Goals

  • 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