#UKSB2025 Travel Bursary Winner Ellamay McIlhatton

By Ellamay McIlhatton, University of Ulster

Thanks to the generous support of the UKSB Travel Award, I had the opportunity to attend and present at this year’s UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) conference. The event brought together a diverse community of researchers and industry professionals, all working at the forefront of biomaterials science.

I was fortunate to both give an oral presentation and present a poster on my PhD research, which focuses on enhancing the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys through calcium phosphate coatings for orthopaedic applications. It was a rewarding experience to share my work with others in the field and to receive insightful feedback and questions.

The conference also offered a valuable platform to engage with new ideas, covering topics such as regenerative medicine, next-generation implant materials, biofabrication techniques, and translational biomaterials research. These presentations provided valuable perspectives on current challenges and innovations in the field.

I’m sincerely grateful to UKSB for funding my attendance. The experience not only deepened my understanding of current trends in biomaterials research but also helped build connections that will benefit my future work.