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A survey towards the development of a Canadian database of nanomedicine-related research expertise 0 comments

by Mohsen Akbari
As part of its legacy strategy, the NanoMedicines Innovation Network NMIN is creating an online database of Canadian nanomedicines researchers and the areas of expertise represented within their labs...
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Workshop: Peptide Synthesis and Applications in Regenerative Medicine 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
Dear Trainees, Drs. Marcelo Munoz and Emilio Alarcon will facilitate a workshop on Peptide Synthesis and Applications in Regenerative Medicine at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute from August 14th to 17th, 2023...
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International Society of Biofabrication (ISBF) Conference 2023 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
Dear Members, The annual conference of the International Society of Biofabrication ISBF is being held this September 17-20 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan...
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CBS 2023: Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended 0 comments

by Amanda Clifford
Dear Members, The early bird registration deadline for CBS 2023 in Halifax has been extended to April 21st, 2023 To register, click here...
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3D Bioprinting Human Tissue Models of Alzheimer's Disease using Drug Releasing Microspheres comments

by Stephanie Willerth Claire Benwood
Alzheimer s disease AD , a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is becoming increasingly prevalent in aging populations...
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Development of a Thermoresponsive Homopolymer for Biomedical Applications comments

by Amanda Brissenden
Hydrogels are often used as both drug and cell delivery vehicles due to their high water content, which facilitates diffusion, and mechanical properties, which minimize inflammation from mechanical irritation...
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Resin/Dentin Interface Degradation is Dependent on Restorative Material and MMP-Inhibition comments

by Bo Huang
Resin-based restorations are the most popular restorative materials in dentistry. However, the invasion of cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans into tooth restoration interface leads to the development of secondary caries which limits restoration s longevity...
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Morphological differences between pseudotumors in patients with Metal on Metal and Metal on Polyethylene hip implants comments

by Felipe Eltit
Adverse tissue reactions are the most common causes of implant failure, they can affect up to 40 of patients with Metal on Metal MoM implants in the first five years of implantation, and a lower but non-negligible number of Metal on Polyethylene MoP and Ceramic on Polyethylene implants 1 ...
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Self Assembling MMP-2 Cleavable Hydrogel Drug Delivery Systems comments

by Larry D. Unsworth Kyle Koss
Peptides are the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, and are generally considered the ideal therapeutic specific, potent, small enough for diffusion...
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