Understanding the interactions of cells and biomaterials (influence of different material properties such as surface chemistry, topography, elasticity, roughness, etc. on primary cells)
Development of tailored, cell type-specific biomaterials as cultivation substrates and 3D matrices for tissue engineering, for soft tissue replacement in particular
New cell- or tissue-based test systems for the evaluation of biomaterials
Discussion and definition of strategies for biomaterials in tissue engineering
Exchange of information with other working groups
Initiation of collaborations, publications, and joint project proposals together with industry, university, and non-university institutions