Oral presentations will include academic/government/industry experts chosen in the field. The program will be organized similarly to that of a Gordon Conference, with morning and evening sessions, and afternoons devoted to networking.

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EVENT FORMAT

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Monday- Mid-afternoon for Registration, welcome remarks, programming, and reception
Tuesday – Full day of programming with an extended afternoon break for site seeing/networking and evening networking reception and poster reception
Wednesday – Full day of programming with an extended afternoon break
Thursday – Half day (AM) of programming

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THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE

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Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to:

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1. Advances in Drug Delivery

– Amphiphilic biomaterials, micelles and liposomes

– Nano- and micro-particle carriers

– Membranes and bio-transport

– Delivery of large molecules: Genes and proteins

– Targeting and bio-conjugates

– Polymer-drug compatibility

 

2.  Surfaces and Biointerfaces

– Cell-material interactions

– Controlling infection and inflammation

– Chemical and physical modifications of surfaces

– Advances in surface analysis

 

3.  Biomaterials

– Peptides, proteins and proteomics

– Biodegradable polymers and copolymers

– Natural bio-macromolecules

– Silicones and fluoropolymers

– Hydrogels and their nanocomposites

– Biomaterial adhesives

 

4.  Implants and Implantable Materials

-- Cardiovascular systems

-- Orthopedics and bone

-- Dental materials and applications

-- Advances in ocular systems

-- Nerve regeneration

-- Scaffolds, morphology and architecture

 

5.  Biomaterials Entrepreneurship session

 

6.  Special theme session (topic to be decided later)

 

A poster session for students who cannot present oral talks is expected as well to occur during one (or more) of the evening networking events. 

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