PROGRAM / SYMPOSIUM I-4

The need for healthcare has been steadily increasing. Nano-biotechnology research has been done on artificial organs for medical engineering as well as on neural-circuit-based next-generation control technology. Interdisciplinary research between engineering and medicine is particularly progressing. We are facing with a number of technological challenges specific to the interfacial nano-structure and phenomena since solid/liquid interfaces to create high performing medical devices. For instance, the requirement to prevent thrombus formation must be considered when using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Due to the high demand from society, there is a considerable need for the enhancement of existing traditional technologies and techniques in this industry. The most important keyword to achieve the superior systems is bioactivity at nanostructured interfaces. In this session, we offer a chance to discuss recent advancements in a variety of fields from a global viewpoint.