For years, synthetic biology has aimed to create minimal cells for maximum efficiency in biotechnological processes. Prof. Landfester has developed "protocells" with giant polymersomes and nanocontainers for functions like energy production and transport control, and designed nanocapsules that can house enzymes or synthetic catalysts. For further details on Professor Landfester's presentation, click here!

Soft matter exhibits dynamic, liquid-like behavior due to weak interactions, while macromolecules are strong along their backbones but have weak intermolecular interactions. Prof. Creton his work explores a combination of both by studying a covalently crosslinked hydrogel with metal coordination dynamic bonds, where divalent metals bond with imidazole groups in the polymer backbone. To learn more about Professor Creton's presentation, click here!

Xeltis is an Eindhoven-based medical device company developing artificial vessels and valves that are gradually replaced by the patients’ own living healthy tissue. Utilizing advanced supramolecular polymers, Xeltis creates electrospun porous implants that enable patient tissue to progressively fill and replace the bioabsorbable structure. Xeltis aims to revolutionize the standard of care for millions of patients undergoing vascular procedures, including hemodialysis access and coronary artery bypass surgery. Dr. Cox will provide insights into the process leading to and from clinical studies. Find out more!

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