The Ophthalmic Biomaterials Special Interest Group focuses on both the development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues and the development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Some specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: wetting of surfaces; surface modification and protein adsorption of polymers used for refractive devices; transport through polymers, drug delivery systems, and technologies; vitreous replacement fluids; retinal tamponades, and glaucoma drainage devices for the regulation of intraocular pressure.
SIG Mission Statement
The Ophthalmic Biomaterials (OPH) Special Interest Group is an integral part of the Society for Biomaterials. Our goal is to bridge the gap between "research" and "development" of applied biomaterials in ophthalmology.
Scope
The OPH SIG offers a unique platform for interaction between academic research and corporate development. Bridge of the research between academia and industry development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues. Development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Areas of Interest include:
- Development of new polymers and new medical devices for treating eye diseases
- Surface modification and characterization of medical devices
- Biocompatibility of devices
- Drug delivery systems and technologies
Officers
Chair: Katelyn E. Swindle-Reilly, PhD
Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University
3010 Fontana Labs
140 W 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210-1002
t: (614) 292-4602
e: reilly.198@osu.edu
Vice Chair: Rachelle Palchesko, PhD
Special Faculty
CMU
5000 Forbes Avenue
4N300A Scott Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
t: (724) 840-1388
e: rachelle@andrew.cmu.edu
Secretary/Treasurer: Laura Wells, PhD
Queen's University
Department of Chemical Engineering
19 Division St., Room 201
Queen's University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Canada
t: (613) 533-6000 x75836
e: laura.wells@queensu.ca
Program Chair: Frances Lasowski, PhD
McMaster University
1280 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
Canada
t: (905) 978-9262
e: lasowsfj@mcmaster.ca
Web Contact: TBD
Student Contact: Ridhdhi Dave
PhD Student
McMaster University
1280 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
Canada
t: (437) 228 7647
e: davers@mcmaster.ca
Industry Representative: TBD
Biomaterials Forum Reporter: Frances Lasowski
McMaster University
1280 Main St West
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
Canada
t: (905) 978-9262
e: lasowsfj@mcmaster.ca
Past Chair: Morgan Fedorchak, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh
203 Lothrop St.
1026 EEI
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
t: (412) 246-6029
e: fedorchak@pitt.edu
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