Molecular Imaging calls for papers / meetings & conferences

Call for Papers: ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB2013)

The ASME 2013 2nd Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB2013) will be held February 4-6, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2013 Congress will focus on the integration of engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology in addressing fundamental problems in biology and medicine and in developing devices, materials and methods for the early detection, imaging of pathological and physiological mechanisms, and treatment of disease.

Technical contributions will consist of oral and poster presentations, including plenary and invited keynote talks. Additional contributions will be presented by members of the engineering community, scientists, clinicians, students and experts from industry and will be focused on the development of new tools, methods and materials impacting biomedicine and life sciences, including nanomedicine and biologically inspired materials and technology.

The following areas will be the focus of NEMB2013:

Track 1 Bioengineering for Medical Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Imaging
Track 2 Nano-/Microfluidics in Biology and Medicine: Analysis, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Track 3 Nanoengineering for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering
Track 4 Manufacturing and Materials for Nanomedicine, Biology and Nanoengineering
Track 5 Multiscale Modeling and Experiment in Biology and Medicine
Track 6 Biological Nanomechanics: Materials Factors in Physiology, Disease and Treatment
Track 7 Natural, Biomimetic and Bioinspired Materials and Structures
Track 8 Nanotechnology and Public Health

Tutorials on emerging topics of Nanoengineering for Medicine & Biology will be offered

This is the overall publication schedule for NEMB2013. For specific details and questions regarding these dates, please contact the appropriate volunteer organizer.

Optional: Submission of 400 Word & 2-Page Extended Abstract: October 1, 2012

Submission of Abstract for Poster or Oral Presentation: October 15, 2012

Author Paper Review Complete and/or Acceptance Notification: November 5, 2012

Copyright Process Opens: November 5, 2012

Submission of Copyright Form: December 11, 2012
Copyright transfer forms are requested upon acceptance of the draft and prior to submittal of the final paper.

Submission of Final Paper: December 14, 2012
In accordance with ASME final paper requirements. Publication on the conference CD is not guaranteed if materials are received after December 14, 2012.

Call for Abstracts: Markers in Cancer 2012

October 11-13, 2012 Holywood, Florida

Deadline for submission: June 19, 2012, by 11:59 PM (EDT)

Abstracts must be submitted online using the official Markers in Cancer 2012 Abstract Submitter. E-mails and word processing files submitted outside this program will not be accepted. Each First Author will receive an e-mail to verify the abstract has been received.

Markers in Cancer 2012 (formerly known as the ASCO-NCI-EORTC Annual Meeting on Molecular Markers in Cancer) will stimulate discussion on the use of biomarkers as a tool for optimizing detection and treatment in oncology.

Designed for clinicians, pathologists, clinical and translational researchers, statisticians, radiologists, and others who specialize in molecular diagnostics, the meeting will present the latest advances in cancer markers to assess drug efficacy, improve prognostic and predictive evaluations and imaging, and enhance clinical trial development.

This year's Meeting will focus on practice-oriented translational research. Join us in Florida to review and explore the latest innovations in cancer markers.

Authors must select one topic category that best fits the subject of their abstract. The Markers in Cancer Scientific Committee reserves the right to recategorize an abstract.

Clinical Evaluation of Biomarkers, including:
- Biomarker Readiness for Clinical Application
- Assay Validation
- Clinical Qualification
Imaging Biomarkers
Immune System and Immunotherapeutic Markers
Mechanism-based Markers of Resistance and Toxicity
Blood-based Markers, including:
- Circulating Tumor Cells/Cancer Stem Cells
- Plasma DNA
- Proteomics
Cell Signaling Pathways
Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, and Gene Expression, including:
- Bioinformatics in Biomarker Research
- Early Translation of Multi-Dimensional Markers
Regulatory Science, Policy, and Knowledge Transfer, including:
- Implementation Science
- Ethics
- IDE and Companion In Vitro Diagnostics
- Regulatory and Policy Considerations, Especially Cross-National
Other

Call for Abstracts: Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students

November 7-10, 2012 San Jose, California

Abstract Submission Deadline: Sept. 7, 2012

ABRCMS
American Society for Microbiology Education Department
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Ph: 202-942-9348
Fax: 202-403-3513

Email:abrcms@asmusa.org

Call for Papers: Third International Conference on Global Trends in Biomedical Informatics, Research Education and Globalization

Organized by the Department of Health Informatics, School of Health Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Third International Conference on Global Trends in Biomedical Informatics, Research Education and Globalization which will take place on November 15th, 2012 in Newark, NJ, USA.

