Scientists of the Radiation Technologies Laboratory of the Institute of Physics of the NAS of Ukraine are participating in the international Visegrad project "Development of innovative polymers for wound healing and other biomedical applications," implemented jointly with universities from Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.
The project aims to create next-generation dressing materials, in particular hydrogels with bioactive components that can accelerate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and enhance the effectiveness of treating complex wounds.
The basis for further research within the project was the hydrogel dressings "Hydroband-1" and "Hydroband-2," developed at the Institute of Physics of the NAS of Ukraine under the leadership of Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Volodymyr Neymash.
These materials are created based on radiation-crosslinked polymer hydrogels, which ensures their stability, sterility, and ability to retain moisture. Nanoparticles and silver ions, which give the dressings antibacterial properties, were introduced into the composition.
Thanks to their structure, the hydrogels maintain an optimal environment for wound healing, reduce the risk of infection, and promote faster tissue recovery. Under the license of the Institute of Physics, serial production of these dressings has been established, and a significant portion of the products is supplied for front-line needs.
Within the Visegrad project, researchers are working on the next stage of developing this technology – creating next-generation dressing materials. This involves introducing new bioactive components into hydrogels that can accelerate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and increase the effectiveness of treating complex and chronic wounds.
On March 20, 2026, an online workshop will take place during which Ukrainian scientists, together with international partners, will discuss research results and further directions of work within the project.
Researchers, biomedical materials specialists, and all interested parties are invited to participate.
Format: online (Zoom)
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82508889779
Meeting ID: 825 0888 9779
Passcode: 3LdQpz
More about the project: https://visegrad-wound.web.app/
According to information from the Institute of Physics of the NAS of Ukraine
