The IMST (13) panel reviews small business applications in the general areas of biomaterials and new strategies, devices, vectors, and agents for delivering genes or drugs into cells or organisms. Specific areas covered by IMST (13) include:
- Biomaterial characterization and fabrication technologies
- Technologies to address molecular/cellular interfacial interactions
- Implantable technologies with a focus on biocompatibility
- Embryonic stem cell platforms and technologies
- Technologies for gene and drug delivery, including delivery vehicles and manufacturing processes
- Nanotechnology platforms, time release formulations, and other delivery vehicles
Small business panels with most closely related areas of similar science listed in rank order are:
Drug Discovery and Development Small Business Panel [IMST (11)]
Devices and Detection Systems Small Business Panel [IMST (12)]
Environmental Monitoring Small Business Panel [IMST (16)]
Biological Chemistry, Biophysics, and Cell Biology Small Business Panel [IMST (10)]