Ithaca College

Andy Smith, professor of Biology, was the keynote speaker for a joint networking event of the European Network of BioAdhesion expertise (ENBA) and BioSmart Trainees. The talk was held at the University of Cambridge (Cambridge, UK). The title of the talk was “Double networks and gastropod glue: unlocking the potential of adhesive gels”. This event brought in the top bioadhesive researchers in Europe, with BioSmart Trainees. These trainees are early stage researchers who have received fellowships for advanced training in the bio-inspired design of smart adhesive materials.  Dr. Smith also gave a workshop at the conference, providing practical advice on the design of tough gels for use as adhesives.