FORCE REPAIR Project at ESB 2025 in Turin

The FORCE REPAIR consortium actively contributed to the 34th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB 2025), held from 7 to 11 September in Turin, Italy. The event brought together leading scientists, clinicians, and innovators to discuss the latest advances in biomaterials research and applications.

Scientific Contributions from FORCE REPAIR Partners

University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO): Dr Ziba Najmi delivered an oral presentation on the eradication of mature single- and double-species bacterial biofilms using nano-emulsion systems loaded with mupirocin (MUP) and tobramycin (TOB). This approach represents a major step forward in tackling persistent wound infections caused by multispecies bacteria and biofilm formation.

IDONIAL Technology Centre: Researchers Dr Helena Herrada-Manchón and Dr Lucía Celada Crespo showcased a poster on micropattern effects on the mechanical properties of multimaterial 3D-printed dressings. Their results provide valuable insights into the design of next-generation biomaterials for wound healing. You can find the poster at our Outcomes webpage.

Clustering and Collaboration

The REBORN project took the lead in organising a joint symposium on “Multifunctional Biomaterials for Chronic Wound Treatment” at ESB 2025. As part of this session, FORCE REPAIR coordinator Dr Damien Dupin (CIDETEC) and NABIHEAL co-coordinator Dr Nora Ventosa (ICMAB-CSIC) delivered keynote presentations showcasing the progress of their Horizon Europe projects. The symposium also featured contributions from other initiatives funded under the same call, including NOMAD, BUCCAL-PEP,ELR-SCAR and SMARTSHAPE-project. This clustering activity highlighted synergies across projects, encouraging knowledge exchange and strengthening collaboration within the biomaterial’s community.

Advancing Innovation for Chronic Wound Healing

Chronic wounds affect over 2% of the population in developed countries, significantly reducing quality of life and increasing healthcare costs. The research presented by FORCE REPAIR partners at ESB 2025 demonstrates how advanced biomaterials and innovative therapies can contribute to more effective and sustainable wound care.