🧬 Matter2Life
Bridging Materials and Biology
Matter2Life is a research initiative devoted to the development of intelligent biomaterials — from synthetic matter to living systems. We explore how materials can be designed, structured, and functionalized to interact with biology at the molecular, cellular, and tissue level.
🔭 Our 3-Year Plan
A Journey from Structure to Function, from Matter to Life
Our roadmap is structured around three key phases, each building toward the creation of responsive, clinically-relevant biomaterials that communicate with biological systems.
🧩 Year 1: Build the Foundations (2025)
Keywords: Structure • Degradation • Biointerface
We begin by developing a library of engineered materials using additive manufacturing and microstructuring techniques. Special focus is given to:
Designing porous scaffolds and micro/nano-textured surfaces
Characterizing mechanical, chemical, and degradation properties
Establishing controlled testing platforms (custom biodegradation systems, Raman-based monitoring, pH/conductivity analysis)
🧪 We aim to understand how matter interacts with biological environments — not just chemically, but dynamically over time.
🌿 Year 2: Enable Communication (2026)
Keywords: Bioactivity • Sensing • Smart Responses
In the second year, we transition from passive to interactive materials by:
Embedding bioactive molecules (e.g. carotenoids, curcumin, peptides)
Developing in situ monitoring tools for pH, ion release, and structural change
Creating systems that respond to environmental cues (pH, temperature, load)
🧠 The goal is to engineer materials that not only survive in the body, but participate in the healing process — stimulating cells, degrading on cue, adapting over time.
🌱 Year 3: Bridge to Biology (2027)
Keywords: Cell-material interactions • Regeneration • Translation
The final phase focuses on validating our materials in biological models, and preparing for real-world applications. We will:
Study cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation on our scaffolds
Develop multifunctional composites for soft and hard tissue regeneration
Launch collaborations with medical and biotech partners
💡 We move from the lab to the clinic, transforming synthetic designs into tools for regenerative medicine.
🤝 Join Us
Whether you’re a scientist, clinician, engineer, or innovator — Matter2Life is about creating interfaces between disciplines as much as between materials and biology.
Contact us at matter2life[AT]biomaterials-lab.com
Let’s turn materials into life-changing solutions.