BioImplant is a European Industrial Doctorate-Innovation Training Network to develop improved bioresorbable materials for orthopaedic and vascular implant applications.

Research Programme: Bioabsorbable materials are a category of biomaterial that gradually degrade when implanted in the body. These biomaterials have the potential to form the basis for the next-generation of vascular and orthopaedic medical implants as they avoid late-stage complications associated with conventional permanent implants. However, several challenges must be overcome to improve the implant performance and enhance long-term outcomes. The BioImplant ITN programme will tackle key technological challenges in this area by bringing together EU partners with leading expertise in the areas of polymer- and metal-based bioabsorbable materials for medical implants.

The project is funded by the European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2018) under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovate Training Network (Grant Agreement No. 813869)

More information in https://bioimplantitn.eu

Principal Investigator: J. LLorca

Duration: 2019-2022