Topic: Current Trends in Biodegradable Metals to Clinical Application

Speanker: Prof. Frank Witte

Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Anna-von-Borries-Str. 1-7, 30625 Hannover, Germany

Time: 9:30am-11:30am, (Thur.) 7 June, 2012

Venue: Room 468, Lee Hsun Building, IMR CAS

Welcome to attend!

Abstract: Biodegradable Metals are a novel class of temporary implant materials, which is getting increasing attention from academia, industry and regulatory agencies such as US-FDA. This lecture will provide a short introduction of this novel technology and lessons learned from the past. Moreover, an update on current European trends in Biodegradable Metals is provided.