• 2009

• 609
Nabil Sabri ENATTAH , Najib A. ELMARZUGI , Nureddin ASHAMMAKHI. The Evaluation Criteria used by NASR for Research Proposal Submission Call First round August 2009: Advantages and challenges. NEPAD/NABNet, Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC), Tripoli, Libya, 15-17 November 2009.

• 608
Najib A. ELMARZUGI, Nabil Sabri ENATTAH, Nureddin ASHAMMAKHI. Rules of the National Authority for Scientific Research (NASR), Libya for funding research projects. NEPAD/NABNet, Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC), Tripoli, Libya, 15-17 November 2009.

• 607
Ashammakhi N. EU Research Projects. NEPAD/NABNet, Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC), Tripoli, Libya, 15-17 November 2009. (Invited talk).

• 606
Ashammakhi N. Research Basics 1-3. Dental postgraduate seminar, Dental Faculty, Al-Arab University, Benghazi, Libya, 3 Oct 2009 (Invited Lecture).

• 605
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials and nanotechnology. Dental postgraduate seminar, Dental Faculty, Al-Arab University, Benghazi, Libya, 1 Oct 2009 (Invited Lecture).

• 604
Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of research proposals. Training Course for the staff of National Research Authority, Tripoli, Libya, 13 Aug 2009.

• 603
I Wimpenny, N Ashammakhi, NR Forsyth and Y Yang. Towards development of novel electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. European Society of Biomaterials, Lausanne, Switzerland 7-11 September 2009. Poster: 055; Abstract: 1001

• 602
L.M. Nikkola, H. Jukola, Seppälä, A. Harlin, N. Ashammakhi. Development of Advanced Drug Releasing Materials. The 22nd European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB2009), the annual conference of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), Lausanne, Switzerland, 7-11 Sept. 2009.

• 601
Wimpenny I, Ashammakhi N, Yang Y. Study of the surface properties of electrospun nanomats. Tissue and Cell Engineering Society Conference, Glasgow, UK, July 8-10, 2009. Abstract 72.Image 1 . Image 2

• 600
Wimpenny I, Yang Y, Ashammakhi N. Towards development of novel electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. 22nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB2009), September 7-11, 2009,Beaulieu Convention Centre, Lausanne.Switzerland. http://www.esb2009.org

• 599
Wimpenny I, Ashammakhi N, Yang Y. Study of the surface properties of electrospun nanomats. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2009 (TCES2009), 8-10 July 2009, GLASGOW, UK.

• 598
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials and Nanotechnology. African Institute of Oncology Seminars, 3 May 2009, Sabratha, Libya.

• 597
I Wimpenny, K Hampson, Y Yang, N Ashammakhi and N Forsyth. Optimisation of stem cell isolation from bone marrow aspirate using electrospun nanofibers. 3rd UK Mesenchymal Stem Cell Meeting. Sheffield, UK, Thursday 8 January 2009.

• 596
Ashammakhi N, Wimpenny I, Ndreu A, Nikkola L and Yang Y. Electrospinning: methods and development of biodegradable nanofibers for drug release. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2009;5(1):1-19.

• 595
J Tiainen, K Knuutila, M Veiranto, E Suokas, P Törmälä, O Kaarela, S Länsman and N Ashammakhi. Pullout strength of Multifunctional Bioabsorbable Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Polylactide-Polyglycolide 80/20 Tacks. An experimental study in Human Cadaver Cranial Bone. J Craniofac Surg 2009, 20(1): 58-61.

• 594
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Temporal control of drug release from biodegradable polymer: multicomponent diclofenac sodium releasing PLGA 80/20 rod. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2009;89B(2):518-26.

• 2008

• 593
N Ashammakhi. Nanoscaffolds for advancing tissue engineering. 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnology: Future Prospects in the Region. November 17-20, 2008, Abu Dhabi, UAE.(Abstract).

• 592
Ashammakhi N. From macromaterials to nanomedicine. Erasmus program, Florence University, Florence, Italy, 24 Oct. 2008. Invited lecture.

• 591
Ashammakhi N. From reparative medicine to nanomedicine. 4th meeting of the Libyan Doctors Society, Chorley, Lancshire, UK, 22 Nov. 2008. Invited guest lecture.

• 590
N Ashammakhi, R Reis and F Chiellini. Eds. Topics in Tissue Engineering, vol. 4, 2008.

• 589
N Ashammakhi. Research Basics 1. African Oncology Institute, Sabratha, Libya. Aug. 27, 2008. Invited Seminar.

• 588
N Ashammakhi. Research Basics 2. African Oncology Institute, Sabratha, Libya. Aug. 28, 2008. Invited Seminar.

• 587
Araujo J.V., Cunha-Reis C., Gogniat G., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N., Reis R.L., El Haj A.J., Neves N.M., “Dynamic Studies of Biomimetic Coated Polycaprolactone Nanofiber Meshes as Bone Extracellular Matrix Analogues”, TERMIS-EU, Portugal, (2008).

• 586
Ashammakhi N. Future Advances in Regenerative Medicine. Updates on Regenerative Medicine: Nanobiomaterials and Stem Cells. Welwyn Garden City , UK. 13 June 2008.

• 585
Wimpenny I., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N. Electrospun nanofibre membranes for cartilage tissue engineering. NHS Research conference, April 24th, 2008, Oswestry, UK

• 584
Wimpenny I., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N. Electrospun nanofibre membranes for cartilage tissue engineering. Keele Post-graduate poster competition, April 23rd, 2008, Keele, UK. Runner-up prize winner.

• 583
Wimpenny I., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N. Modified collector geometry for electrospun nanofibers. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society, EU Chapter (TERMIS-EU) Annual Meeting, June 22nd-26th, 2008, Porto, Portugal

• 582
Piras AM, Chiellini F, Chiellini E, Nikkola L and Ashammakhi N. New Multicomponent Bioerodible Electrospun Nanofibers for Dual-controlled Drug Release. Journal of Bioactive and Compatible polymers 2008; 23(5): 423-443.

• 581
Ashammakhi N, Ndreu A, Nikkola L, Wimpenny I, Araujo J V, Yang Y. Advancing Tissue Engineering and Drug Release by Using Electrospun Nanofibers. Regenerative Medicine 2008;3(4):547-74.

• 580
Nasef A, Ashammakhi N, Fouillard L. Immunomodulatory Effete of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Possible mechanisms. Regenerative Medicine 2008; 3(4):547-74.

• 579
Bajada S, Wright K, Ashammakhi N, Richardson J, Johnson WEB. Commonalities and differences in fracture non-union tissues vs bone marrow for spinal fusion. Spineweek conference, 26-32 May, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland.

• 578
S Bajada; N Ashammakhi; JB Richardson; EW Johnson. Isolation and culture of fibroblastic cells from subchondral and long bone fracture non-union. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, March 2-5, 2008 in San Francisco, California, USA.

• 577
Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Lehtimäki M, Tulamo RM, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Konttinen YT. The use of biodegradable scaffold as an alternative to silicone implant arthroplasty for small joint reconstruction: an experimental study in minipigs. Biomaterials. 2008 Feb;29(6):683-91.

