09/09/2022
By Jacqueline White

Join Plastics Engineering Professor Meg Sobkowicz Kline for an upcoming webinar, Plastics in Medical Applications.

When: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. ET

This webinar is offered by UMass Lowell in technical partnership with Plastindia International University.

Overview:

This webinar is an introduction to the use of synthetic and natural materials in the medical and health industries. The focus will be on polymeric materials but some mention of metals, ceramics and composites will also be included. The webinar will emphasize the most advanced and well-known successes in biomedical devices.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the engineered materials used in common medical applications
Communicate effectively regarding the criteria used in selection, design, and use of materials in medical applications
Relate materials properties to their biocompatibility and identify critical biomaterials problems and properties

Register.

Questions may be sent to Corporate_Education@uml.edu.