🕯️ We mourn the passing of Prof. Luigi Nicolais — pioneering chemical engineer, visionary leader & cherished community member. His work in composites, biomaterials & his devotion to innovation, will continue to inspire.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends & colleagues.

Nominations - ESB Scientific Achievement Awards 2026 are open.

📅 Nomination deadline: 20/02/26

🏆George Winter Award
🏆 Jean Leray Award
🏆 Klaas de Groot Award
🏆 International Award

🔍 More info can be found at:

esbiomaterials.eu/cms/content/

Nominations - ESB Scientific Achievement Awards 2026 are open.

📅 Nomination deadline: 20/02/26

🏆George Winter Award
🏆 Jean Leray Award
🏆 Klaas de Groot Award
🏆 International Award

🔍 More info can be found at:

esbiomaterials.eu/cms/content/

🤝 Why Partner with ESB 2026?
✅ High-impact venue in the heart of Antwerp
✅ Connect with leading researchers and industry innovators
✅ Tailored sponsorship packages for maximum visibility
✅ Join us in celebrating 50 years of innovation at ESB 2026!
🔗 esb2026.org/exhibition/

📣 Symposia Call– ESB 2026
Share your research or emerging topics with the biomaterials community. Submit your symposium proposal by 30 Nov 2025. Join us in celebrating 50 years of innovation at ESB 2026!
📝 esb2026.org/call-for-sympo…
#ESB2026 #SponsorOpportunity #Innovation #ESB50

🚀 ESB 2026 Sponsorship open!
Showcase your biomaterials innovations at KMDA (next to Antwerp Zoo).

✅ Reach 1,000+ global experts
✅ Join us for 50 years of ESB—science meets nature!
🔗 Explore sponsorship opportunities:
🌐 esb2026.org/exhibition/

#ESB2026 #Biomaterials #KMDA

🎉 Save the Date!
The 35th Annual Conference of @ESBiomaterials (ESB 2026) taking place 7–11 Sept 2026 at @kmda – A Room with a ZOO, Antwerp.
Join us to celebrate 50 years of innovation at ESB 2026!
👉 Stay updated & learn more via our official website:
🌐 esb2026.org

Industrial session – II @ESB_2025: Sex-related design aspects in biomaterials research and applications
 
Session Organizers: Yves Bayon, Silvia Farè, Matteo D'Este
 
Tuesday 09/09 h 14.00, Auditorium, Session A7
 
Three keynotes followed by panel debate.

Sonja Häckel, Insel Spital Bern, Switzerland:
Why Sex Matters in Surgery: Clinical Perspectives for Biomaterial Design and Application
 
Andrea Aliverti, Politecnico di Milano
Sex matters in respiratory and cardiovascular physiology: implications and ethical issues

Gianluca Giavaresi, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Italy:
Preclinical Evaluation of Biomaterials: Does sex factor matter?

Looking for ward to Industrial session - I @ESB_2025 Sustainability and Circular Economy as drivers of new (bio)materials development
 
Session Organizers: Yves Bayon, Silvia Farè, Matteo D'Este
 
Tuesday 09/09 8.15 h, Auditorium, Session A5.

Talk 3 - Martin Uriate, Rita Araujo EU DG Research and Innovation Round Table
Research and Innovation for an Environmentally Sustainable and Circular Healthcare: Horizon Europe Initiatives.

For the debate, speakers will be joined by Steven (Steve) Bourke, advocate for Empowering People who are Patients. CEO of PersonalPulse GmbH.

Make sure to attend the Fellows in Biomaterials Science and Engineering Debate at @ESB_2025 on the 10th September from 15:00-16:00.

It will be an excellent discussion from European leaders of biomaterials science.

Everything is all set for 34th Annual meeting of @ESBiomaterials. We look forward to welcoming you to Torino to discuss new developments in the biomaterials field, and also enjoy the exciting social program.

Safe travels!

@ESBiomaterials Endorsed Event: International Network for Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Transfer in Regen. Med. & Devices

Date: 17/06/25
Time: 11:30 – 13:30 (EAT)
Location: In-person at Amref Int. University or online
Registration: shorturl.at/imgJ7
Register By: 13/06/25

This event brings together researchers, industry professionals, and global experts to explore opportunities for knowledge exchange, training, and innovation transfer in the field of regenerative medicine and devices.

The ESB encourages participation, as this launch promises to offer unique networking opportunities and valuable insights into this rapidly evolving field. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

#RegenerativeMedicine #InnovationTransfer #MedicalDevices #Biomaterials