• 576
E Waris, N Ashammakhi, M Lehtimäki, R-M Tulamo, P Törmälä, M Kellomäki, Y T Konttinen. Long-term bone tissue reaction to polyethylene oxide/polybutylene terephthalate copolymer (Polyactive((R))) in metacarpophalangeal joint reconstruction. Biomaterials Biomaterials 2008; 29(16): 2509-2515.

• 575
Bajada S, Maza’kova’ I, Richardson JB, Ashammakhi N. Updates on Stem Cells and their applications in Regenerative Medicine. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2008;2(4):169-183.

• 574
Jukola H, Nikkola L, Gomes ME, Chiellini F, Tukiainen M, Kellomäki M, Chiellini E, Reis RL, Ashammakhi N. Development of a Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composite. J Biomed Mater Res 2008; 87(1):197-203.

• 573
Ndreu A, Nikkola L, Ylikauppila H, Ashammakhi N, Hasirci V. Electrospun Biodegradable Nanomats for Tissue Engineering. Nanomedicine 2008; 3(1): 45-60.

• 572
Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L, Ndreu A, Yang Y, Ylikauppila H. Nano-fibre based scaffolds for tissue engineering. Eur J Plast Surg (Published online).

• 2007

• 571
Wimpenny I., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N. Cellular interactions with electrospun composite scaffolds. European Society of Biomaterials (ESB) Sept 9th-13th, 2007, Brighton, UK. Poster competition prize winner.

• 570
Wimpenny I., Yang Y., Ashammakhi N. Electrospun biomimetic nanofibrous scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering. NHS Reseach conference Nov. 1st, 2007, Stoke-on-Trent, UK

• 569
Bajada S, Harrison PE, Ashton BA, Cassar-Pullicino VN, Ashammakhi N, Richardson JB. Successful treatment of refractory tibial nonunion using calcium sulphate and bone marrow stromal cell implantation. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Oct;89(10):1382-6.

• 568
Serlo WS, Ylikontiola LP, Vesala AL, Kaarela OI, Iber T, Sándor GK, Ashammakhi N. Effective correction of frontal cranial deformities using biodegradable fixation on the inner surface of the cranial bones during infancy. Childs Nerv Syst. 2007 Dec;23(12):1439-45.

• 567
Ashammakhi N. Introduction. Symposium on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Libyan Board of Medical Specialties, Tripoli, Libya, 1 December 2007.

• 566
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials for reparative medicine. Symposium on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Libyan Board of Medical Specialties, Tripoli, Libya, 1 December 2007.

• 565
Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional and nano- bio-materials. Symposium on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Libyan Board of Medical Specialties, Tripoli, Libya, 1 December 2007.

• 564
N Ashammakhi. Research Basics 2. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alfateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Oct. 16, 2007. Invited Seminar.

• 563
N Ashammakhi. Research Basics 1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Alfateh University, Tripoli, Libya. Oct. 15, 2007. Invited Seminar.

• 562
Julio San Román, G. Rodríguez, Nureddin Ashammakhi. Controlled Release strategies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. European Medicines Agency (EMEA)/INFARMED/EXPERTISSUES Joint Workshop. 18-19 Oct., 2007. Lisbon, Portugal.

• 561
A. Ndreu, L.Nikkola, H.Ylikauppila, N. Ashammakhi, V. Hasirci. INFLUENCE OF FIBER DIMENSIONS AND CHEMISTRY OF NANOMATS ON CELL BEHAVIOR. 4th European Symposium on BIOPOLYMERS (ESBP), October 2-4, 2007, Kusadasi, Turkey.

• 560
Bajada S, Harrison P, Kuiper JH, Ashton BA, Cassar-Pullicino VN, Ashammakhi N, Richardson JB. 2nd World Congress of External Fixation. “Trial of Bone marrow stromal stem cells for the treatment of fracture non-union” 17th – 19th October 2007, Cairo, Egypt.

• 559
S Niemelä, H Aula, S Miettinen, N Ashammakhi, T Ylikomi. Adipocyte differentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells in vitro: the effect of extracellular matrix substrata. Preliminary observations. Intenational Federation of Adipose therapeutics and Science (IFATS) 2007, Oct. 18-20, 2007, Indianapolis, USA.

• 558
Ashammakhi N. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in cancer therapy. The Role of Modern Biotechnology in Diagnosis and Treatment of Tumours Seminar. Organised by the African Institute for Cancer Therapy and the Biotechnology Research Centre, Sabratha, Libya, Sept. 9, 2007. Invited Lecture.

• 557
Bajada S, Harrison P, Kuiper JH, Ashton BA, Cassar-Pullicino VN, Ashammakhi N, Richardson JB. Termis-EU Chapter (Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine international society) Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker: “Bone marrow stromal cells for the treatment of non-union fractures” 4-7th September 2007, Regents College London, UK.

• 556
Jukola H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composites. 1st TERMIS-EU Summer School on “Key Elements of Tissue Engineering”.June 1 to 3, 2007, Savoy Resort Hotel Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

• 555
H Jukola, L Nikkola, ME Gomes, RL Reis, N Ashammakhi. Starch-Polycaprolactone Nano Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. 1st TERMIS-EU Summer School on “Key Elements of Tissue Engineering”.June 1 to 3, 2007, Savoy Resort Hotel Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

• 554
L Nikkola, H Jukola, A Harlin, N Ashammakhi. Drug Releasing PLGA Nanoscaffold. 1st TERMIS-EU Summer School on “Key Elements of Tissue Engineering”.June 1 to 3, 2007, Savoy Resort Hotel Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

• 553
S Bajada, P Harrison, JH Kuiper, T Balbouzis, BA Ashton, V Cassar Pullicino, N Ashammakhi, JB Richardson. CLINICAL TRIAL OF BONE MARROW STROMAL STEM CELL IMPLANTATION FOR REFRACTORY FRACTURE NON-UNION. RESULTS FROM THE FIRST PATIENTS. Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society – European Chapter, 4-7 Sept. 2007, London, UK. (Keynote talk)

• 552
L Nikkola, Jukola H, Harlin A, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Nanoscaffold. 4th European Symposium on Biopolymers, October 2 – 4, 2007, Kusadasi, Turkey.

• 551
T Morton, L Nikkola, N Ashammakhi, S Wolbank, A Peterbauer, M van Griensven, H Redl. Electrospun Fibrinogen and Fibrin Nanofibers for angiogenesis in vitro. Wound Repair & Regeneration. 15(2):A48, March/April 2007.

• 550
N Ashammakhi, F Chiellini, L Nikkola, H Ylikauppila, A Piras, A Ndreu, T Sindelar, H Redl, V Hasirci, E Chiellini. New Advances in Multifunctional Biomaterials. 7th International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers (FBPS ‘O7), 24-27 June, 2007, Ghent, Belgium.

