21-07-2025
IIT-G event explores bone regeneration
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati organised a one-day SERB(ANRF)-supported workshop titled "Engineered Hydroxyapatite: Bridging Bone Regeneration and Antimicrobial Protection" on July 19.
The event brought together experts, researchers, and students to explore cutting-edge developments in biomaterials, particularly hydroxyapatite (HAp), a calcium phosphate compound renowned for its exceptional biocompatibility, bioactivity, and close resemblance to the mineral composition of human bone.
The event was organised for the dissemination of knowledge about the SERB-sponsored project "Development of Fe and Zn co-doped Hydroxyapatite for the Treatment of Osteomyelitis".
During the inauguration, Prof Utpal Bora, the chairman of the event and the head of the department of biosciences and bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, highlighted the significance of tissue engineering and its translation to real-world medical applications.
The convenor of the event, Prof. Lalit M. Pandey, department of biosciences and bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, outlined the workshop's core objectives and agenda, focusing on the interdisciplinary applications of engineered HAp in both regenerative medicine and infection control. Prof. Pandey also presented a detailed discussion on the bottom-up synthesis approach for HAp-based nanomaterials, emphasizing how fine-tuning at the nanoscale can significantly modify the bulk properties of a biomaterial.
