APA BioForum
Advances in Bioactive Polymers
Registration & Abstract Submission is Open
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.Â
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
Event Highlights:
Student Poster Awards
Meet "The Editors"
Panel Discussion on "Enabling research funding and facilitating collaborations"
Industry Talks
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. Established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2009, it is one of the Institutes of National Importance of India. It's is a research intensive university, located in the Kamand Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It sits at an average elevation of approximately 1,044 meters (3,425 feet) above sea level. Situated along the left bank of the Uhl River, the campus offers a temperate climate and is surrounded by mountainous terrain in Shivalik Range of the Lower Himalayas.
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.