• 549
N Ashammakhi. Biomaterials: Cellular Challenges. MediLink West Midlands,Keele University, Keele, UK. 1 March 2007-03-02

• 548
Nikkola L, Jukola H, Harlin A, Ashammakhi N. Drug Releasing Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) Nanoscaffold. The 4th Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland,12-14.3.2007

• 547
S Bajada, P Harrison, JH Kuiper, T Balbouzis, BA Ashton, V Cassar Pullicino, N Ashammakhi, JB Richardson. The first prospective randomised controlled trial of bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSSC) implantation for the treatment of refractory fracture non-union. Conclusion from the pilot study. British Limb Reconstructive Society (BLRS) /British Orthopaedic association (BOA) Meeting. 15-16th March, 2007, King’s College, London, UK.

• 546
Al-Sukhun J, Lindqvist C, Ashammakhi N, Penttila H. Microvascular stress analysis part I: Simulation of microvascular anastomoses using finite element analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007 Mar;45(2)130-7.

• 545
Al-Sukhun J, Helenius M, Ashammakhi N, Penttila H. Effects of Tissue-Engineered Articular Disc Implants on the Biomechanical Loading of the Human Temporomandibular Joint in a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model. J Craniofac Surg. 2007 Jul;18(4):781-8; discussion 789-91. PMID: 17667665 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]

• 544
L. Santos-Ruiz, D. Mowatt, A. Petiot, M. Tukiainen, M. Kellomaki, P. Törmälä, E. Suokas, H. Arstila, N. Ashammakhi, P. Ferretti. Potential use of craniosynostotic osteoprogenitors and bioactive scaffolds for bone engineering. J Tissue Eng Reg Med 2007, 1(3): 199-210.

• 543
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials in regenerative and reparative medicine. Institute of medical and biological engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, 1.2.2007 (Invited lecture)

• 542
Ashammakhi N. Targeted drug delivery. Sabratha, Libya 3rd cancer conference of the African Oncology Institute. 21.1.2007

• 541
Ashammakhi N. Nanotechnology in biomaterials development. Helsinki Nanomedicine Annual Symposium, Biomedicum, Helsinki,15- 16.1.2007. (Invited lecture)

• 540
S. Niemelä, S. Miettinen, JR. Sarkanen, N Ashammakhi. Adipose tissue and adipocyte differentiation: molecular and cellular aspects and tissue engineering applications. In: Topics in Tissue Engineering, vol. 4. Eds. N Ashammakhi, R Reis & F Chiellini.http://www.oulu.fi/spareparts/ebook_topics_in_t_e_vol4/(Published).

• 539
Nikkola L, Jukola H, Harlin A, Ashammakhi N. Drug releasing Nanoscaffold. NTNE 2007 (Nanotech Northern Europe 2007), 27-29.3.2007, Helsinki, Finland.

• 538
S Bajada, P Harrison, J H Kuiper, T Balbouzis, B A Ashton, V Cassar-Pullicino, N Ashammakhi, J B Richardson. THE FIRST PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF BONE MARROW STROMAL STEM CELL (BMSSC) IMPLANTATION FOR THE TREATEMENT OF REFRACTORY FRACTURE NON-UNION. CONCLUSIONS FROM THE PILOT STUDY. What is new in Europe in the field of regenerative medicine? 2007 Workshop. Pathology Institute, University Hospital Basel, Schönbeinstrasse 40, CH-4003 Basel, Switzerland. February 23-25, 2007

• 537
Al-Sukhun J, Ashammakhi N, Penttila H. Effects of Tissue-Engineered Articular Disc Implants on the Biomechanical Loading of the Human Temporomandibular Joint in a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model. J Craniofac Surg. 2007; 18(4):781-788.

• 536
S Bajada, P Harrison, BA Asthon, V Cassar-Pullicino, N Ashammakhi, JB Richardson. Tissue Engineering of Resistant Long Standing Tibial Non-union by Combined Calcium Sulphate and Stem Cell Implantation. Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg (B) 2007, 89(10): 1382-6

• 535
Al Malyan M, Becchi C, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Novel Drug Delivery System in Pain Therapy Review: Biomaterials in Pain Medicine. Minerva Anestesiologica 2007 Mar;73(3)173-9.

• 534
Ashammakhi N, Ndreu A, Piras AM, Nikkola L, Sindelar T, Ylikauppila H, Harlin A, Gomes, ME, Neves NM, Chiellini E, Chiellini F, Hasirci V, Redl H, Reis RL. Biodegradable nanomats produced by electrospinning: expanding multifunctionality and potential for tissue engineering. J. Nanosci Nanotechnol. 7, 862-882 (2007).

• 533
Ashammakhi N, Serlo W. Reflections on complications to bioresorbable osteofixation devices. J Craniofac Surg. 2007 Sep;18(5):1242-3. No abstract available. PMID: 17912121 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE].

• 532
Ashammakhi N, Ndreu A, Yang Y, Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Hasirci V. Tissue engineering: a new take-off using nanofiber-based scaffolds. J Craniofac Surg 2007;18(1):3-17.

• 531
Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Koort JK, Suokas E, Kaarela O, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bone tissue concentrations of ciprofloxacin released from biodegradable screws implanted in rabbits skull. Eur J Plast Surg (Published online).

• 530
Huolman R, Ashammakhi N. Novel multifunctional clodronate releasing PLGA 80/20 rods. J Craniofac Surg. 2007;18(2):295-301.

• 529
Niemelä S-M, Miettinen S, Konttinen Y, Waris T, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Ylikomi T. Fat tissue: views on reconstruction and exploitation. J Craniofac Surg. 2007;18(2):325-335.

• 2006

• 528
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials for reparative and regenerative medicine. Tissue Engineering Today, Not Tomorrow. 17 Nov. 2006. London, UK. Report 1 . Report 2.

• 527
Al-Sukhun J, Helenius M, Lindqvist C, Ashammakhi N, Tornwall J, Penttila H. Stereolithography and the use of pre-adapted or fabricated plates for accurate repair of maxillofacial defects. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2006 Nov 28.

• 526
Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Törmälä P. Innovation in multifunctional bioabsorbable osteoconductive drug-releasing hard tissue fixation devices. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2006 Dec;17(12):1275-82.

• 525
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Release of diclofenac sodium from polylactide-co-glycolide 80/20 rods. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2006 Dec;17(12):1267-74.

• 524
Prof. Nureddin Ashammakhi, University of Tampere, Finland. Clinical translation & Technology transfer in Tissue Engineering and Nanomaterials. ScanBalt Campus Knowledge Network – Regenerative Medicine Workshop. 5th SCANBALT FORUM “INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA & AUTHORITIES: COLLABORATING FOR EXCELLENCE” Tartu, Estonia on September 21st -22nd 2006 in conjunction with 7th Gene Forum, September 22nd -23rd.

• 523
Gomez G, Korkiakoski S, Gonzalez MM, Lansman S, Ella V, Salo T, Kellomaki M, Ashammakhi N, Arnaud E. Effect of FGF and Polylactide Scaffolds on Calvarial Bone Healing With Growth Factor on Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds. J Craniofac Surg. 2006 Sep;17(5):935-942.

• 522
Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histomorphometric analysis of poly-L/D-lactide 96/4 sutures in the gastrocnemius tendon of rabbits. Int J Artif Organs. 2006 Sep;29(9):893-9.

