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UWEB Overview
UWEB (University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials) is...
a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center,
an 11 year partnership between academia and industry
- 20 professors, 100 students and 20 companies focusing on
robust, manufacturable biomaterials that are specifically recognized
by biological systems, and can enhance the healing and integration
of those materials upon implantation.
- an investment in the basic biology of wound healing to provide
the information needed for rational engineering of healing biomaterials.
- control of the macrophage by receptor interactions to promote
healing and integration.
- a new engineering based upon nanoassembly and molecular orientation
of specific receptor units.
- a novel "delivery" mode for peptides and receptors
offering high reactivity and inhibition of non-specific reactions
via tight surface structure control.
- a new materials science emphasizing molecular design, molecular
engineering and optimized surfaces.
- a closer partnership between academia and industry with protection
of IP for our industry partners.
- a paradigm shift in how biomaterials work and how we control
healing. We, the bioengineers, will take charge of directing
healing to meet specific needs
- a modern, interdisciplinary curriculum to train a new generation
of students needed to populate a new biomaterials industry.
- a focus on enhancing ethnic and cultural diversity within
the science and engineering communities.
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