February 4, 2010 - CaBER testing on yield stress materials
Researchers at Karlsruhe University in Germany have published an article in Applied Rheology (volume 19, 2009) that describes methods of measuring the yield stress of gel-like materials using a capillary breakup rheometer (CaBER(r)) invented by CPG researchers Gavin Braithwaite and Gareth McKinley.
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February 4, 2010 - Contract research staff needed
CPG is seeking laboratory staff for a short term project. Candidates should have degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials, with 1-2 years of experiences. Applicants should send resumes to: Human Resources 56 Roland St. Boston, MA 02129

December 8, 2009 - New highly crosslinked UHMWPE
CPG has developed a new highly crosslinked UHMWPE stabilized against oxidation with the Massachusetts General Hospital. The material is suitable for total hip and knee arthroplasty bearing surfaces. The material has excellent wear behavior and good mechanical properties. Please contact info@campoly.com for more information.

October 7, 2009 - US patent issued for injectable hydrogel
Cambridge Polymer Group received a U.S. patent allowance for its injectable hydrogel formulations for biomedical applications. The patent addresses methods for preparing a biocompatible liquid that gels in vivo without chemical reaction. CPG is developing this technology for nucleus pulposus augmentation, orthopedic applications, synthetic tissue models, and tissue bulking.

September 14, 2009 - CPG awarded NIH Grant for Tissue Bulking
CPG researchers Gavin Braithwaite and Jason Berlin were awarded a SBIR grant from the NIH to develop an injectable hydrogel formulation to aid in urinary incontinence. This research will use CPG's proprietary hydrogel formulation, which cures without chemical reaction.