Who We Are
Clinicians, researchers, and students from medical device manufacturers, academic research labs, and operating rooms across the country and around the world belong to SFB. This interdisciplinary gathering is a critical pathway to identifying issues with current technologies, and for translating academic research to clinical practice.
Events
Society For Biomaterials 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition
The Society For Biomaterials is excited to host the 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-28, 2026. This year’s theme, “Biomaterials at the Crossroads: Connecting Science, Industry, and Innovation,” reflects a pivotal moment in our field—where groundbreaking research, translational development, and real-world applications converge.
Publications
2025 Q3 Biomaterials Forum Available Now!
This issue includes news from Members, Students, Industry and Government, as well as an update from AIMBE, and feature articles on Biomedical Textiles, The Evolution and Impact of Ophthalmic Biomaterials, Bio-Inspired Strategies for Mitigating Medical Device-Associated Infections, and Tools for Measuring Research Impact! Read more inside!
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
- Enhanced Photocatalytic Blood Oxygenation on Ag Nanoparticles Decorated TiO2 NanotubesSubmitted on Wed, 01/07/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 114, Issue 1, January 2026.
- Biomechanical and Functional Response of 3D Printed Materials and Silicone Elastomers Compared to Human Aortic TissuesSubmitted on Wed, 01/07/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 114, Issue 1, January 2026.
Applied Biomaterials
- Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Peptide and Chlorin e6 Immobilization Strategies on GelMA Hydrogels for Enhanced Antibiofilm Activity via Photodynamic TherapySubmitted on Mon, 01/05/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 1, January 2026.
- Fabrication and Functional Integration of a Bioengineered Tracheal Graft With Angiogenic and Epithelial Regeneration Potential for Airway RestorationSubmitted on Mon, 01/05/2026Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 1, January 2026.
MS&T26
The Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) technical meeting and exhibition is the long-standing, recognized forum for fostering technical innovation at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and application. Each year, MS&T brings together scientists, engineers, students, suppliers, and business leaders to discuss current research and technical applications and to shape the future of materials science and technology. The event's unmatched technical program addresses structure, properties, processing, and performance across the materials community.
Committees & SIGs
Biomaterials researchers and engineers just like yourself envision the future of biomaterials together as volunteer leaders of the Society For Biomaterials. This is YOUR society. Get involved today to share in networking opportunities, build bridges to other scientific groups, and explore the diverse biomaterials community.
Membership Benefits
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Employment Opportunities
Members of the Society For Biomaterials may post current job openings. Please email a single page PDF of Word DOC to SFB headquarters. All job postings will be listed on this page for one month, free of charge.
