TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
The TEN4CARE project proudly participated in the 14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14), held from June 21st to 24th, 2026, at the historic Ca’ Granda in Milan, Italy. This prestigious symposium gathers global investigators to share the latest discoveries and future trends in bio-organic chemistry, biomaterials, and translational medicine.
During the conference, researchers Beatrice L. Bona, Federica Compostella, Caterina Ricci, Andrea Spitaleri, Stefano Vaghi, and Elena Del Favero, representing our partner from the Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine at the University of Milan (UMIL), presented an insightful poster titled “Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes for Tendon Tissue Regeneration”.
The presentation outlined TEN4CARE’s innovative approach to addressing tendinopathies, which are debilitating musculoskeletal disorders that currently face clinical limitations due to poor natural tissue healing and the formation of fibrovascular scar tissue after surgery. To overcome this, the UMIL team detailed the design of smart shape-memory polyurethane (PU) materials for advanced tendon scaffolds, specifically designed to be implanted via minimally invasive surgery.
These advanced biomaterials are programmed to recover their 3D structure upon reaching body temperature (37°C), providing vital structural support with fibrous alignment that mimics the native tendon extracellular matrix. Furthermore, by tuning their composition and chemical functionalization, these scaffolds achieve excellent biocompatibility alongside crucial antimicrobial properties.
Sharing these promising structural advancements at ISBOC-14 allows the TEN4CARE consortium to foster dialogue with the international scientific community and further its mission of revolutionizing orthopedic treatments and regenerative medicine.
TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
TEN4CARE Presents Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes at ISBOC-14 in Milan
The TEN4CARE project proudly participated in the 14th IUPAC International Conference on Bioorganic Chemistry (ISBOC-14), held from June 21st to 24th, 2026, at the historic Ca’ Granda in Milan, Italy. This prestigious symposium gathers global investigators to share the latest discoveries and future trends in bio-organic chemistry, biomaterials, and translational medicine.
During the conference, researchers Beatrice L. Bona, Federica Compostella, Caterina Ricci, Andrea Spitaleri, Stefano Vaghi, and Elena Del Favero, representing our partner from the Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine at the University of Milan (UMIL), presented an insightful poster titled “Advanced Shape Memory Polyurethanes for Tendon Tissue Regeneration”.
The presentation outlined TEN4CARE’s innovative approach to addressing tendinopathies, which are debilitating musculoskeletal disorders that currently face clinical limitations due to poor natural tissue healing and the formation of fibrovascular scar tissue after surgery. To overcome this, the UMIL team detailed the design of smart shape-memory polyurethane (PU) materials for advanced tendon scaffolds, specifically designed to be implanted via minimally invasive surgery.
These advanced biomaterials are programmed to recover their 3D structure upon reaching body temperature (37°C), providing vital structural support with fibrous alignment that mimics the native tendon extracellular matrix. Furthermore, by tuning their composition and chemical functionalization, these scaffolds achieve excellent biocompatibility alongside crucial antimicrobial properties.
Sharing these promising structural advancements at ISBOC-14 allows the TEN4CARE consortium to foster dialogue with the international scientific community and further its mission of revolutionizing orthopedic treatments and regenerative medicine.
