The Chinese Association for Biomaterials (CAB) is pleased to announce the launch of a monthly CAB webinar initiative designed to recognize and promote outstanding investigators whose research advances biomaterials science, biomedical innovation, and translational healthcare solutions. 

Through this initiative, CAB aims to provide a professional platform for emerging leaders to present their work, foster scientific exchange across the biomaterials community, and strengthen connections among researchers in academia, industry, medicine, and translational science. 

We invite applications and nominations for outstanding junior faculty members whose work advances biomaterials research, biomedical innovation, and translational healthcare solutions. 

Award Details 

CAB will select two outstanding speakers from the webinar to receive the Bioactive Materials-CAB Research Excellence Awards. Each selected awardee will receive a $500 award, with a total award pool of $1000. Selected awardees will be invited to present their research as featured speakers in the CAB Workshop if time is available. 

Applicants and nominees who wish to be considered for the Bioactive Materials-CAB Research Excellence Award are encouraged to join CAB prior to application submission or nomination acceptance. Active CAB membership is required for award consideration. 

Eligibility and Nomination* 

Applicants should meet the following criteria: 

• Hold a junior faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or an equivalent early-career independent investigator position.
• Conduct research in biomaterials science, biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, medical devices, or related areas.
• Propose a webinar topic aligned with CAB’s mission to advance biomaterials research, innovation, translation, and community engagement.
• Be available to present in the CAB webinar series during the designated webinar period.
• Hold an active CAB membership at the time of application.

*Both self-nominations and nominations by CAB members, mentors, colleagues, or institutional leaders are welcome. For nominations submitted by another individual, the nominee should be aware of and agree to participate in the webinar series if selected. 

Webinar Theme 

The CAB webinar series will feature research aligned with the theme: 

Shaping the Living Blueprint through Advanced Biomaterials 

We welcome presentations addressing cutting-edge advances in biomaterials science, translation of basic research into clinical or industrial applications, and innovative healthcare solutions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 

• Biomaterials for Tissue engineering & Regenerative medicine
• Implants and medical devices
• Biomaterial design, fabrication, and characterization
• Drug delivery, immunoengineering, and cell-material interactions
• Engineering tissues, organoids, and disease models
• Clinical, industrial, and entrepreneurial translation of biomaterials technologies
• AI/ML driven biomaterial design or applications

Consistent with CAB’s commitment to scientific excellence, collaboration, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from investigators representing diverse backgrounds, geographic regions, institution types, research perspectives, and groups historically underrepresented. 

Selection Criteria 

Applications will be reviewed by the CAB organizing committee based on the following criteria: 

• Scientific merit and originality of the proposed presentation
• Alignment with the CAB webinar theme and biomaterials research priorities
• Potential impact on biomaterials science, healthcare innovation, or clinical/industrial translation
• Clarity and significance of the proposed webinar topic
• Applicant’s record of scholarly achievement and promise as an emerging leader
• Contribution to the diversity of topics, perspectives, institutions, and backgrounds represented in the webinar series

Proposed Timeline 

Call for Applications: Jul-Oct 2026 
CAB will circulate this announcement through the CAB network and broader biomaterials and biomedical engineering communities. Applications and nominations must be submitted by October 31, 2026. 
Review and Selection: Oct-Nov 2026 
The CAB organizing committee will review applications based on scientific merit, originality, alignment with the webinar theme, and potential impact on biomaterials research and translation. 
CAB monthly Webinar Series: Fall 2026 

Selected awardees will present their work in the CAB monthly webinar series. Each webinar will provide a platform for scientific exchange, networking, and visibility for early-career investigators in the biomaterials community. 

Application/Nomination Materials: 

Interested Assistant Professors and Associate Professors should submit a brief application package that includes: 

1. Current curriculum vitae (10 pages) 

2. Proposed presentation title 

3. Brief abstract describing the webinar presentation and its relevance to advanced biomaterials, tissue engineering, clinical translation, or related areas 

4. A recent photo of the presenter 

Submission Contact 

Please send application materials to the CAB organizing committee through: 

Dr. Ke Huang 

Texas A&M University 

kehuang@tamu.edu 

Organizing Team 

Yi Hong, University of Texas at Arlington; Ke Huang, Texas A&M University; Aijun Wang, University of California, Davis; Cunjiang Yu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Guohao Dai, Northeastern University; Ying Mei, Clemson University; Bin Duan, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Feng Zhao, Texas A&M University; Zhen Ma, Syracuse University.