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| The continued advancement of medical device technology notwithstanding, there remains great opportunity to create solutions for unmet medical needs. The need for improved therapeutic and diagnostic modalities has furthered the development of new technologies. In order to meet advancing clinical demands the creation of such technologies requires paradigm shifting thought. Thought that leads to less invasive devices, which have lower mortality and morbidity rates. The trend of these less invasive procedures is moving toward smarter, often implantable devices. For example devices that reduce the number of incisions, reduce hospital visits, intervene proactively when something goes wrong and improve overall patient outcomes. Implantable devices face challenging environmental conditions and require materials that can perform a mechanical function while maintaining an acceptable biocompatibility profile. Successfully combining solutions to meet these needs opens up opportunity for entrepreneurial ventures and for creating novel solutions for the treatment of our growing patient population. |
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Herman Mark Award in Honor of Robert Langer
1:00 PM-4:55 PM, Monday, August 20, 2007 Westin Boston Waterfront -- Grand Ballroom B, Oral
Division of Polymer Chemistry |