- D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Promoting the hemocompatibility of synthetic biomaterials by engineering surfaces and modulating forces. NATO-ASI Polymer Based Systems in Tissue Engineering, Replacement and Regeneration, Alvor, Portugal, 15 – 25 October 2001.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-plasma on PTFE surfaces: Quantification of the species created on the surface by vapor–phase chemical derivatization. Materials Research Society Symposium Proc. 662, MM1.7.1-MM1.7.6, 2001.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. In vitro characterization of ePTFE arterial prostheses anchored by a hemocompatible molecule. 21th Canadian Biomaterials Conference. Halifax, NS, 7 – 9 June 2001.
- M. Crombez, G. Laroche, R.C. Gaudreault, D. Mantovani. Grafting HS/VEGF biological complex onto synthetic substrates to improve hemocompatibility. 21th Canadian Biomaterials Conference, Halifax, NS, 7 – 9 June 2001.
- D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Promoting the hemocompatibility of synthetic biomaterials by engineering surfaces and modulating forces. MRS Annual Conference, Boston, MA, USA, 28 November – 1 December 2000.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-Plasma on PTFE surfaces: Chemical characterization of the species created on the surface by vapor-phase chemical derivatization. MRS Annual Conference, Boston, USA, 28 November – 1 December 2000.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-Plasma on PTFE surfaces: Chemical characterization of the species created on the surface by vapor-phase chemical derivatization. 20th Annual Canadian Biomaterials Society Conference, Hamilton, Canada, 22 – 25 August 2000.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-Plasma on PTFE surfaces: Chemical characterization of the species created on the surface by vapor-phase chemical derivatization. 30th Canadian High Polymer Forum, Aylmer, Canada, 13 – 16 August 2000.
- D. Mantovani. Surface modifications and mechnaical forces: their impact on cells and tissues for hemocompatible biomaterials. Tissue Engineering 2000, York, UK, 14 – 19 July 2000.
- P. Chevallier, D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-Plasma on tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses: Chemical characterization of the species created on the surface. SIBA I-ASMU, Montréal, Canada, 28 June – 1 July 2000.
- P. Chevallier, D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-Plasma on tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses: Chemical characterization of the species created on the surface. 6th World Biomaterials Congress Hawaïi, USA, 15 – 20 May 2000.
- P. Chevallier, D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, G. Laroche. Traitement Plasma RF sur du Téflon: Caractérisation chimique des espèces créées à la surface. ACFAS, Montréal, Canada, 15 – 20 May 2000.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Ancrage de biomolécules aux prothèses artérielles en ePTFE : évaluation in vitro de l’hémocompatibilité des prothèses traitées. Journée Scientifique Annuelle du Département de Chirurgie, Université Laval, Québec, 5 May 2000.
- D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. RFGD plasma treatment in tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses. 38th Conference of Metallurgists, Metallurgical Society, CIM, Québec, Canada, 22 – 26 August 1999.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche, M. Fiset. Testing the circumferential mechanical properties of ePTFE vascular prostheses after lipid uptake simulations. 38th Conference of Metallurgists, Metallurgical Society, CIM, Québec, Canada, 22 – 26 August 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. Modeling lipid uptake in ePTFE vascular prosthesis: implications on the mechanical properties. 19th Canadian Biomaterials Society, Québec, Canada, 2 – 5 June 1999.
- D. Kozel, D. Mantovani, M. Cannas, C. De Gasperis, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Physico-chemical and histological correlation on autologous grafts by internal mammary artery and saphenous vein. 19th Canadian Biomaterials Society, Québec, Canada, 2 – 5 June 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, P. Chevallier, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. RFGD plasma treatment in tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses. 19th Canadian Biomaterials Society, Québec, Canada, 2 – 5 June 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, P. Chevallier, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. Traitement par plasma RF pour la modification des surfaces des prothèses artérielles. Journée de la recherche de la Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, 25 May 1999.
