Biomaterials as a research theme is highly socially relevant with impactful applications inhuman healthcare. In this context, this book provides a state-of-the-art perspective onbiomaterials research in India and globally. It presents a sketch of the Indian landscapeagainst 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 thebedside. It also presents valuable information to those interested in existing issuespertaining to developing the biomaterials research ecosystem in developing countries.The contents also serve to inspire and educate young researchers and students to take upresearch challenges in the areas of biomaterials, biomedical implants, and regenerativemedicine. With key recommendations for developing frontier research andpolicy, italso speaks to science administrators, policymakers, industry experts, and entrepreneurs onhelping shape the future of biomaterials research and development.

Discusses the challenges and status of the field of biomaterials science and bioengineering Explains extensive analysis of biomaterials science viz-a-viz India Presents detailed recommendations ordered according to time frame

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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, Tren ín, 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.

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Crossing the Boundaries.- Chapter 2. Economic Impact, Policies and Research Funding.- Chapter 3. Scientists at Work in India.- Chapter 4. International Status.- Chapter 5. A Challenging Frontier and Status of National Policies.- Chapter 6. Recommendations.- Chapter 7. Closure.