Rui Reis wins prestigious award from the American Society of Biomaterials

The Clemson Award for Contributions to the Literature from the American Society of Biomaterials is given to scientists who have made important contributions to the literature on biomaterials science or technology. These contributions are measured by the regular publication of scientific articles and the citation of these publications by independent researchers, among other indicators.  

Rui Reis, a scientist in the field of biomaterials and director of ICVS/3Bs, an Associate Laboratory supported by FCT, is the recipient of the 2014 Clemson Award, in recognition of his contribution to the field. The award will be presented in April, in Denver, during the annual conference of the Biomaterials Society.

Research at the 3Bs center (Biomaterial, Biodegradables and Biomimetics) focuses on the development of new biomaterials (hydrogels, three-dimensional supports, membranes, nano or microparticles) based on natural polymers, which can be used for targeted drug administration and tissue engineering. Several projects use stem cells from adipose tissue, bone, bone marrow, amniotic fluid and the umbilical cord, induced to form bone, cartilage and skin cells, in combination with three-dimensional structures, for application in regenerative medicine.

This award is one of several given to Rui Reis in recent years. Last year the researcher received an ERC Advanced Grant, and had already received two awards from the European Society of Biomaterials - the Jean Leray Award (in 2002) and the George Winter Award (in 2011).