Meeting Program (updated 06.05.2017)

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Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

08:00-11:15	Pre-conference workshop: Young Scientist Session
11:30-13:00	Registration, Poster Installation
13:00-13:15	Welcome from SSB+RM
13:15-15:15	Session I: Antimicrobial materials: from development to testing
13:15-14:00	Keynote Speaker: Prof. Henk Busscher Advances in antimicrobial biomaterials
14:00-14:15	O1: M.T. Buhmann, (D. Abt, O. Nolte, A. Neels, B. Gutt, Q. Ren) Antifouling materials: analysis of the in vivo setting for improved, predictive in vitro biofilm models
14:15-14:30	O2: S.L. Abram, (N. Hérault, K.M. Fromm) Ag nanoencapsulation for antimicrobial coatings
14:30-14:45	O3: M. Creus Antimicrobial action of silver nanoparticles explored by laboratory selection of bacterial persistence
14:45-15:20	Rapid Fire Posters and Industry Presentations Ind1: P. Gruner (Meadicoat AG), An inorganic antimicrobial surface modification for orthopaedic implants Ind2: N. Döbelin (RMS Foundation) P1: E. Mulky, Functionalization of poly(lactic acid) surfaces with Cacomplexing groups for bone cement applications P2: O. Guillaume, Hybrid polymeric structure for drug delivery purpose adaptable to photo-crosslinkable resin P3: A. Mertgen, Enhancing endothelialisation of electrospun membranes via biofunctionalization for a bioinspired blood material interface P4: P. Behrendt, Tyramine-modified hyaluronan hydrogel for human chondrocyte encapsulation: cell viability, rheological and bioadhesive properties P5: M. Petrović, Fungicidal PMMA-undecylenic acid composites
15:20-16:15	Coffee, Poster Session
16:15-18:30	Session II: Clinical needs and industrial suggestions for antimicrobial materials
16:15-17:00	Keynote Speaker: Dr. Canet Acikgoz, Oerlikon Surface Solutions AG, Liechtenstein Anti-microbial PVD coatings
17:00-17:15	O4: K. Thompson, (S. Petkov, S. Zeiter, C.M. Sprecher, A. Baumann, R.G. Richards, T.F. Moriarty, H. Eijer) Gentamicin loading of calcium phosphate-coated implants prevents experimental Staphylococcus aureus device-associated infection in vivo
17:15-17:30	O5: F. Rölli, (S. Kötzsch, F. Hammes) Growth condition targeted approach for biofilm prevention
17:30-17:45	O6: J. Puetzler, (S. Zeiter, A. Vallejo, D. Gehweiler, R.G. Richards, T.F. Moriarty) Influence of early versus delayed antibiotic intervention on treatment of Staphylococcus aureus fracture-related infection in rabbits
17:45-18:00	O7: M. Gontsarik, (M.T. Buhmann, A. Yaghmur, Q. Ren, K. Maniura-Weber, S. Salentinig) Nanocarriers for antimicrobial peptides to fight bacteria and superbugs
18:00-18:10	CTI expert: Prof. Gabor Szekely Medtech innovation: from invention to market
18:10-18:20	Chair of COST Action TD1305: Dr. Reto Luginbühl Improved protection of medical devices against infection (IPROMEDAI)
19:30	Welcome drink & Conference dinner at Restaurant Lagerhaus

Thursday, May 18th, 2017

08:00-08:30	Registration of the Participants
08:30-11:00	Session III: Biomaterials
08:30-09:15	Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jens Möller Mechanoregulation of bacterial phagocytosis and surface colonization
09:15-09:30	O8: O. Sterner, (C. Mathis, S. Goehl, P. Kugelmeier, S. Zürcher, S.G. Tosatti) Stem cells react on form and surface – Biological principles demand new platforms for regenerative medicine
09:30-09:45	O9: V.A. Stadelmann, (K. Camenisch, K. Thompson, U. Eberli, S. Zeiter, T.F. Moriarty) A standardized rat model for monitoring bone changes in implant-related osteomyelitis with fully automated in vivo microCT image processing workflow
09:45-10:00	O10: A.G. Guex, (D.J. Poxson, G. Fortunato, D.T. Simon, K. Maniura-Weber, R.M. Rossi, M. Rottmar) Electrospun scaffolds with organic electronic ion pumps – Novel wound dressings to target skin fibrosis
10:00-10:30	Coffee, Poster Session
10:30-10:45	O11: D. Petta, (D.W. Grijpma, A. Armiento, D. Eglin, M. D’Este) Tyramine modified hyaluronic acid ink for 3D-printed cellularized construct
10:45-11:00	O12: M. D'Este, (A. Plumecoq, M. Alini, G Demazeau) High hydrostatic pressure for decontamination of soft biomaterials
11:00-11:45	General Assembly of the SSB+RM
11:45-13:15	Poster Session and Standing Lunch
13:15-15:00	Session IV: Open Topics in Biomaterials
13:15-13:30	O13: E. Cavalli, (N. Broguiere, L.A. Applegate, M. Zenobi-Wong) An explant model to study the adhesion and chondrogenic potential of injectable scaffolds for cartilage repair
13:30-13:45	O14: F.S. Passini, (K.D. Ferrari, A.S. Saab, S. Caprara, B. Weber, J.G. Snedeker) Calcium signaling in tendons: an early response to mechanical loading
13:45-14:00	O15: Q. Vallmajo-Martin, (A. Negro, M. Lutolf, M. Ehrbar) Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells actively participate in the recruitment of murine hematopoietic stem cells in bioengineered minimalistic bone marrows
14:00-14:15	O16: B. Le Gars Santoni, (C. Stähli, N. Döbelin, M. Bohner) Non-congruent dissolution of Copper-doped beta-Tricalcium Phosphate
14:15-14:30	Student Research Award
14:30-15:15	Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mario Morgenstern Biomaterials in prophylaxis and treatment of orthopaedic device-related infections
15:15-15:30	Concluding Remarks and Presentation Awards: Research Award, Best Poster and Best Oral Presentation
15:30	End of Meeting