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Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:20 AM to 12:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Thursday, April 2, 2026
  Biotechnology
Session Chair: Dr Angela Campo - USAF AFRL (Invited)
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Mussel-Inspired Coatings for DoD Applications

Presenter: Dr Jasmine Lim -
Lockheed Martin Co

Authors: Dr Natalie Gogotsi - Lockheed Martin Co, Dr Eric Anderson - Mussel Polymers Inc, Mr Jason Stieg - Mussel Polymers Inc
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
The Biomanufacturing Advantage: Building Resilient Defense Supply Chains for Natural Rubber and Solvents
Presenter: Dr Angela Campo - USAF AFRL

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Beyond Steel and Silicon: Bio-Based Materials for a Stronger Defense
Presenter: Dr Nancy KelleyLoughnane - USAF AFRL

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