Applied Biological Concepts

Applied Biological Concepts is a biotechnology and medical device company specializing in the development and licensing of innovative technologies for human sports medicine and orthopedics. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Harold M. Aberman, the company focuses on musculoskeletal repair, including cartilage regeneration, soft tissue fixation, and advanced orthopedic hardware. Its intellectual property portfolio features the patented wedge orthopedic screw and specialized suture anchor systems designed for ligament and tendon repair. Beyond product development, the firm provides expert preclinical and regulatory consulting services to emerging medical device companies. Applied Biological Concepts has also collaborated on therapeutic candidates such as AC-100, a peptide-based treatment for cartilage defects derived from dentin matrix protein 1.