Dr. Ferreira da Silva, a specialist in translational science, will share her experience and knowledge gained from her work at Rousselot, a global leader in collagen-based solutions. The Biomaterials lecture will give students the chance to hear industry insights from experienced professionals.
During her talk, Dr. Ferreira da Silva will focus on the development of collagen-based biomaterials that can replicate the target tissue's composition and mechanical properties, providing cells with the optimal environment to proliferate, differentiate and communicate.
For those students who wish to take their research into the clinic, she will also explain the importance of working with biomaterials with specific properties, including quality, purity, regulatory compliance and availability. Choosing the right biomaterial from the very beginning of the research process can help to avoid having to revalidate your research using a new biomaterial ahead of clinical trials – a situation no biomedical researcher wants to encounter on the route to market.
Some of the key highlights of her biomaterials lecture will include:
- From in vitro diagnostics to medical devices, knowing the strengths and weakness of each biomaterial is key to success.
- There is much more to biomaterials than mechanical properties. Biological properties and purity can make or break your research.
- Working with experts in biomaterial manufacturing can help you find the best biomaterial to suit your application needs.
The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session where students will have the opportunity to ask questions about Dr. Ferreira da Silva's work and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the biomedical science industry.