• 521
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Kellomäki M, Waris E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Fibrous Implants: Histological Evaluation in the Subcutis of Experimental Design. J Craniofac Surg 2006 Nov;17(6):1121-1128.

• 520
Al Malyan M, Becchi C, Boncinelli S, Ashammakhi N. Nuovi “drug delivery systems” per la terapia antalgica (Novel drug delivery systems in pain therapy). Minerva Anestesiologica 2006 Dec 12;. (Published online).

• 519
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composite for Bone Applications. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 518
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Starch-Polycaprolactone Nano Fiber Based Constructs for Tissue Engineering. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 517
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Bisphosphonate Releasing Implant for Bone Applications.Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 516
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Seppälä J, Harlin A, Ashammakhi N. Nanostructured Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Material. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 515
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Harlin A, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Nano Fiber-Based Structure Releasing Diclofenac Sodium. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 514
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium Loaded Multicomponent Implant. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 513
Ndreu A, Nikkola L, Hasirci V, Ashammakhi N. Development of PFBV Nanofibers. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 512
Piras A, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium (DS) Loaded Bioerodible Nanofiber-Based Constructs. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 511
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Ashammakhi N. Multicomponent Implant Releasing Dexamethasone. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 510
Korkka H, Veiranto M, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Biodegradable Vancomycin Releasing PDLLA Implant.Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 509
Sindelar T, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, van Griensven M, Redl H. Fibrinogen Nanofiber Structure. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 508
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. In vitro evaluation of multifunctional diclofenac sodium releasing bioabsorbable implant. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 507
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Polylactide-co-glycolide 80/20 Rods Releasing Diclofenac Sodium.Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 506
Vapalahti K, Ashammakhi N. Dexamethasone Loaded PLGA 80/20 Implant. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference 2006 (FGM2006), Honolulu, Hawaii, October 15-18, 2006.

• 505
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. New Nano Fiber Mat with Drug Releasing Properties. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-EU meeting (TERMIS), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8-11 October, 2006.

• 504
Piras A, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Bioerodible Nanoscaffolds Loaded with Diclofenac Sodium. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-EU meeting (TERMIS), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8-11 October, 2006.

• 503
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Gómez GM, Reis R, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Starch-polycaprolactone Nano Fibrous Scaffold. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-EU meeting (TERMIS), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8-11 October, 2006.

• 502
Sindelar T, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, van Griensven M, Redl H. Electrospinning of Fibrinogen Nanofibers. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society-EU meeting (TERMIS), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 8-11 October, 2006.

• 501
Ashammakhi N. Biodegradable Multifunctional Drug Release Devices. Invited lecture. 2nd Marie Curie Cutting Edge Conference “Recent advances on polymeric based systems for controlled delivery of bioactive agents”, Algarve, Portugal, October 2-6, 2006.

• 500
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Seppälä J, Harlin A, Ashammakhi N. Nanoscaffold Loaded with Diclofenac Sodium. 20th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2006), Nantes, France, September 27 – October 1, 2006.

• 499
Piras A, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Bioerodible Electrospun Fibers for the Controlled Release of Conventional and Protein Drugs. 20th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2006), Nantes, France, September 27 – October 1, 2006.

• 498
Serlo W, Sandor G, Ylikontiola L, Vesala A-L, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N, Waris T. Cranial Remodeling Using Biodegradable Plate Fixation on the Inner Surface of the Cranium. International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery 34th Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwain, September 10-14, 2006.

• 497
Yang Y, Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Investigation of Cell Attachment on the Scaffolds Manufactured by Electrospun PCL-Hyaluronan Blends. TNT2006 “Trends in Nanotechnology”, Grenoble, France, September 4-8, 2006.

• 496
Chiellini E, Chiellini F, Piras AM, Puppi D, Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffold for Tissue Regeneration. TNT2006 “Trends in Nanotechnology”, Grenoble, France, September 4-8, 2006.

• 495
Ashammakhi N, Piras AM, Chiellini F, Nikkola L. Bioerodible Drug-Releasing Nanomat. International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials (THERMEC´ 2006), Vancouver, Canada, July 4-8, 2006.

• 494
Ndreu A, Nikkola L, Ylikauppila H, Ashammakhi N, Hasirci V. Nanofibres Prepared Using Electrospinning. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 493
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Gómez GM, Reis R, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Starch-Polycaprolactone Nano Fibers.Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 492
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 491
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Anti-Inflammatory Drug Releasing Nano Fibrous Sheet. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 490
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Drug Release from Multicomponent Implant. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 489
Sindelar T, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, van Griensven M, Redl H. Electrospinning of Fibrinogen Nanofibers. Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite. Tissue & Cell Engineering Society 2006 Annual Meeting (TCES 2006), Sheffield, UK, July 3-4, 2006.

• 488
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Bisphosphonate Releasing Multifunctional Implant. 5th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference and Postgraduate Day, Manchester, UK, 28-29 June, 2006.

• 487
Korkka H, Veiranto M, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Development of Biodegradable Vancomycin Releasing PDLLA Implant. 5th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference and Postgraduate Day, Manchester, UK, 28-29 June, 2006.

• 486
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Development of Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composite. 5th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference and Postgraduate Day, Manchester, UK, 28-29 June, 2006.

• 485
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Gomes M, Reis R, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Starch-Polycaprolactone Nano Fiber Based Constructs for Tissue Engineering. 5th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference and Postgraduate Day, Manchester, UK, 28-29 June, 2006.

• 484
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Harlin A, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Nano Fiber-Based Structure Releasing Diclofenac Sodium. International Conference on Advances in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine (ICAB 2006), Capri, Italy, June 11-16, 2006.

• 483
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Gomes M, Reis R, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun PCL-Starcht (70:30) Blend Nano Fiber Based Constructs for Tissue Management. FiberMed 2006 – Fibrous Products in Medical and Health Care, Tampere, Finland, June 7-9, 2006.

• 482
Nikkola L, Seppälä J, Harlin A, Ndreu A, Ashammakhi N. Nano Fiber Structure with Drug Releasing Properties. FiberMed 2006 – Fibrous Products in Medical and Health Care, Tampere, Finland, June 7-9, 2006.

• 481
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Development of Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composite. 2nd International Conference “Strategies in Tissue Engineering”, Würzburg, Germany, May 31 – June 2, 2006. P-33.

• 480
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Bisphosphonate Releasing Multifunctional Implant. 2nd International Conference “Strategies in Tissue Engineering”, Würzburg, Germany, May 31 – June 2, 2006. P-36.

• 479
Sindelar T, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, van Griensven M, Redl H. Electrospinning of Fibrinogen Nanofibers. 2nd International Conference “Strategies in Tissue Engineering”, Würzburg, Germany, May 31 – June 2, 2006. P-37.

• 478
Piras A, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bio-Erodible Polymer Nanostructure.2nd International Conference “Strategies in Tissue Engineering”, Würzburg, Germany, May 31 – June 2, 2006. P-38.