- P. Chevallier, M. Castonguay, D. Mantovani, G. Laroche. Traitement plasma pour les applications biomédicales: développement et caractérisation d'un réacteur plasma pour les prothèses vasculaires en ePTFE. Journée Scientifique Annuelle du Département de Chirurgie, Université Laval, Québec, 7 May 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake affects the mechanical properties of ePTFE vascular prostheses. 25th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Providence, USA, 28 April – 2 May 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, P. Chevallier, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-plasma treatment of tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses. Colloque du CERSIM, Université Laval, Québec, 29 January 1999.
- D. Mantovani, M. Castonguay, J.F. Pageau, M. Fiset, G. Laroche. Ammonia RF-plasma treatment of tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses: A preliminary study. Materials Research Society, Fall Meeting, Boston, USA, 30 November – 4 December 1998.
- S. Faré, M.C. Tanzi, D. Mantovani, E. Wiget, A. Cigada, G. Laroche. Polyurethanes for vascular prostheses: aging under dynamic conditions in physiological-like environments. European Society for Biomaterials, The Hague, Netherland, 15 – 18 September 1998.
- D. Mantovani, P. Vermette, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Modeling Pseudo-atherosclerosis in ePTFE vascular prosthesis healing process. Society for Biomaterials, San Diego, USA, 22 – 26 April 1998.
- D. Mantovani, Y. Gauthier, J.F. Pageau, M. Imbeau, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. RFGD Plasma treatment in tubular ePTFE vascular prostheses. Society for Biomaterials, San Diego, USA, 22 – 26 April 1998.
- D. Mantovani, P. Vermette, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, M. Guigon, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake in synthetic vascular prostheses : effects of pressure and concentration gradients. 1st International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials, Montreal, Canada, 2 – 5 October 1997.
- S. Faré, D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, M.C. Tanzi, A. Cigada, G. Laroche. In vitro chemical stability of polyurethanes: Effects of an axial stress. 1th International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials, Montreal, Canada, 2 – 5 October 1997.
- D. Mantovani, P. Vermette, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, M. Guigon, G. Laroche. Synthetic vascular prostheses: Materials engineering and neo-endothelialisation. 17th Canadian Biomaterials Society, Montreal, Canada, 17 – 19 May 1997.
- D. Mantovani, M. Fiset, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. What we really know about Ni-containing alloys for implantation in humans?. NATO Advanced Study Institute, Przesieka, Poland, 15 – 26 June 1996.
- D. Mantovani, P. Vermette, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipids bounded to the structure of ePTFE arterial prostheses implanted in humans. 4th World Biomaterials Conference, Toronto, Canada, 29 May – 2 June 1996.
- M.C. Tanzi, D. Mantovani, P. Petrini, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Stability of biomedical grade polyurethanes: an in vitro characterization. 4th World Biomaterials Conference, Toronto, Canada, 29 May – 2 June 1996.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake in synthetic arterial prostheses: how to evaluate the lipid concentration profile across the wall. 4th World Biomaterials Conference, Toronto, Canada, 29 May – 2 June 1996.
- B. Drouin, R. Gagnon, C. Bacon, J. Pouyet. Far infrared Orientation and Basis Weight Sensor. OPTO 96, sept 25-27, Leipzig, Allemagne, ACS Organisations Gmbh.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake in 370 ePTFE vascular prostheses implanted in humans. 12th Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials, Porto, Portugal, 10 – 13 September 1995.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake in arterial prostheses implanted in humans. 16th Canadian Biomaterials Society Conference, Québec, Canada, 14 – 16 May 1995.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Lipid uptake in arterial prostheses implanted in humans: An FTIR study. 21th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, San Francisco, USA, 18 – 22 March 1995.
- B. Drouin, R. Gagnon, A. Schroder, M. Butel, J. Silvy. High Resolution Fibre Orientation and Basis Weight Measurement. 1995 International Paper Physics Conference, sept 11-14, CPPA and TAPPI.
- D. Mantovani, R. Guidoin, G. Laroche. Medical Applications of the Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys. International Conference on Industrial Applications of Shape Memory Alloys, Quebec City, Canada, 14 – 18 August 1994.
- D. Mantovani, G. Laroche, R. Guidoin. Bioendurance des prothèses artérielles en téflon microporeux implantées chez l'humain. 15th Canadian Biomaterials Society Conference, Québec City, Canada, 10 – 12 July 1994.