HKPB Scientific announces research project with the MSSI
Issued on behalf of HKPB Scientific September 1st 2008
HKPB Scientific announces joint research project with the Materials and Surface Science Institute, University of Limerick.
HKPB Scientific, a provider of superior biocompatible coatings for medical implants announced today the commencement of a year long €100,000 innovation partnership with the Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI), University of Limerick focused on developing the proprietary technologies of HKPB Scientific.
“Being a spin-out company from the University of Limerick we are very pleased to embark on this joint research initiative with the MSSI supported by Enterprise Ireland. Having both worked in MSSI Dr. Haverty and I are intimately acquainted with the world-class research facilities of the Institute. The relationships forged with the personnel of the MSSI in the past will assist us greatly in developing our technology and bringing our superior biocompatible coating solutions to market” commented Dr. Brendan Kennedy, Chief Technical Officer, HKPB Scientific.
“This research will further advance the reputation of the MSSI as a centre of excellence in the field of biomedical devices research. In particular it establishes the MSSI at the cutting-edge of research into hydroxyapatite and its’ uses. This project marks a continuation of a collaborative research effort between the founder members of HKPB Scientific and I that has been ongoing now for over 5 years. It is our aim that this relationship will strengthen into the future, ensuring that the core team can build on our scientific achievements of the recent past with further scientific breakthroughs in the near future” remarked Dr. Seamus McMonagle, MSSI member, Scientific Advisor to HKPB Scientific and Principal Investigator on the project.
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About HKPB Scientific:
HKPB Scientific is a biotechnology company focused on commercializing its’ superior biomaterials technologies for medical device coatings. Our team has innovated multiple technologies enabling the synthesis of bioactive ceramics (primarily hydroxyapatite) and the coating of implants with hydroxyapatite layers augmented with therapeutic agents. These technologies enable superior coatings for the improved performance of orthopedic implants and drug eluting stents.
HKPB Scientific is a spin-out company from the University of Limerick and is supported by Enterprise Ireland under the National Development plan and by Shannon Development.
About the MSSI:
The MSSI is housed in a purpose built building on the University of Limerick campus equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities. The research activity of the Institute is focused on four themes: Biomaterials, Nanomaterials, Composite and Glass Materials and Bio/Catalysis and Clean Technology. The Institute currently houses 216 researchers. In 2007, MSSI received research income of €12.7 million, published over 100 papers and 27 researchers received their PhD degrees under the supervision of academic members of MSSI.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Brendan Kennedy
Chief Technical Officer
HKPB Scientific Ltd.
Tipperary Business Park
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
Ireland.
Ph + 353 (0)504 29382
brendan.kennedy@hkpb.ie