In recent decades, the field of biomaterials has experienced significant growth, particularly in the United States and Asia. However, Europe is increasingly catching up and is experiencing continuous growth in this key technology. BioMAT 2025 will take up these developments and discuss the latest findings and current trends in the development, characterization, evaluation, regulation, application and testing of biomaterials in both basic research and industry.
 
Exchange on Current Topics and Challenges
A special highlight of the symposium are the plenary lectures, in which renowned experts in the field of biomaterials present their findings and perspectives on current challenges. Two of the plenary speakers have already announced their topics. Carmen S. Pfeifer will give a lecture entitled “The development of dental materials in the prevention and maintenance of oral health: Current challenges and advances in polymeric restorative materials”. Prof. Meital Reches will address the topic: “Short Peptides and Amino Acids as Building Blocks for Sustainable Materials and Coatings”. In addition to Prof. Dr. Christine Selhuber-Unkel, Dr. Emmanuel Stratakis has been confirmed as a new plenary speaker.
 
Interface Between Research and Industry
The expert committee for biomaterials acts as an interface between basic research and industrial development. In view of the increasing interaction of materials with biological systems and the associated challenges, the exchange between science and industry is of central importance. The committee's working groups cover, among other things, bioinspired, degradable and antimicrobial biomaterials, as well as dental materials, interfaces, tissue engineering and legal issues of certification, approval and standardization.
 
Contribute and Network
BioMAT 2025 offers you the opportunity to contribute to the scientific discussion, exchange innovative ideas and expand your network with international colleagues. Submit your abstract for lectures, poster presentations or poster pitch presentations by 5 November 2024 and be part of this event!