• 477
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Harlin A, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Nanofibrous Stucture.2nd International Conference “Strategies in Tissue Engineering”, Würzburg, Germany, May 31 – June 2, 2006. P-39.

• 476
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Development of Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch-Polycaprolactone Composite. Ceramics, Cells and Tissues 10th Annual Seminar & Meeting, MATERIALS FOR SCAFFOLDING OF BIOLOGICALLY ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: Interfaces and Interactions on a Nanoscale, Faenza, Italy, May 23-27, 2006. P103.

• 475
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Biphosphonate Releasing Multifunctional Implant. Ceramics, Cells and Tissues 10th Annual Seminar & Meeting, MATERIALS FOR SCAFFOLDING OF BIOLOGICALLY ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: Interfaces and Interactions on a Nanoscale, Faenza, Italy, May 23-27, 2006. P103.

• 474
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Bisfosfonate Releasing Multifunctional Implant. 2nd International Symposium INTERFACE BIOLOGY OF IMPLANTS, Rostock, Germany, May 17-19, 2006.

• 473
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Nikkola L, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Effect of Multifunctional Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant on Macrophages. An in Vitro Study. 2nd International Symposium INTERFACE BIOLOGY OF IMPLANTS, Rostock, Germany, May 17-19, 2006.

• 472
Ylikauppila H, Nikkola L, Tukiainen M, Gomes ME, Reis RL, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N. Development of Bioactive Glass Fiber Reinforced Starch Polycaprolactone Composite. 2nd International Symposium INTERFACE BIOLOGY OF IMPLANTS, Rostock, Germany, May 17-19, 2006.

• 471
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Novel PLGA 80/20 DS Releasing Multicomponent Implant. 2nd International Symposium INTERFACE BIOLOGY OF IMPLANTS, Rostock, Germany, May 17-19, 2006.

• 470
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Harlin A, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun Anti-Inflammatory Drug Releasing Nano Fibrous Scaffold. Nanotechnology in Northern Europe 2006 Congress, Helsinki, Finland, May 16-18, 2006.

• 469
Ndreu A, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, Hasirci VN. Electrospun Biodegradable Nanofibers as a Tissue Engineering Candidate. NanoScience and NanoTechnology 2006 (Nano TRII), Ankara, Turkey, May 3-5, 2006.

• 468
N Ashammakhi. Updates on biodegradable materials for tissue repair & regeneration. Tissue Engineering Today, Not Tomorrow. EuroSciCon, London, November 17th, 2006.www.euroscicon.com

• 467
N Ashammakhi. Biomaterials: Current Research and Future Prospects. Host, Prof. Erhan Piskin, Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering Division, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, March 30th, 2006. Invited Expertissues Lecture.

• 466
Tellisi N, Kakwani R, Hulse N, Abusitta G, Ashammakhi N, Wahab Kh A. Autologous blood transfusion following Total Knee arthroplasty – Is it always necessary? Int Orthop. 2006 Oct;30(5):412-4.

• 465
Al-Sukhun J, Lindqvist C, Penttilä H, Ashammakhi N. Microvascular stress analysis. Part I: Simulation of microvascular anastomosis using finite element analysis method. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2006 (Published online).

• 464
Ali AS, Lax A-S, Liljeström M, Paakkari I, Ashammakhi N, Kovanen P, Konttinen YT. Mast cells in atherosclerosis as a source of the cytokine RANKL. Clin Chem Lab Med 2006; 44:672-674. [Full text]

• 463
Ashammakhi N. Erratum: Nanosize, mega-Impact, potential for medical applications of nanotechnology. J Craniofac Surg 2006; 17:819.

• 462
Ashammakhi N. Nanosize, mega-impact, potential for medical applications of nanotechnology. J Craniofac Surg 2006; 17:3-7.

• 461
Selmani Z, Ashammakhi N. Amalgam filling causing iatrogenic sinusitis treated surgically. J Craniofac Surg 2006; 17:363-365.

• 460
Tiainen J, Soini Y, Suokas E, Veiranto M, Törmälä P, Waris T and Ashammakhi N. Tissue reactions to multifunctional bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 screws in rabbits’ cranial bone. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2006 Dec;17(12):1315-22.

• 459
Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Ciprofloxacin-releasing bioabsorbable polymer is superior to titanium in preventing Staphylococcus epidermis attachment and biofilm formation in vitro. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 76:8-14. [Full text]

• 458
Al Malyan M, Becchi C, Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Boncinelli S, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Polymer based biodegradable drug delivery systems in pain management. J Craniofac Surg 2006; 17:302-313.

• 457
Niemelä S-M, Länsman S, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Syrjälä H, Ashammakhi N. Self-reinforced ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-co-glycolide 80/20 inhibits attachment and biofilm formation of Staphylococcus epidermidis. An in vitro study. J Craniofac Surg. 2006 Sep;17(5):950-956.

• 456
Nikkola L, Seppälä J, Harlin A, Ndreu A, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun diclofenac sodium releasing nanoscaffold. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2006 Sep-Oct;6(9-10):3290-5.

• 455
Piras AM, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Chiellini E, Ashammakhi N. Development of diclofenac sodium releasing bio-erodible polymeric nanomats. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2006 Sep-Oct;6(9-10):3310-20.

• 454
Huttunen M, Ashammakhi N, Törmälä P, Kellomäki M. A novel bioresorbable material for spinal surgery. Acta Biomater 2006;2:575-587.

• 453
Gaissmaier C, Fritz J, Schewe B, Albrecht D, Weise K, Stoop R, Fink U, Giordano N, Ashammakhi N, Aicher WK. Development of NOVOCART® 3D, a novel system of scaffold augmented transplantation of autologous chondrocytes. In: Basic Science, Clinical Repair and Reconstruction of Articular Cartilage Defects: Current Status and Prospects (Vol. 1). Zanasi S, Brittberg M, Marcacci M (Ed). Timeo Editore 2006; 573-585.

• 2005

• 452
Piras AM, Chiellini F, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. New Bioerodible Drug-Releasing Nanomat. Micro and Nano Technology 2005 (MNT 05) International Conference, London, UK, 12-14.12.2005.

• 451
Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Happonen K, Törmälä P, Konttinen YT. Bioabsorbable Osteosynthesis in the Hand: Biomechanical Analysis. Seppo Santavirta memorial symposium, 6th Annual Seminar of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, October 27th, 2005.

• 450
Ashammakhi N, Waris T, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P. Evolution of Translational Research on Biomaterials: from Repair to Regeneration and from Biostable to Bioabsorbable Multifunctional Biomaterials. Seppo Santavirta memorial symposium, 6th Annual Seminar of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Biomedicum, Helsinki, Finland, October 27th, 2005.

• 449
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Fibrous Implant Evaluated in Rats. 8th Annual Meeting of Tissue Engineering Society International (TESI), Shanghai, P.R.China, 22-25.10.2005.

• 448
Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L, Veiranto M, Niemelä S-M, Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Törmälä P. Today’s Advance with Drug Releasing Bioabsorbable Implants. 8th Annual Meeting of Tissue Engineering Society International (TESI), Shanghai, P.R.China, 22-25.10.2005.

