Biological Basis of Biomaterial-Cell Interactions
Submission Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Guest Editors
Department of Physiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, “Foisor” Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB, Bucharest, Romania
Interests: physiology; physiopathology; carcinogenesis; immune response; oncology; medical imaging; 3D printing; biomaterials; neuroimaging
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Department of Cell and Tissue Engineering, "Nicolae Simionescu" Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
Interests: regenerative medicine; stem cells; organotypic cultures; 3D cultures; biocompatibility; wound healing; bone regeneration; tissue engineering, biomaterials
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania
Interests: oral cancer; oral and maxillofacial surgery; diagnosis and prognosis in head and neck cancer; biomarkers; reconstructive surgery; tissue regeneration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of biomaterials capable of eliciting specific biological responses is one of the main challenges of modern biomedical science. Understanding biomaterial–cell interactions is essential for the design of the next-generation of implants, scaffolds, and drug delivery systems. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive perspectives on how material composition, surface properties, topography, mechanical behavior, and degradation profiles influence cellular adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and the immune response.
We welcome studies that analyze the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying biocompatibility, osteointegration, angiogenesis, and inflammation, as well as those employing advanced imaging, omics technologies, and computational modeling to elucidate these complex processes. Contributions highlighting the interface between material science, biology, and clinical translation, such as bioactive coatings, 3D-printed scaffolds, or biodegradable and smart materials are particularly welcomed.
Assoc. Prof. Cristian Scheau, Dr. Irina Titorencu and Prof. Ana Caruntu
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Keywords
- biomaterial-cell interactions
- biocompatibility
- bioactivity
- cellular signaling
- mechanotransduction
- regenerative medicine
- tissue engineering
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