Inaugural lecture Prof. dr. Chris Arts

"Orthopaedic innovations, bio&materials"

Pain-free and adequate movement is essential for our physical and mental health, but not self-evident. Bone disorders can greatly disrupt this and implants and biomaterials are excellent treatment options. However, the choice of material depends on local biological and mechanical factors and the regenerative capacity of the patient. Within translational biomaterials research, it is essential to understand the interplay between biomaterials, biology and biomechanics in order to optimize it. 

In my lecture I will highlight the synergy between biomaterials, biology & biomechanics using clinical examples and research results from lab to clinic. I will also discuss the symbiosis between imaging and computer simulations and how mechanobiology leads to a deepening of biomaterials research. In addition, I discuss the impact of the upcoming epidemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the role of materialtechnology to combat this problem and why an urgent and multidisciplinary approach is required. 

Finally, I discuss future challenges and opportunities in both education and research around the biomaterials field. 

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