, UT Austin, TX

A. Hannah, UT Austin, Austin, TX

S. Emelianov, UT Austin, Austin, TX

L. Suggs, UT Austin, Austin, TX