Prof Rui L Reis CEng MSc Ph D

Prof. Rui L. Reis, CEng, MSc, Ph. D, DSc, MD (Doctor h. c) Vice-Rector of University of Minho Full Professor of Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells Director 3 B´s Research Group Director of the PT Government Associate Laboratory ICVS/3 B’s, Portugal Expertise in: Basic Principles of Tissue Engineering Marine Biomaterials Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biomaterials & TERM Research Biomimetic and Biostructive Surfaces Development of 2 D and 3 D Polymeric Structures for Biomedical Applications Bio Functionality Assessment Human and Animal Cells Sources http: //www. 3 bs. uminho. pt/users/rgreis Most relevant publications: http: //www. 3 bs. uminho. pt/user/18/biblio

Expected benefits and activities during participation in BIONECA: • Share experience with groups who use biomaterials, nanoparticles and scaffodls for cells and drugs delivery; • Share experience, infrastructures and scientific equipments; • Would like to learn from groups who are experienced in clinical trials; • Would like to from groups who are experienced in regulatory issues; • Would like share knowledge on biomaterials and stem cells for neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases; • Would like to create different synergies to build up new consortia for preparing different applications to EC. Foreseen maximum contribution: in WG 1 and 3