Innovations in Biomedical Materials 2012

 

Innovations in Biomedical Materials 2012

Submit abstracts by June 13 | Technical Tracks


Innovations in Biomedical Materials 2012 brings together the materials research, manufacturing and medical communities to explore technological advancements, facilitate product innovations, and identify potential new applications. Biomaterials 2012 emphasizes collaboration between R&D, medical practitioners, and biomedical materials manufacturers/marketers to better develop emerging technologies into marketable products. Download the Call for Papers brochure to learn more. Plenary speakers for Biomaterials 2012 include Dr. Riad Salem, Northwestern University , presenting Radioembolization with Yttrium 90 Microspheres; Larry Hench, University of Florida, presenting Bioactive Glasses: New Approaches for Tissue Repair, Regeneration and Prevention; Delbert Day, Mo-Sci Corp. and Missouri University of Science and Technology, presenting Radioactive Glass Microspheres for Medical Applications; and Alan J. Russell, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Download the Preliminary Speaker list for more information.


The conference strives to answer:

  • What research is being conducted that will lead to advances in biomedical materials for tissue engineering, novel treatments, and other medical applications?
  • What material and product innovations are needed in order for the medical community to improve treatments?
  • How can businesses capitalize on basic research and understand medical community needs to shape innovative and effective new products?
Unique Opportunity
  • Connect with biomaterial researchers, medical practitioners, and manufacturers throughout the world.
  • Expand knowledge of new scientific developments in key application areas.
  • Network with your peers and share your perspective on new technological developments.
  • Gain insight for product development and marketing.
  • Learn about the latest results in research and development.
  • Share your needs and desires in products with materials manufacturers in order to improve R&D of next generation biomaterials.
  • Investigate the latest product and services of more than 20 exhibitors.
Who Should Attend

If you work in the research or business side of the biomedical materials field, then you must attend Biomaterials 2012.

  • Scientists and engineers working on the research and development of new materials, products and processes for medical applications.
  • Manufacturers and marketers working to put these technological advancements into practice by developing effective products, devices, and treatments.
  • Doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners looking to help shape product and processes that will enable them to treat patients more effectively.
Technical Tracks
  • Uses of Bioactive Glass in New Treatments
  • Blood Vessel and Nerve Guides
  • 3-D Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration
  • Malleable Bone Void Fillers
  • Wound and Burn Treatment
  • Composites
  • Sensors
  • Surface Treatments and Coating of Titanium Implants
  • Biomedical Imaging
  • Radiation Treatment
  • Hemostasis and Blood Loss Control
  • Commercialization of Biomedical Implants and Devices
Registration

Select your membership type below to register online, or download the Biomaterials 2012 registration form to sign up by phone, fax or mail. Nonmembers will be prompted to create a New Visitor Registration.

On or Before
Aug. 10, 2012
After
Aug. 10, 2012
ACerS or ASM Member $595 $745
Nonmember $715 $865
ACerS Emeritus/Senior Member $495 $645
Material Advantage Student Member $155 $230
Student: Not in Material Advantage $190 $265

Note: Registration includes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday receptions, two lunches, and breaks.


Organization
Steven Jung, PhD
Director of New Product Development and Senior Research Engineer
Mo-Sci Corporation
573-364-2338		 Roger Narayan, MD, PhD
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
University of North Carolina and NC State University
919-696-8488