• 447
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Nikkola L, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. In Vitro Bioactivity of Diclofenac Sodium Released from Bioabsorbable Implant. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 446
Piras AM, Nikkola L, Chiellini F, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bio-Erodible Polymer. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 445
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Development of Novel PLGA 80/20 Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Multicomponent Implant. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 444
Viitanen P, Halttunen T, Myrsky E, Nikkola L, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Bioactivity of Diclofenac Released from Bioresorbable Implants. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 443
Nikkola L, Vapalahti K, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Nanoscaffolds with Anti-Inflammatory Drug Release Properties. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 442
Ashammakhi N, Viitanen P, Vapalahti K, Nikkola L, Becchi C, Malyan MA, Boncinelli S. Multimodal Biodegradable Slow Releasing System: Analgesic/Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Pain Management. 59° Congresso Nazionale SIAARTI , Bari, Italy, 3-6.10.2005.

• 441
Huttunen M, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Novel Osteoconductive Fibre Reinforced Bioabsorbable Composite. 19th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2005), Sorrento, Italy, 11-15.9.2005. T13.

• 440
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Diclofenac Acid Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant. 19th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2005), Sorrento, Italy, 11-15.9.2005. P121.

• 439
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Novel PLGA 80/20 DS Releasing Multicomponent Implant. 19th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2005), Sorrento, Italy, 11-15.9.2005. P456.

• 438
Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Törmälä P. Combination of Drug Releasing Technology to Implant Processing Technology to Produce New Generation of Biomaterials. 19th European Conference on Biomaterials (ESB 2005), Sorrento, Italy, 11-15.9.2005. T283.

• 437
Nikkola L, Vapalahti k, Seppälä J, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Nano Structured DS Releasing Sheet. Second World Congress on Synthetic Receptors, Salzburg, Austria , 7-9.9.2005.

• 436
Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Waris T, Törmälä P. Anti-Inflammatory and Antibiotic Releasing Implants. EUROMAT 2005, Prague, Czech Republic, 5-9.9.2005. P1871.

• 435
Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L, Viitanen P. Development of Novel PLGA 80/20 Drug Releasing Multicomponent Implant. EUROMAT 2005, Prague, Czech Republic, 5-9.9.2005. P1872.

• 434
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L. Bioactivity of Diclofenac Sodium Released from Bioabsorbable Implant. EUROMAT 2005, Prague, Czech Republic, 5-9.9.2005. P1874.

• 433
Piras AM, Chiellini F, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Nanoscaffolds Loaded with Diclofenac Sodium. EuroNanoForum 2005, Edinburgh, Scotland, 5-9.9.2005.

• 432
Nikkola L, Ylikauppila H, Gomes M, Reis R, Ashammakhi N. Electrospun PCL-Starch (70:30) Blend Nano Fiber Based Constructs for Tissue Management. EuroNanoForum 2005, Edinburgh, Scotland, 5-9.9.2005.

• 431
Piras AM, Chiellini F, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Nanoscaffolds Loaded with Human Serum Albumin. EuroNanoForum 2005, Edinburgh, Scotland, 5-9.9.2005.

• 430
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ahammakhi N. Defining Milestones of PLDLA Fibrous Tissue Joint Construct in Rats. 4th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Munich, Germany, 31.8.-3.9.2005. P-234.

• 429
Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. EU Project: Successful Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: A Multicentric Report. 4th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Munich, Germany, 31.8.-3.9.2005. P-288.

• 428
Tellisi N, Batten J, Becchi C, Malyan MA, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of Meshes, Gels and Ceramic for Cartilage Tissue Engineering in Vitro. 4th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Munich, Germany, 31.8.-3.9.2005. P-233.

• 427
Dabernig W, Geley T, Richter E, Fritsch H, Tukiainen M, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Ninkovic M. PLDLA 70/30 Plates and Bioactive Glass 13-93 Fibre-Based Scaffolds for Healing of Large Bone Defects. 4th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES), Munich, Germany, 31.8.-3.9.2005. O-156.

• 426
Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. Success with the Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: A Multicenter Report. 10th ESPRAS Congress 2005, Vienna, Austria, 30.8.-3.9.2005. P096.

• 425
Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Progress in Bioabsorbable Biomaterials: Development of Multifunctional Osteoconductive Drug-Releasing Hard Tissue Fixation Screws. 10th ESPRAS Congress 2005, Vienna, Austria, 30.8.-3.9.2005. P095.

• 424
Korkiakoski S, Länsman S, Salo T, Gomez G, Gonzalez J, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Arnaud E. Healing of Calvarial Bone in Rats Treated with Growth Factor on Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds. 17th International Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ICOMS Vienna 2005, Vienna, Austria, 29.8.-2.9.2005. P104.

• 423
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Evaluation of Multifunctional Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bioabsorbable. An in Vitro Study. 17th International Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ICOMS Vienna 2005, Vienna, Austria, 29.8.-2.9.2005. P125.

• 422
Ketola T, Laine P, Kontio R, Ashammakhi N, Lindqvist C, Suuronen R. Do Bioabsorbable Plates Provide Enough Stability for Mandibular Access Osteotomies in Cancer Patients? 17th International Conference on Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ICOMS Vienna 2005, Vienna, Austria, 29.8.-2.9.2005. P226.

• 421
Ashammakhi N, Piras AM, Chiellini F, Nikkola L. Diclofenac Loaded Nanomats. Twelth Iinternational Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE – 12), Tenerife, Spain, August 1-6, 2005.

• 420
Huttunen M, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Bioresorbable fibre reinforced composites for spinal fusion application: In vitro analysis. European Cells & Materials (ECM) VI “The Spinal Motional Segment: Basic Science to Clinical Application”, Davos, Switzerland, 4-7.7.2005.

• 419
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Polylactide-co-Glycolide Rods with Diclofenac Releasing Properties. 4th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference, Nottingham, UK, 21&22.6.2005. p. 98.

• 418
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. In Vitro Evaluation of Multifunctional Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bioabsorbable. 4th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference, Nottingham, UK, 21&22.6.2005. p. 97.

• 417
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Development of Multifunctional Bisphosphonate Releasing Implant. 4th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference, Nottingham, UK, 21&22.6.2005. p. 61.

• 416
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Development of Novel PLGA 80/20 Drug Releasing Multicomponent Implant. 4th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference, Nottingham, UK, 21&22.6.2005. p. 74.

• 415
Gomez G, Gonzalez J, Korkiakoski S, Länsman S, Salo T, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Arnaud E. Assessment of Healing of Calvarial Bone in Rats Treated with Growth Factor on Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds. 4th UK Society for Biomaterials (UKSB) Conference, Nottingham, UK, 21&22.6.2005. p. 67.

• 414
Huolman R, Nikkola L, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Bisphosphonate Releasing Implant. INEB 6th Advanced Course in Cell-Material Interactions “at Molecular Level”, Porto, Portugal, 20-24.6.2005.

• 413
Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Waris T, Törmälä P. Antibiotic and Anti-Inflammatory Releasing PLGA Implants. 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers 2005 (FBPS’05), Granada, Spain, 16-19.6.2005. P-39.

