Formulation Strategies and Characterization Techniques for Biomedical Gels: From Bench to Application
Efstratios Sitsanidis
Abstract: Biomedical gels play a crucial role in advancing therapeutic and diagnostic applications, offering tunable properties for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. This presentation will explore strategies for the formulation of soft materials, including hydrogels and hybrid gels. Key aspects of their physicochemical characterization will be discussed, highlighting techniques such as rheology, spectroscopy, and imaging to assess gel performance. Practical insights on gel handling, including preparation, encapsulation protocols, and biocompatibility evaluation, will also be shared. The talk aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design and application of gels, bridging the gap between research and real-world biomedical challenges.
