Dear colleagues,
we are pleased to invite you to the 8th International Symposium Interface Biology of Implants (IBI) in Rostock. The symposium will once again be held in the “Kurhaus Warnemünde” on the beautiful coast of the Baltic Sea.
The symposium, themed “Decoding Biology – Inspiring Materials“ brings together scientists from various disciplines to uncover how cells sense and respond to biomaterials, translating these insights into functionalized materials. This multidisciplinary research bridges life and materials sciences, physics and chemistry. The program is complemented by high-profile guest speakers who will present the latest research findings across the symposium’s core topics. These range from the biological mechanisms underlying cellular responses at the biomaterial interface to the engineering and computational design of next-generation functionalized
materials and cellular microenvironments.
Furthermore, we are delighted to announce, in collaboration with the Research Training Group 2901 SYLOBIO, a supporting program on the topic of “Local and Systemic Incompatibility of Implants“.
The use of functionalized and adaptive biomaterials in various medical fields has increased significantly in recent years. Yet, decoding the underlying biology, the complex biomolecular interactions between living tissue and implant material, remains the key to translating innovative materials into
clinical practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rostock-Warnemünde and to an inspiring symposium with stimulating discussions and opportunities for scientific exchange.
Rainer Bader
Anika Jonitz-Heincke
Kirsten Peters