• 412
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Multicomponent Implant for True Controlled Release of Diclofenac Sodium. 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers 2005 (FBPS’05), Granada, Spain, 16-19.6.2005. P-45.

• 411
Kangas K, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Tormälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histological Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. P1-10.

• 410
Waris E, Happonen H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Törmälä, Santavirta S, Konttinen YT, Ashammakhi N. Investigation Properties of Self-Reinforced Bioabsorbable Implants for Use in Small Bone Fixation in the Hand. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. P1-11.

• 409
Waris E, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson IT, Ashammakhi N. Investigation of the Effect of Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws on Growth of Rabbit Femur. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. P1-12.

• 408
Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. New Multifunctional Tacks: Pull-Out Strength of Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks. 7th Congress of the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT), Lisboa, Portugal, 4-7.6.2005. P1-13.

• 407
Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Assessment of Pull-Out Strength of Novel Multifunctional Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks. 2nd World Congress on Regenerative Medicine: From Tissue Engineering to Tissue Regeneration, Germany Congress Center, Leipzig, Germany, 18-20.5.2005. P113, p. 415.

• 406
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Development New Multifunctional Biodegradable Diclofenac-Releasing Implants. 2nd World Congress on Regenerative Medicine: From Tissue Engineering to Tissue Regeneration, Germany Congress Center, Leipzig, Germany, 18-20.5.2005. P117, p. 417.

• 405
Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Microscopical Characterization of Poly-L/D-Lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 Sutures in the Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. Engineering with Membranes (EWM) 2005: Medical and Biological Applications, Camogli, Italy, 15-18.5.2005. P22.

• 404
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Multifunctional Biodegradable Diclofenac-Releasing Implants. Engineering with Membranes (EWM) 2005: Medical and Biological Applications, Camogli, Italy, 15-18.5.2005. P46.

• 403
Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Results of Pull-Out Strength Properties of Antibiotic Releasing Tacks in Human Cadaver Bone. Engineering with Membranes (EWM) 2005: Medical and Biological Applications, Camogli, Italy, 15-18.5.2005. P45.

• 402
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Microscopical Evaluation of New Bioabsorbable Scleral Buckling Implants Implanted in Rabbits. Engineering with Membranes (EWM) 2005: Medical and Biological Applications, Camogli, Italy, 15-18.5.2005. P25.

• 401
Huttunen M, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Compression and Impact Strength Measurements for Bioresorbable and Osteoconductive Fibre Reinforced Composites. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 400
Nikkola L, Viitanen P, Ashammakhi N. Development of Novel PLGA 80/20 Drug Releasing Multicomponent Implant. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 399
Vapalahti K, Ashammakhi N. Dexamethasone Releasing PLGA 80/20 Implant. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 398
Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Ellä V. Histological and Radiological Analysis of Scleral Buckling with Bioabsorbable Implants. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 397
Gomez G, Gonzalez J, Korkiakoski S, Länsman S, Salo T, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Arnaud E. Assessment of Healing of Calvarial Bone in Rats Treated with Growth Factor on Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 396
Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. PLDLA Suture Investigated in Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

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Ketola T, Laine P, Kontio R, Ashammakhi N, Lindqvist C, Suuronen R. Do Bioabsorbable Plates Provide Enough Stability for Mandibular Access Osteotomies in Cancer Patients. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

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Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Novel Anti-Inflammatory Drug Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant. II Tissue Engineering Symposium, Tampere, Finland, 12.4.2005.

• 393
Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. Results of Multicenter EU Study on Use of Bioabsorbable Devices in Craniofacial Surgery. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. p. 236.

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Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Viitanen P, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Niemelä S-M, Syrjälä H, Waris T, Törmälä P. Advanced Multifucntional Drug Releasing Biomaterials. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. p. 237.

• 391
Kangas K, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Tormälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. New Suture for Repair of Achilles Tendon. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. p. 234.

• 390
Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Waris T, Tormälä P, Kaarela O, Ashammakhi N. Development of Multifunctional Antibiotic Releasing Tacks. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. p. 235.

• 389
Waris E, Happonen H, Raatikainen T, Kaarela O, Törmälä, Santavirta S, Konttinen YT, Ashammakhi N. Use of Bioabsorbable Devices in Hand Fixation. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005.p. 233.

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Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Rods with Anti-Inflammatory Drug Release Properties. 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials /Biomechanics (ISAB2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 3-6.4.2005. p. 232.

• 387
Stoop R, Sapei L, Gaissmaier C, Scharstuhl A, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ashammakhi N, Törmälä P, Hämmerle H. Evaluation of PLDLA Scaffolds for Cartilage Tissue Engineering. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):52.

• 386
Dabernig W, Geley T, Richter E, Fritsch H, Tukiainen M, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Ninkovic M. Composite Scaffold of Bioactive Glass and Polymers for Bone Tissue Engineering. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):72.

• 385
Gaissmaier C, Fritz J, Krackhardt T, Flesch I, Aicher WK, Ashammakhi N. Increased Proliferation and Matrix Synthesis but Dedifferentiation of Human Articular Chondrocytes in Monolayer (2D) and Three-Dimensional (3D) Alginate Cultures in the Presence of Human Platelet Supernatant. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):51.

• 384
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Analysis of Tissue Reactions to Scleral Buckling Implants in Rabbits. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):63.

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Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Kellomäki M, Törmälä P. Fibrous Tissue Engineering in the Subcutis of Rats using PLDLA Scaffold Immunohistochemical Analysis. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):52.

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Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. PLGA Rods with Diclofenac Releasing Properties. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):32.

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Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Tissue Reactions to PLDLA Suture in Rabbits Achilles Tendon. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):27.

• 380
Ylikontiola L, Sundquist K, Sandor GK, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Clinical Application of Bioabsorbable PLDLA Plates in Treatment of Mandibular Fractures. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):28.

• 379
Serlo W, Ashammakhi N, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T. Clinical Application of Bioabsorbable Tacks and Plates in CMF Surgery. Journal of Medical Biomechanics (GRIBOI) 2005; 20(Suppl):46.

• 378
Suuronen R, Laine P, Ekholm M, Asikainen A, Mauno J, Noponen J, Mäki T, Maijala M, Salonen A, Ketola T, Kontio R, Lindqvist C, Laine A, Ellä V, Huttunen M, Ashammakhi N, Kellomäki M. Biohajoavat materiaalit ja kudosteknologia suu- ja leukakirurgiassa. Suomen Hammaslääkäriseura Apollonian Tutkimuksenpäivät ja Luentopäivä, Sibeliustalo, Lahti, Finland, 17-19.3.2005.

• 377
Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Tiainen J, Niemelä S-M, Törmälä P. Multifunctional Implants: The Future of Bioabsorbable Implants. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-29.

• 376
Ashammakhi N, Renier D, Arnaud E, Marchac D, Ninkovic M, Donaway D, Jones B, Serlo W, Laurikainen K, Törmälä P, Waris T. EU Funded Project: Successful Use of Biosorb Osteofixation Devices in 165 Cranial and Maxillofacial Cases: a Multicentric Report. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-27.

