Research at Materials in Medicine
At Materials in Medicine we research the interactions between synthetic materials and living tissues from the nano- to the macro-level. We innovate by developing better biomaterials solutions for medical devices and drug delivery systems, and focus on investigating the mechanical and the biological response. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our research leaders by clicking on the links below.
Injectable biomaterials

✶ Ceramic cements for bone regeneration ✶ Injectable granules ✶ Synthetic bone grafts
High performance glass-ceramic and ceramics

✶ Translucent, high-strength ceramics for dental applications ✶ Silicon nitride ceramics for spinal applications
Metallic implants and their modification

✶ Antibacterial titanium based alloys ✶ Solution-based bioactive ceramic coatings
Biological response to biomaterials

✶ The effects of nanoparticles on bone formation ✶ Molecular basis of pyrophosphate stimulated bone regeneration