Development of Non-Thrombogenic Coatings Week – February 16 – February 22 Client: Arthur J. Coury, Ph.D. Vice President, Biomaterials Research Genzyme Corporation 1 Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: (617) 768-8002 E-mail: [email protected] Advisor: William Murphy Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering Phone: (608) 262-2224 E-mail: [email protected] Team Members: Brett Mulawka – Team Leader Patrick Schenk – Communications Ben Roedl – BWIG Darshan Patel – BSAC Problem Statement To form PEG macromer-based hydrogels on biomaterial surfaces in an interfacial photopolymerization process and to screen the coatings for interactions with cells and media that mimic physiologic fluids. It is hypothesized that these coatings will resist fouling and may be useful for implantable devices. Last Week’s Goals • Create solutions • Test solution on preliminary latex • Determine outreach presentation topic • Review journal articles Accomplishments • Contacted catheter companies • Research into latex surface properties• Reviewed biomaterial journals This Week’s Goals • Acquire proper latex catheter for testing as substrate • Create Ethyl Eosin solution • Create hydrogel on latex surface • Begin work on mid-semester
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