Surface modification of biomaterials can ultimately determine whether a material is accepted or rejected from the human body‎,‎ and a responsive surface can further make the material "smart" and "intelligent"‎.‎ Switchable and Responsive Surfaces and Materials for Biomedical Applications outlines synthetic and biological materials that are responsive under different stimuli‎,‎ their surface design and modification techniques‎,‎ and applicability in regenerative medicine/tissue engineering‎,‎ drug delivery‎,‎ medical devices‎,‎ and biomedical diagnostics‎.‎ Part one provides a detailed overview of switchable and responsive materials and surfaces‎,‎ exploring thermo‎-responsive polymers‎,‎ environmentally responsive polyelectrolytes and zwitterionic polymers‎,‎ as well as peptide‎-based and photonic sensitive switchable materials‎.‎ Further chapters include a detailed overview of the preparation and analysis of switchable polymer brushes and copolymers for biomedical application‎.‎ Part two explores the biological interactions and biomedical applications of switchable surfaces‎,‎ where expert analysis is provided on the interaction of switchable surfaces with proteins and cells‎.‎ The interaction of stimuli‎-sensitive polymers for tissue engineering and drug delivery with biosurfaces is critiqued‎,‎ whilst the editor provides a skillful study into the application of responsive polymers in implantable medical devices and biosensors‎.‎ * A comprehensive overview of switchable and responsive materials and surfaces* Includes in depth analysis of thermo‎-responsive polymers‎,‎ photonic sensitive materials and peptide‎-based surfaces* Detailed exploration of biological interactions of responsive and switchable surfaces‎,‎ covering stimuli‎-sensitive polymers for drug delivery‎,‎ surfaces with proteins/cells and application of polymers in medical devices