April 30, 2008 - Spine Arthroplasty Symposium presentation
Dr. Gavin Braithwaite will be presenting his poster on “Poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for injectable nucleus replacement” at the Spine Arthroplasty Symposium (SAS8) in Miami Beach, Fl on May 6-9, 2008. Abstract number 441.
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February 28, 2008 - Plenary talk at Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC 08)
Vice President of Research Gavin Braithwaite will be giving a plenary talk at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference at Brown University on April 5, 2008. Dr. Braithwaite will be speaking about his research on injectable hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement. The title of his talk is "Refuse to Fuse! A New Solution to Lower Back Pain".
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February 1, 2008 - CPG Hosts Job Shadow Day for Brighton High School Students
CPG participated in Boston Private Industry Council’s Job Shadow Day on February 1, 2008. Three Brighton High School students were invited to spend the day with CPG researchers.

Job Shadow Day allows students to visit a worksite and “shadow” our employees for several hours, observing and assisting them with their work. This structured worksite experience provides students with a preview of the world of work and the range of career opportunities available to them. Job shadowing is integral to making the connection between school and work.

January 18, 2008 - Biotech Career Panel
CPG researcher Stephen Spiegelberg was a panelist at Brighton High School to discuss careers in biotechnology. The event was organized by the Boston Private Industry Council.

December 4, 2007 - US Patent 7,304,097 Issues
CPG researchers were inventors on recently issued US patent 7,304,097. This patent discusses highly cross-linked polyethylene.
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