The United Kingdom Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) is a non-profit organization working to develop novel biomaterials to tackle current clinical needs for medical devices, prosthetics and for regenerative medicine.
Our membership has interests in medical materials science, biosensors, biomechanics, biocompatibility, tissue engineering, and many other subjects.
The strength of our community is in its diversity; welcoming academics, clinicians and the biomaterials industry willing to help to develop the subject of biomaterials in the UK. For more information as a downloadable document please click here.
Our Constitution document can be found here.
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Latest news
The UKSB is pleased to announce the launch of the Larry Hench Young Investigators Award 2027. Applications can be made up to midday on the 11th November 2026. Applications received after this date and time cannot be considered. Larry Hench Young Investigators Prize is a £500 prize to a promising young research scientist in recognition […]
By Ali Mahnavi, Keele University I was delighted to present my research through both an oral presentation and a poster at the UKSB 2026, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the UKSB for awarding me a travel grant to attend this fantastic event. I am currently a second-year PhD researcher in […]
By Saima Ashraf, Nottingham Trent University Attending the UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Annual Conference 2026 at Birmingham University was an inspiring and rewarding experience. The conference provided the perfect opportunity to immerse myself in cutting-edge research, gain new perspectives, and connect with researchers who share a passion for improving healthcare through innovation. A personal highlight […]
For the first time, UKSB is joining IOM3’s Biomedical Materials Division, the Tissue and Cell Engineering Society, and the RSC Biomaterials Group to deliver Biomaterials Beyond the Bench, a dedicated industry day for PhD researchers in biomaterials and tissue engineering. Taking place at the Henry Royce Institute in Manchester on 5 October 2026, the event connects […]
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