Steve Maxson discusses polymers for implantable devices, vitro-in vivo testing, biomaterials development roadblocks, antimicrobial agents and polymers for implantable devices, and polymeric hydrogels for tissue engineering with Ekaterina (Katia) Tkatchouk, PhD and Distinguished Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences. Katiadoes research on polymeric materials that come from biological or synthetic sources used for long- & short-term implantable devices. Earlier this year Katia was recognized as an Innovator Award Winner by Edwards Lifesciences.

Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives.

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Host: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders

Guest : Ekaterina (Katia) Tkatchouk, PhD | Distinguished Engineer | Edwards Lifesciences

Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders

Producer/ Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruder