Come and join the Closing event of the Impact Implants program on November 6th, 2026.
With the JTF-initiative reaching its final stage, we come together to highlight the shared achievements and partnerships driving the future of personalised implants and medical technologies.
Participation is free of charge; however, registration is not without obligation. Badges, lunch and drinks will be arranged. Additionally, spots are limited. Therefore, we count on you to inform us if you cannot attend.
9:30 Registration
10:00 Day opening
Dr. Elena Merlo and Dr. Jan Willem Veldsink, UMCG Innovation Center
10:10 Perspectives from the region, the industry & society
10:45 Coffee and networking
11:15 Session 1
New generation (jaw) implants
Dr. Nick Assink, UMCG 3D Lab
Smart patient-specific implants that prevent bone resorption
Assoc. Prof. Anastasiia O. Krushynska, ENTEG, Faculty of Science and Engineering, RUG
12:00 Break
13:00 Session 2
Customized implant for the treatment of complex fractures in severely injured trauma patients
Suzanne van Wees, PhD candidate UMCG Trauma Surgery & 3D Lab
Personalized resection and reconstruction in bone tumor
Mirka Buist, PhD candidate UMCG Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics & 3D Lab Groningen
13:45 Coffee and networking
14:15 Session 3
3D design and production of personalized medical devices for patients with airway problems.
Assoc. Prof. Gyuri Halmos, UMCG Ear, Nose & Throat
Personalized triggered release of antimicrobials
Prof. Patrick van Rijn, UMCG Biomaterials & Biomedical Technology
15:00 Coffee and networking
15:15 Look into the future
Assoc. Prof. Joep Kraeima, UMCG 3D Lab & Maxillofacial Surgery
15:45 Closing remarks
16:00 Meet & connect, informal drinks
The definitive program will be released shortly. If you have any question, please feel free to reach out via implants@umcg.nl.
We hope to see you at the event on November 6th!
