APA BioForum
Advances in Bioactive Polymers
Advances in Bioactive Polymers
22-23 May 2026, IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
About the Event
Advances in Bioactive Polymers is the Inaugural event under Asian Polymer Association- BioForum. The two day event will comprise of scientific talks around the use of advanced polymers for various biological and biomedical applications. The symposium will host leading experts from Academia, Industry and Clinics for understanding the whole pipeline of development, commercialization and clinical use of Polymers for Biomedicine.
Symposium Themes:
Polymers for Tissue Engineering
Polymers for 3D-Bioprinting
Polymers for Drug Delivery
Polymers for Implants
The event will also host a Hands-on-Workshop on the second day.
Workshop (Hands On):
3D Bioprinting
Biological Imaging
22 May 2026
23 May 2026
About IIT Mandi
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is one among the eighth newer second generation of IITs. IIT Mandi is a research university located in Kamand Valley, Mandi city in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Mandi has an average elevation of 1044 meters (3425 feet) and is situated on the banks of Beas. Mandi town falls in the lower most climatic zone of the Himalayas. These regions enjoys a wet-sub temperate climate of the foot hills (450-900 meters) as against the dry-cold alpine climate with snowfall at higher altitudes (2400-4800 meters).
About School of Biosciences & Bioengineering
Our vision is to create next-generation academicians, scientists and industry experts in the domains of Health, Agriculture and Environment. Since 2016, it has grown substantially in terms of academic activities, diverse research areas and infrastructure. Currently, SBB is the home to a vibrant group of 12 core faculties, several research scholars, and students. SBB thrives for excellence with different academic programs at the level of PhD, post graduate, and undergraduate to create an academic niche, where state-of-the-art Bioscience meets cutting-edge Bioengineering technologies at IIT Mandi.