Biomaterials Asia 2009
Showcasing the latest research and advances in biomaterials across Asia
5-8 April 2009, Hong Kong

Young Scientists Oral Presentations...

Young Scientists Oral Presentations

14.00-15.30

YOUNG SCIENTIST PRESENTATIONS – ORAL SESSION A
Chair: S. Cool, Institute of Medical Biology A*Star, Singapore

14.00

Heparin-based hydrogel for tissue engineering and bioMEMS applications
G. Tae*1, M. Kim1, Y.H. Kim1, J.Y. Lee2, A. Revzin2; 1GIST, Republic of Korea, 2University California, Davis, USA

14.10

Functional nanofiber matrices controlling cell function for tissue engineering applications
H. Shin*, Y.M. Shin, M.S. Kim, I.-D. Jun, J.-H. Lee; Hanuang University, Republic of Korea

14.20

Evaluation of in-vitro remineralization of human enamel caries lesions under neutral and acidic conditions: A micromechanical and SEM investigation
J. Xue*1,2, W. Li1, M.V. Swain2; 1Sichuan University, China, 2The University of Sydney, Australia

14.30

Stability of the DNA double-strand in condensed plasmid DNA induced by PEG-PLys block copolymer
K. Osada*, K. Kataoka; University of Tokyo, Japan

14.40

Modification of poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with phosphate salt nanoparticles to neutralize the acidic degradation products
L. Cen*1, S. Xie1, L. Cui1,2, W. Liu1,2, Y. Cao1,2 ; 1National Tissue Engineering Center of China, China, 2Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China

14.50

A spatial gradient of RGD peptide in a three-dimensional scaffold directs osteoblastic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells
M. Yamamoto*, N. Hayashi, Y. Tabata; Kyoto University, Japan

15.00

Engineering extrinsic microenvironmental cues for hepatocytes’ re-polarization in vitro
S.M. Chia*, S.T. Teo, A. Ananthanarayanan, H. Yu; Singapore MIT Alliance, Singapore

15.10

Carbon nanotube composite scaffold: A potential conduit for peripheral nerve repair?
S. Edwards*, J.S. Church, J.A. Werkmeister, J.A.M. Ramshaw; CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia

15.20

Penetrative confocal microscopy for 3D imaging of mammalian tissues and natural biomaterial scaffolds
S.-C. Tang*, S.-J. Tseng, Y.-H. Lee, Z.-H Chen, H.-H. Lin, C.-Y. Lin, A.-S. Chiang; National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

   

14.00-15.30

 

14.00

YOUNG SCIENTIST PRESENTATIONS – ORAL SESSION B
Chair: D. Hutmacher, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Three dimensional culture and chondrogenic differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells
C.W. Yeung*, K. Cheah, D. Chan, B.P. Chan; University of Hong Kong, China

14.10

Duo release of nerve growth factor and retinoic acid from nano-patterned poly-ε-caprolactone film for neuronal regeneration
K.K. Teo, E.K.F Yim*; National University of Singapore, Singapore

14.20

Protein adsorption on charged single-walled carbon nanotubes: Significant role of ordered waters
J.-W. Shen*, T. Wu, Q. Wang, Y. Kang, X. Chen;Zhejiang University, China

14.30

Functional biomaterials for corneal endothelial cell therapy and regenerative medicine
J.-Y. Lai*1, G.-H. Hsiue2; 1Chang Gung University, Taiwan, 2National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

14.40

Polyplex micelles with cyclic RGD peptide ligands and disulfide cross-links directed to the enhanced transfection by controlling intracellular trafficking
M. Oba*, K. Aoyagi, K. Miyata, Y. Matsumoto, K. Itaka, N. Nishiyama; University of Tokyo, Japan

14.50

The return of a forgotten polymer – polycaprolactone in the 21st century
M.A. Woodruff*, D.W. Hutmacher; Queensland University of Technology, Australia

15.00

Improving cell delivery into electrospun tissue engineering scaffolds
S. Sahoo*, S.-L. Toh, J. Cho-Hong Goh; University of Singapore, Singapore

15.10

Osteoinductive Ti metal: Development and clinical applications
M. Takemoto*1, S. Fujibayashi1, T. Matsushita2, T. Kokubo2, T. Nakamura1; 1Kyoto University, Japan, 2Chubu University, Japan

