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The Norwegian Research Council’s national evaluation of medicine and health research (EVALMEDHELSE) is now being followed up with targeted investments in research schools and national networks. Among the 19 research networks that have been granted up to NOK 2 million each is the “Network on Responsive Biomaterials”, where our Department plays a central role.

The Department is proud to announce we have been awarded 5 million NOK in funding from the Research Council of Norway  through the INTPART (International Partnerships for Excellent Education,Research and Innovation (INTPART)) programme for the project “Life on Metal Surfaces” (LIMES). Out of 144 applications submitted nationwide, only 20 received funding, and four of the awarded projects were from the University of Oslo.

The Department was honoured to host Professor Shi and a delegation from the School of Life Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT). The visit focused on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and advanced imaging, and opened new opportunities for research collaboration and student exchange between UiO and HIT.

We are pleased to announce that Lúcia F. Santos, a former Erasmus exchange student from the University of Aveiro who worked at our BIOMAT lab for four months, has successfully concluded her studies. While here, Lúcia made extensive use of our cutting-edge nanoCT imaging and associated advanced staining methodologies, producing vital data for her research.

What a fantastic milestone for the Department of Biomaterials—Arooj recently defended her PhD thesis. Her research represents a notable advancement in understanding how osteoblasts develop into osteocytes under scaffold-free, three-dimensional conditions.

Norway’s leading research institutions recently gathered to strengthen collaborative efforts with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). Hosted by the Research Council of Norway, this high-level meeting focused on maximising Norwegian access to advanced synchrotron research techniques—powerful X-ray methods that provide unprecedented insight into materials and biological systems at the atomic scale.

After two years in Oslo, our PhD student Enrique Oreja was itching for new scientific challenges and life experiences. A two-month research stay at the Messersmith lab at UC Berkeley helped scratch that itch.

We are happy to announce that the project, “Using Peptide-Encapsulated Hydrogels for Enhancing Fracture Healing in Post-Menopausal Osteoporotic Conditions,” has been awarded the prestigious Pioneer Innovator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This grant will bolster our research on enhancing our ability to improve the lives of patients suffering from osteoporosis-related fractures.

What a fantastic way to wrap up the year - Øystein successfully defended his PhD thesis — a remarkable achievement reflecting years of hard work, dedication, and scientific translation.

We congratulate Ingvild on receiving the best "Clinical Innovations in Implant Dentistry" award at Milan's European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) congress. Ingvild's winning presentation highlighted the development of a new synthetic bone graft material made from titanium dioxide. This collaborative effort has been ongoing for many years and has involved many from our lab.

Athina and Håvard participated in the successful Consortium Meeting for the H2020 project BIOMATDB in Vienna. The meeting brought together key partners to review progress, address challenges, and plan future strategies. A major highlight was the successful internal testing of the biomaterials database and marketplace, marking a significant step forward in the project. We are optimistic about the  database for the biomaterial community.

In a remarkable display of international collaboration, researchers from our Department and the University of Twente have made a significant breakthrough in the field of tissue engineering. The high-impact journal, Advanced Materials, recently published their pioneering study, showcasing an innovative approach to engineering living tissues with integrated capillary networks.

We recently attended the EXCITE consortium meeting in the historical city of Granada, Spain. This event brought together experts from Europe, all connected by a common thread – the electron and X-ray imaging infrastructure and its application in materials research.

The Department is excited to announce the successful completion of the second consortium meeting for the BIOMATDB project. Hosted in the vibrant city of Barcelona, the event brought together leading experts in biomaterials from across Europe.

Last week, Håvard  was privileged to represent the University of Oslo at the 2023 CED/NOF-IADR Oral Health Congress in the picturesque setting of Rhodes, Greece. It was an occasion where dental science, fruitful discussions, and state-of-the-art innovations converged.

We are delighted to announce that Stefanie Linskens has successfully completed her bachelor internship at the Department of Biomaterials, scoring an impressive 8/10. Stefanie's time with us has been highly productive, and we couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments.

We are thrilled to announce that Yang Yang successfully defended his PhD dissertation on September 5th. We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Yang for his achievement.

This past month, the University of Oslo (UiO) had the privilege of participating in an esteemed symposium hosted by the Forschungscampus Mittelhessen. The two-day event, "The Intersection of Digital Technology and Patient Care," explored the dynamic fusion of digital technologies with patient care practices, emphasising the field of regenerative medicine.

We had the pleasure of hosting a small group of American Biomedical Engineering students and faculty members from the  DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia exchange program this week

In collaboration with colleagues in the US, industry, we have managed to obtain a large grant from Research Council of Norway in the new program Converging Technologies

We are not only hosting visiting students but we also send some of our students out in to the world to experience new things. Like Florian is currently doing in Australia.

Never before has any research group at our Faculty  had more success with research grant from the Research Council of Norway. Our Department  managed to obtain two large grants in the Nano2021 program.

Dental biomaterials expert Jukka Pekka Matinlinna visited the Biomaterials lab for a collaborative meeting.

This year has brought our department some good luck with our EU grant proposals and we are now part of two new European collaboration projects - MgSafe project is now hiring PhD candidates.

Department of Biomaterials travelled to ScSB2018 meeting to see Professor Lyngstadaas receive the prestigious ScSB Award