Beyond Bones: Applying Bioactive Glasses to Long-Term Drug Delivery

Author

Marie O. Sykes, Ursinus CollegeFollow
Quentin D. Altemose, Ursinus College
Rashi Sharma, University of Central FloridaFollow

Submission Date

7-22-2022

Document Type

Paper- Restricted to Campus Access

Department

Physics & Astronomy

Faculty Mentor

Casey Schwarz

Comments

Presented during the 24th Annual Summer Fellows Symposium, July 22, 2022 at Ursinus College.

Project Description

Ever since bioactive glasses were discovered in 1969, they have traditionally been used for bone repair and regeneration. However, they carry other useful purposes as well, and have shown they have potential in long-term drug delivery. I have characterized Mo-Sci's OL-GL 1756B and proven that with their porous structure they can both absorb solution and release it over a period of a few days.

Recommended Citation

Sykes, Marie O.; Altemose, Quentin D.; and Sharma, Rashi, "Beyond Bones: Applying Bioactive Glasses to Long-Term Drug Delivery" (2022). Physics and Astronomy Summer Fellows. 41.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/physics_astro_sum/41