Molecular Engineering, Measurement and Manipulation at the Boundary Between Living Systems and Synthetic Materials

The study of interfaces between biological systems and synthetic materials is central for a wide variety of areas that spans from biosensors and separations, to tissue engineering, immunotherapy, and also in understanding fundamental design principles in cell biology and biomedical engineering. A focus will be on measuring and manipulating the boundary between living systems (macrophages, stromal cells and bacterial pathogens) and synthetic materials.

In the 2024 GRC, we will specifically address new emerging topics that will include:

(1) DNA nanostructures at biointerfaces;

(2) mechanical signaling at interfaces;

(3) nanoscale machines and robotics at biointerfaces;

(4) immune receptor signaling at engineered interfaces;

(5) translational biointerfaces;

and (6) data driven biointerfaces discoveries

Each session of the GRC on Biointerface Science will be introduced by an expert Discussion Leader who will provide a general overview to integrate the research communities and stimulate conceptual discussions. Speakers with international recognition in the field will join young investigators and scientists gaining important experience by attending this conference. Shorter talks will be selected from abstracts to highlight emerging topics, especially from early-career researchers.

Our goal is to offer a platform to evoke productive collaborations and long-term partnerships. We will identify new scientific and technological opportunities associated with the Biointerface Science field and provide an open forum for debate and discussion.