Call us: 1-864-328-0008 SOLUTIONS SERVICES ABOUT NEWS CONTACT US OUR FOUNDER Dr. Shalaby W. Shalaby dedicated his life's work to the bioresorbable polymer industry with the goal of improving human healthcare with innovative, first-in-class products. Home | About | Our Founder POLY-MED FOUNDER Dr. Shalaby W. Shalaby is considered one of the forefathers of the bioresorbable polymer industry, with over 130 patents granted and author of 250 publications, including 9 books. In the late 1970’s he led an exploratory group on polymers, for biomedical applications, at a large medical device company. During that time, he was one the lead inventors for several bioresorbable products, including the Vicryl® suture. In 1990, his love for research and education brought him to Clemson University in South Carolina. He founded Poly-Med, Inc. in 1993 as a means to continue unfettered research and to teach and sponsor students’ education. Dr. Shalaby passed away in 2010, but his vision and mission continue today, through the dedicated work of Poly-Med employees. Dr. Shalaby earned his undergraduate degrees in Chemistry, Botany, and Pharmacy in his native Egypt, at Ain Shams and Cairo Universities. Dr. Shalaby completed his graduate degrees at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, earning a M.S. in Textiles, a Ph.D. in Chemistry, and a second Ph.D. in Polymer Science. After a postdoctoral assignment, he became a senior research chemist at Allied Signal, Polymer Research Group. Dr. Shalaby later joined Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson to start an exploratory group on polymers for biomedical applications. Dr. Shalaby’s focus was on new, absorbable, and radiation-sterilizable polymers. He also headed the Polymer Technology Center there. NOTABLE AWARDS LEGACY From the very beginning, Poly-Med founder, Dr. Shalaby, encouraged his employees to continue education in pursuit of creativity. Today, this emphasis continues under Dr. Shalaby’s son, Dave Shalaby’s, leadership. Over 30 graduate theses have been earned through a partnership between Clemson University and Poly-Med, Inc. Through continual improvement by personal and professional growth, our employees are excited to make an impact on the medtech industry. ABOUT US Bioresorbable Solutions Delivered INFORMATION About Us News Careers Privacy Policy LATEST NEWS Poly-Med, Inc. Welcomes Governor Henry McMasters October 26, 2021 - 8:54 pm GREENVILLE, S.C., October 13th, 2021 — Governor Henry McMaster visited with state leaders and the executive leadership team of Poly-Med, Inc.’s at its newest facility located just outside of Greenville, SC last week. Governor McMaster’s visit was aimed at taking stock of the ever-growing biomedical industry and Poly-Med’s growing presence in the medical device industry […] CONTACT Call: 1-864-328-0008 Email: sales@poly-med.com Address: 51 Technology Drive Anderson, SC 29625 © 2021 Poly-Med Incorporated. All rights reserved.