15.20

Diameter selectivity of protein encapsulation into carbon nanotubes
Y. Kang*, Q. Wang, T. Wu, J.-W. Shen; Zhejiang University, China

   

16.00-17.30

YOUNG SCIENTIST PRESENTATIONS – ORAL SESSION C
Chair: K. Mclean, CSIRO, Australia

16.00

Self-assembly of magnetic nanoparticles as MRI probes
H. Ai*, Z. Gu, X. Zhang; Sichuan University, China

16.10

The challenge of establishing preclinical models for segmental bone defect research
J. Reichert, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

16.20

Effect of Mg addition into calcium phosphate ceramics on bone marrow stromal cell differentiation
I. Zhao*1, C. He1, H. Zhou1, I. Cui1,2, W. Liu1,2, Y. Cao1,2; 1Shanghai Tissue Engineering Research and Development Center, China, 2Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

16.30

Development of inductive dermal papilla microtissues for hair follicle regeneration: The effects of biomaterial and surface modification
S.-J. Lin, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

16.40

Evaluation on in vitro biocompatibility of silk fibroin-based biomaterials with primarily cultured hippocampal neurons
X. Tang*, F. Ding, Y. Yang, X. Gu; Nantong University, China

16.50

Biocompatible hydrogels based on modified chitosan
Y.F. Poon*, Y.B. Zhu, M.B. Chan-Park; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

17.00

Engineering properties of self-assembling peptide matrices by incorporating peptide epitopes in building blocks
Y. Chau*, Q. Li; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

17.10

Development and biocompatibility evaluation of silk fibroin-based nerve grafts used for peripheral nerve regeneration in vitro and in vivo
Y. Yang*, F. Ding, J. Wu, X. Chen, J. Liu, X. Gu; Nantong University, China

17.20

A specific drug targeting system based on polyhydroxyalkanoate granule binding protein PhaP fused with targeted cell ligands
Z.-H. Wang*, Y.-C. Yao, X.-Y. Zhan, J. Zhang, X.-H Zou, Y.-C. Xiong; Shantou University, China

   

16.00-17.30

YOUNG SCIENTIST PRESENTATIONS – ORAL SESSION D
Chair: Y.-Y. Yang, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology A*Star, Singapore

16.00

A high-throughput approach to screening the properties of cell adherent and resistant coatings using gradient plasma polymers
B. Muir, CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies, Australia

16.10

Collagen-mesenchymal stem cell microspheres for cartilage tissue engineering
Y.Y. Li*, H.W. Cheng, P.M. Chan, M.Y. Wong, K. Cheung, D. Chan, B.P. Chan; University of Hong Kong, China

16.20

Osteoinductive CaP biomaterials-material structure and regulation of osteoblast differentiation
H.S. Fan*1, X.N. Chen1, N. Hanagata2, T. Ikoma2, J. Tanaka2, X.D. Zhang1; 1Sichuan University, China, 2National Institute of Materials Science, Japan

16.40

Novel wound healing materials for diabetic ulcers
H.S. Yoo*. J.S. Choi; Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea

16.50

Modification of cells differentiation direction by small interfering RNA complexed with cationized polysaccharide
J.-I. Jo*, K. Nagane, Y. Kido, Y. Tabata; Kyoto University, Japan

17.00

Biosynthetic hydrogel composite materials: Maintaining network structure and improving biological performance
P. Martens*, A. Nilasaroya, J. Whitelock, L. Poole-Warren; University of New South Wales, Australia

17.10

Scaffold-based gene-silencing approach to tissue engineering
S.Y. Chew*, H. Cao, C. Chai; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

17.20

Charge controlled permeation of multilayer microcapsules: From basic physical chemistry to potential applications
W. Tong*, F. Wang, O. Zhao, C. Gao, H. Mohwald; Zhejiang University, China

17.40

Development of polymeric hollow particles ‘PICsomes’ based on polyion complex designed for biomedical application
A. Kishimura*, A. Yasutaka, S. Liamusuwan, H. Matsuda, M. Yamamoto, W.-F. Dong; University of Tokyo, Japan