The advancement of civilization and the exploration of space will depend on cutting-edge developments in life science monitoring and healing systems, devices and other technologies that allow humans not only to survive but to be highly productive in the harshest conditions imaginable for an extended period of time. This talk will explore cutting-edge developments in the following areas: Developing controlled release systems Creating new approaches for delivering drugs such as proteins and genes across complex barriers in the body such as the intestine, the lung, and the skin Researching new ways to create tissue and organs including creating new polymer systems for tissue engineering

Exploring biomaterials, delivery systems, and tissue engineering

256th National Meeting (2018)

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