• 375
Stoop R, Sapei L, Gaissmaier C, Scharstuhl A, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ashammakhi N, Törmälä P, Hämmerle H. Investigation of PLDLA Scaffolds for Cartilage TE. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-28.

• 374
Oudina K, Potier E, Arnaud E, Ellä V, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Petite H. Use of PLDLA and Stem Cells for Bone TE. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-30.

• 373
Tellisi N, Batten J, Becchi C, Malyan MA, Ashammakhi N. Comparison of Meshes, Gels and Ceramic for Cartilage Tissue Engineering in Vitro. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-26.

• 372
Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kelly CP, Lee A, Waris T, Jackson IT. Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws Cause Temporary Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-117.

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Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Ryhänen J, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Histological and Radiological Analysis of Scleral Buckling with Bioabsorbable Implants. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-74.

• 370
Korkiakoski S, Länsman S, Salo T, Gomez E, Gonzalez J, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Arnaud E. Calvarial Bone Healing in Rats Treated with Growth Factor on Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-57.

• 369
Viitanen P, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Novel Anti-Inflammatory Drug Releasing Biobasorbable Implant. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-114.

• 368
Halttunen T, Viitanen P, Myrsky E, Suokas E, Ashammakhi N. Effect of Multifunctional Diclofenac Sodium Releasing Bioabsorbable Implant on Macrophages. An in Vitro Study. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-113.

• 367
Tiainen J, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Soini Y, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Ciprofloxacin-Releasing SR-PLGA 80/20 Screws: Pull-Out Forces in Human Cadaver Parietal Bones, Tissue Reactions and Ciprofloxacin Concentrations in Rabbit’s Cranial Bone. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-105.

• 366
Tiainen J, Knuutila K, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Kaarela O, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Bioabsorbable Multifunctional Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Tacks: Assessment of Pullout Strength. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-104.

• 365
Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. New Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer is Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation in Vitro. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-86.

• 364
Kangas J, Pajala A, Leppilahti J, Ryhänen J, Länsman S, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. PLDLA Suture Invistigated in Achilles Tendon of Rabbits. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-75.

• 363
Ylikontiola L, Sundquist K, Sandor GK, Törmälä P, Ashammakhi N. Mandibular Fractures Fixed with Self-Reinforced Bioresorbable Poly-L/DL-Lactide [SR-P(L/DL)LA] 70/30 Miniplates and Miniscrews. University of Oulu Faculty of Medicine Science Day, Oulu, Finland, February 22, 2005. P-118.

• 362
Ashammakhi N. Biomaterials in regenerative/reparative medicine. GERMANY AND EUROPE – PARTNERSHIP IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, Strategies for Advancing Tissue Science and Engineering, Berlin, Germany, December 2, 2005. Invited lecture.

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Ashammakhi N. Tissue engineering techniques. Symposium on Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Technology, The National Bureau for Research & Development, Biotechnology Reaearch Center, Tripoli, Libya, October 26, 2005. Invited lecture.

• 360
Ashammakhi N. Stem cells technology. Symposium on Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Technology, The National Bureau for Research & Development, Biotechnology Reaearch Center, Tripoli, Libya, October 26, 2005. Invited lecture.

• 359
Ashammakhi N. The baltic tissue engineering perspective. 3rd Baltic Stem Cell Conference, Heiligendamm, Germany, 22-24.8.2005. Invited lecture.

• 358
Ashammanki N. Experience with biomaterials with focus on multifunctional implants. The Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Vienna, Austria, July 12th, 2005. Expertissues Lecture.

• 357
Ashammakhi N, Nikkola L. Controlled Release Implants for Multimodal Therapy. 2nd Meeting of the Nordic Innovation Centre Project Transferring Oxygen Biology to Companies, Copenhagen, Denmark, 28-30.1.2005. Invited lecture.

• 356
Asikainen AJ, Noponen J, Mesimäki K, Laitinen O, Peltola J, Pelto M, Kellomäki M, Ashammakhi N, Lindqvist C, Suuronen R. Tyrosine derived poly carbonate membrane is useful for guided bone regeneration in rabbits mandibular defects. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2005; 16(8):753-758.

• 355
Puumanen K, Kellomäki M, Ritsilä V, Böhling T, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. A novel bioabsorbable composite membrane of polyactive 70/30 and bioactive glass no. 13-93 in repair of experimental maxillary alveolar cleft defects. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2005; 751:25-33.

• 354
Iera D, Haddad AJ, Sàndor GKB, Ashammakhi N. Les matériels d’ostéosynthèse résorbables. Ann Chir Plast Esthet 2005; 50:723–732.

• 353
Länsman S, Pääkkö P, Ryhänen J, Hirvelä H, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi T. Histological analysis of bioabsorbable scleral buckling implants. An experimental study on rabbits. RETINA 2005; 25(8):1032-1038.

• 352
Länsman S, Karttunen A, Hirvelä H, Palosaari T, Kellomäki M, Ellä V, Ohtonen P, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N. Persistence of indentation with bioabsorbable poly-l/d-lactide vs. silicone sponge scleral buckling implants. RETINA 2005; 25(5):581-586.

• 351
Ashammakhi N. & Reis R. (Eds.) Topics in Tissue Engineering Volume 2. e-book. www.tissue-engineering-oc.com

• 350
Ashammakhi N. (Ed.) Topics in Multifunctional Biomaterials and Devices. e-book. www.tissue-engineering-oc.com

• 349
Waris E, Ashammakhi N, Kelly CP, Andrus L, Waris T, Jackson IT. Transphyseal Bioabsorbable Screws Cause Temporary Growth Retardation in Rabbit Femur. J Pediatr Orthop 2005; 25(3):342-345.

• 348
Konttinen YT, Beklen A, Ma G, Zhao D, Kivelä-Rajamäki M, Ashammakhi N. The microenvironment around total hip replacement prosthesis. Clin Orthop 2005; 430:28-38.

• 347
Ashammakhi N, Veiranto M, Niemelä S-M, Tiainen J, Leinonen S, Suokas E, Törmälä P. Development of multifunctional materials (MFM): bioabsorbable drug-releasing hard tissue fixation screws. Materials Science Forum 2005; 492-493:195-200.

• 346
Niemelä S-M, Ikäheimo I, Koskela M, Veiranto M, Suokas E, Törmälä P, Waris T, Ashammakhi N, Syrjälä H. Ciprofloxacin-Releasing Bioabsorbable Polymer is Superior to Titanium in Preventing Staphylococcus Epidermidis Attachment and Biofilm Formation In Vitro. Key Engineering Materials 2005; 284-286:427–430.

• 345
Gaissmaier C, Fritz J, Krackhardt T, Flesch I, Aicher W, Ashammakhi N. Effect of human platelet supernatant on proliferation and matrix synthesis of human articular chondrocytes in monolayer (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) alginate cultures. Biomaterials 2005; 26(14):1953-1960.

• 344
Ashammakhi N. Editorial. Reactions to Biomaterials: the Good, the Bad and Ideas for Developing New Therapeutic Approaches. J Craniofac Surg 2005; 16(2):195.

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