Biomaterials as a research theme is highly socially relevant with impactful applications in

human healthcare. In this context, this book provides a state-of-the-art perspective on

biomaterials research in India and globally. It presents a sketch of the Indian landscape

against the backdrop of the international developments in biomaterials research.

Furthermore, this book presents highlights from major global institutes of importance, and challenges and recommendations for bringing inventions from the bench to the bedside. It also presents valuable information to those interested in existing issues

pertaining to developing the biomaterials research ecosystem in developing countries.

The contents also serve to inspire and educate young researchers and students to take up

research challenges in the areas of biomaterials, biomedical implants, and regenerative

medicine. With key recommendations for developing frontier research andpolicy, it

also speaks to science administrators, policymakers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs on helping shape the future of biomaterials research and development.

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Bikramjit Basu is currently a Professor at the Materials Research Center and holds Associate Faculty position at Center for Biosystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. He is appointed as Visiting Professor at University of Manchester, UK (2018-23) and at the European Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Trenín, Slovakia (2020-21). Bikramjit's current research integrates biomaterials science and bioengineering approaches to address human healthcare challenges. Prof. Basu's contributions in engineering sciences have been nationally and globally recognised. He received India's most prestigious science and technology award, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 2013 for contributions to Biomaterials Science. A Chartered Engineer of the UK, he is an elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical & Biological Engineering (2020), International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (2020), Indian A^ 10,700 and H-index: 55). He has directed two large multi-institutional Indo-US and Indo-UK Biomaterials centers. Currently, he is the Lead Principal Investigator of the Translational Center of Excellence on biomaterials for orthopedic and dental applications, comprising of a national consortium of 43researchersfrom 8academic and medical institutes of India.

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Table of Contents

Foreword by M.S. Valiathan

Foreword by K. Vijay Raghavan

Preface

1. Crossing the Boundaries

1.1 Biomaterials Bloom

1.2 The New Science

1.2.1 The Key Elements

1.2.2 Defining Biocompatibility

1.2.3 Structural Concepts

1.3 International and National Markets

1.4 Biomaterials in Human Healthcare

1.4.1 Musculoskeletal Surgery and Orthopedics

1.4.2 Neurosurgical Treatment

1.4.3 Urological Treatment

1.5 India's Healthcare Initiatives and Translational Research Facilitation

1.5.1 Kalam Institute of Health Technology and the Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone

1.5.2 Niti Aayog and the National Health Stack

1.5.3 IKP Trust

1.6 Education and Human Resources

1.6.1 Bioengineering Curriculum

1.6.2 Medical Education and Research in India

1.7 Funding Status and Opportunity

1.7.1 National Schemes

1.7.1.1 Ministry of Science and Technology Funding

1.7.1.2 Biotechnology-focused funding

1.7.1.3 Recent Funding Schemes on Societally Relevant Areas

1.7.2 International Status

1.8 The Tailpiece

2. Scientists at Work

2.1 At the tipping point

2.2 All about joints: Hips, knees and spines

2.3 Bones and teeth

2.4 Cartilage, bone, cardiac and skin tissue engineering

2.5 Eyes and nerves

2.6 Antibacterial strategies

2.7 Regenerative Engineering

2.8 3D (Bio) printing biomaterials, tissues and organs

2.9 National Institutes of Importance and Centers of Excellence

2.9.1 Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

2.9.2 School of International Biodesign, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

2.9.3 BETiC (Biomedical Engineering and Technology Incubation Centre), at IIT Bombay

2.9.4 Multi-institutional international research programs

2.10 Nota bene

2.11 A path ahead

3. International Status

3.1 Biomaterials Research Consortia of Global Importance 2

3.1.1 Prometheus Group, KU Leuven, Belgium

3.1.2 McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

3.1.3 Cúram - Centre for Research in Medical Devices, National University of Ireland Galway

3.1.4 Wyss Institute at Harvard University, USA

3.1.5 Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research at TU Dresden, Germany

3.1.6 Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali Ceramici (ISTEC), Italy 3.1.7 3B's Research Group, University of Minho, Portugal

3.1.8 National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA

3.1.9 Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Winston-Salem North Carolina, USA

3.2 Multi-institutional research initiatives and training centers

3.2.1 Henry Royce Institute, UK

3.2.2 MatSan, France 3.2.3 Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC), Clemson University

3.2.4 MD3: a new consortium for Materials Discovery, Development and Deployment, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

3.2.5 ARC Training center for Innovative Bioengineering, Australia

3.3 Closure

4. A Challenging Frontier 4.1 Challenge 1: Strengthening basic research in the quest for Next-Gen biomaterials

4.2 Challenge 2: Building translational research for human health

4.3 Challenge 3: Nourishing industry collaborations, incubators and start-ups

4.4 Challenge 4: Accelerating regulatory approval

4.5 Challenge 5: Medical education and the clinical research ecosystem

4.6 Challenge 6: Harnessing the benefits of biomaterials for the country

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