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Nano-Galaxy: GQDs and Iron Oxide in Tumor Scaffold
This confocal-style composite image captures the hybrid integration of fluorescent graphene quantum dots (GQDs, green) and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄, red) within a biomimetic hydrogel scaffold. Designed for a 3D in vitro tumor model, the structure mimics the extracellular matrix while enabling photothermal therapy and magnetic guidance. The distribution highlights nanoparticle retention and spatial arrangement within the porous hydrogel, emphasizing its potential for localized cancer treatment and real-time imaging. The artificial coloring enhances the visual appeal without altering the original signal. Note: Image represents preliminary findings. Data not published. Instrument used to produce the image: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM)


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Marc BOHNER

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Marc BOHNER; Switzerland
RMS Foundation

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Biography
Dr. Marc Bohner holds a MSc and PhD degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL; 1990, 1993). His career included positions as postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Zurich (ETH). In 1998, he joined RMS Foundation, a private research and testing lab located in Bettlach, Switzerland. Currently, he serves as a research director. His interests include the synthesis, production, and use of calcium phosphates for bone repair. He holds over fifteen distinct patents, is the inventor of 4 commercial products, and has published and presented widely in his field (>130 articles; h = 56-67). He has given 140 invited lectures in English, French, and German. His teaching positions have included adjunct and affiliated appointments at the University of Sherbrooke (2004 – 2019), the University of Berne (2011 - present), and ETH (2009 - present). His services to the scientific community include activities in publishing (Editor, Acta Biomaterialia; 2008 – present), funding agencies (SNSF Councillor; 2016 – present)), and scientific societies (Secretary, vice-president and president of SSB+RM; 2004 – 2012); Secretary and president of GRIBOI; 2007 – 2016); Secretary and treasurer of ESB; 2013 – 2021); Secretary of the IUSBSE (2024 - present)). Marc Bohner has also been active in congress organizations, in particular as chair or co-chair of SSB+RM (2005), GRIBOI (2006, 2023), ESB (2009), and ISCM (2023). His work and services have been recognized by SSM+RM (“honorary life membership”, 2013), ISCM (“Racquel LeGeros Award”, 2014), GRIBOI (“honorary president”, 2016), ESB (“Georges Winter Award”, 2023), the IUSBSE (Fellowship, 2024), and the University of Uppsala (Dr. h.c., 2024). Marc Bohner is among the top 50 scientists in Biomedical Engineering according to the Stanford database (https://dx.doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw).

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Synthesis, production, and use of calcium phosphates for bone repair Reviewing Congress organization Translational research
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5079-3286

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Call for Applications – Join the YSF Board!

Call for Applications – Join the YSF Board!

The Young Scientist Forum (YSF-ESB) of the European Society For Biomaterials - ESB is looking for 5 new board members to join our dynamic team! This is a unique opportunity to actively shape the future of our community, represent young researchers in biomaterials, and contribute to exciting initiatives within ESB.

Details at a glance:

- Positions available: 5
- How to apply: Download the application form
here, fill it in, and send it together with your CV to ysf@esbiomaterials.eu and arn.mignon@kuleuven.be.
- Deadline: 31st October 2025
- Voting period: November – December 2025
- Results announced: February 2026
- Start of mandate: ESB Conference, September 2026
- Duration: 4 years

We strongly encourage motivated early-career researchers across Europe to apply. Being part of the YSF Board is a great chance to expand your network, enhance leadership skills, and support the next generation of biomaterials scientists.
REMINDER - ESB Council Elections 2025 - New Vote Required

REMINDER - ESB Council Elections 2025 - New Vote Required

Reminder to all ESB members

A second ballot is required to resolve the tie between two candidates for the ESB Council.

This decisive vote will take place during the ESB General Assembly at the ESB 2025 Conference. Only ESB members physically present at the Assembly will be able to participate, casting their vote via an electronic secret ballot. Please ensure you bring a smartphone with internet access, as it will be required for voting.

To help you prepare, the CVs and letters of application of the candidates are available on the ESB Elections webpage

Please be aware that numerous phishing attempts targeting our members have been reported. The ESB, its council, and representatives will never request personal information (such as passwords) or financial assistance. If you receive any suspicious messages, please do not respond and report them immediately at communicationofficer@esbiomaterials.eu

ESBiomaterials Educational Affiliates and Sister Societies

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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)http://www.biyomalzeme.org.tr

Hellenic Society for Biomaterials

Hellenic Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomaterials.org.gr

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)http://www.nbte.nl

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German Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.dgbm.org

Polish Society for Biomaterials

Polish Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomat.krakow.pl

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Scandinavian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.scsb.eu

Italian Society for Biomaterials

Italian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomateriali.org

SSBRM

SSBRMhttps://ssbrm.ch

UK Society for Biomaterials

UK Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.uksb.org.uk

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanics

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanicshttp://www.e-sibb.org

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)http://www.biomatfrance.com/

Romanian Society for Biomaterials

Romanian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.srb.ro/?language=1

European Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS-EU)

European Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (TERMIS-EU)https://termis.org/chapters-europe

The European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO)

The European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO) http://www.esao.org/

European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)

European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) http://www.esbiomech.org/

European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS)

European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS)https://eors.info/

The Federation of European Materials Society

The Federation of European Materials Societyhttps://www.fems.org/

ESBiomaterials Industrial partners

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Research Instutute Davos

Research Instutute Davoshttps://www.aofoundation.org

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellencehttps://bbcentre.eu

BIOINX

BIOINXhttps://bioinx.com

Biomedical Boundings

Biomedical Boundingshttps://www.biomedicalbonding.com

Bruker

Brukerhttps://www.bruker.com

CSEM

CSEMhttps://www.csem.ch

Exabone

Exabonehttps://www.exabone.com

Expercy

Expercyhttps://expercy.com

Fibrothelium

Fibrotheliumhttps://www.fibrothelium.com

Fluidnatek

Fluidnatekhttps://fluidnatek.com

Jellagen

Jellagenhttps://jellagen.co.uk

Journal of Materials Chemistry B

Journal of Materials Chemistry Bhttps://www.rsc.org

Merck

Merckhttps://www.merckgroup.com

Metatissue

Metatissuehttps://metatissue.com

Optics 11 Life

Optics 11 Lifehttps://www.optics11life.com

Polbionica

Polbionicahttps://polbionica.com/en

Readily 3D

Readily 3Dhttps://readily3d.com/

Regemat 3D

Regemat 3Dhttps://www.regemat3d.com

Regenhu

Regenhuhttps://www.regenhu.com

Rheolution

Rheolutionhttps://rheolution.com

Risystem

Risystemhttps://risystem.com

Scanco Medical

Scanco Medicalhttps://www.scanco.ch

Sparthamedical

Sparthamedicalhttps://sparthamedical.eu

Tissue Labs

Tissue Labshttps://www.tissuelabs.com

Upnano

Upnanohttps://www.upnano.com

WBC 2024

WBC 2024https://wbc2024.com

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Wileyhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/