Canadian Biomaterials Society
Société Canadienne des Biomatériaux

Dear CBS Members and Friends. As our annual general meeting AGM approaches we are actively seeking nominations for available spots on the Board of Directors for the CBS, the student representative, and both secretary and treasurer roles...

Dear CBS Friends and Members, Please find the Spring 2026 newsletter attached here. Regards, Patricia Comeau, CBS Secretary

Dear CBS Members and Friends, We have been asked to share the following message on behalf of the organizing committee for our upcoming CBS CSPS cc-CRS meeting in Vancouver, BC...

Dear Canadian Biomaterials Society Members Friends, A call for late-breaking abstracts has now been released for our upcoming CBS CSPS cc-CRS 2026 meeting this June in sunny Vancouver, BC...

Surface modification constitutes a key strategy for the improvement of blood compatibility for polymeric biomaterials 1 ...

Load bearing connective tissues, such as the intervertebral discs, are susceptible to both age-related degeneration and traumatic damage, but recovery is hindered by their avascular nature1...

Peripheral arterial disease is a chronic condition caused by the formation and hardening of fatty plaque within arteries and arterioles, resulting in narrowing or blocking of the vessels carrying blood to the limbs...

Metal by-products, including metal ions, released in greater amount from metal-on-metal MM hip implants than from metal-on-polyethylene implants are a cause for concern as they can compromise the functionality and survivorship of the implants due to adverse tissue reactions 1, 2 ...

Polylactic acid PLA is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester, which is widely used in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors on account of its biocompatibility and good mechanical properties...