Working group 3 : Functionalization of implants for improved functional and therapeutic effects

In charge of task 7: “Functionalization”

This group will aim at:

 

  • studying the surface modification of 1) bone scaffolds to improve cell adhesion, loading scaffolds with growth factors, or therapeutic drugs with regard to release profiles and other in vitro studies; 2) conventional hip and knee joint ceramic implants to control and promote their osseointegration
  • developing ‘bioinert’ tough and strong implants with high ability for direct bone apposition by manipulating surface chemistry and topography, without degradation of the long-term structural integrity and the stability of the implants

 

Leaders :

 

  • Dr. Erik Adolfsson (SE) – Erik.Adolfsson@swerea.se
  • Dr. Norbert Schneider (DE) – N.Schneider@ceramtec.de

 

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