This conference will provide a unique opportunity for disseminating the latest advances, applications and future trends in the area of Biomedical Informatics. The conference will meet the diverse interests of the delegates - from conceptual, theoretical, practical applications to commercialization. It will be the center of action for health informatics professionals to interact with their peers, meet leaders in the field, learn about new products, and see demonstrations from top healthcare systems and services vendors.

We are inviting original, unpublished research manuscripts in the following areas of interest, but not limited to

Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use
Healthcare Outcomes Research
Personalized Medicine, Genetic Testing & Biomarkers
Interoperability and Standards in Healthcare
Public Health Informatics, GIS Applications, Disease Mapping & Surveillance
Clinical Informatics including Decision Support & Intelligent Systems
Healthcare Marketing and Outsourcing
Molecular Imaging & Nanomedicine
Privacy, Security and Confidentiality
Healthcare System Intrusion including Bio- and Cyber-Terrorism
Healthcare Disparities Research
Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials
Bio-computations
Nursing Informatics
Modelling and Simulation in Biomedical Research.
Translational Research in Healthcare including Bioinformatics Applications
Controlled Medical Terminologies & Ontologies
Healthcare Quality Research
Intelligent Systems
Mobile devices in Health care
Biomedical Instrumentation, Devices and Signal processing
Telemedicine Applications including Mobile Devices, Health Information Exchange & Service Oriented Architecture for Healthcare

Selected papers will be submitted for publication in the

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Consumer Health Informatics
International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Healthcare Informatics

Highlights of the Conference

State-of-the-Art Overviews by Renowned Experts
Presentation of Scientific and Application Papers
Panel Discussions Exploring Critical Issues of the Day
Demonstrations of Advanced Health Informatics Systems
In-depth Tutorial Sessions in Current State of Art Biomedical Informatics by Eminent Speakers

We are looking forward for your participation to make this event a grand success

Important Deadlines:

Manuscript Submission: September 1, 2012
Decision on Paper Acceptance: September 30, 2012
Submission of Final Manuscript: October 30, 2012

CONTACT DETAILS
Dr. Syed Haque
Chair & Program Director

Ms. Yvonne Rolley
Conference Coordinator
Department of Health Informatics
UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions
65 Bergen Street, Rm.350
Newark, NJ 07107-3001
Phone: 973 972 6871, Fax: 973 972 8540

Call for Abstracts: Polymer Chemistry Conference 2012

Polymers: From Biomedical Applications to Energy

Monday November 12 2012 - Friday November 16 2012 Xcaret, Mexico

Talk abstract deadline: Tuesday June 26 2012
Poster abstract deadline: Wednesday September 12 2012

The continued application of synthetic chemistry to the development of new polymer-based materials has given polymer chemistry a critical role in the development of new materials across a broad range of applications that impact our lives, most recently in biomedical and energy-related areas. Synthetic methodologies that allow the shaping of polymeric materials to function as biomaterials in applications including tissue engineering, imaging, and the targeted delivery of drugs and biological materials will be presented. We will showcase creative designs and synthetic strategies for these multifunctional polymeric systems and composite materials. The multifaceted properties of polymers allow for the increasing advancement of polymers in energy-related applications. The optimization of polymer-based organic photovoltaic and hybrid materials for harvesting and storing solar energy, as well as the development of new semiconducting polymers will be topics of particular interest. The unique site and forum will give the attendees many opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss research challenges and forge new collaborations. The total number of attendees will be kept to a maximum of 100 to facilitate such interactions. The themes in 2012 will include: - Synthesis of Biomaterials - Applications of Nanomaterials in Medicine - Self assembly - Theranostics - Polymer Surfaces - Polymers for Imaging and Devices - Polymers and Energy

Contact us
For general queries about conference attendance, registration, payment, accommodation, etc. please email info~at~zingconferences.com (replace '~at~' with '@').

For queries about scientific content, presentations, posters, etc. please email info~at~zingconferences.com (replace '~at~' with '@').
 

Call for Papers: 3rd International Workshop on Machine Learning in Medical Imaging (MLMI 2012)

In conjunction with MICCAI 2012, October 1, 2012, Nice, France

Machine Learning in Medical Imaging (MLMI) 2012 is the third in a series of workshops on this topic, being held with MICCAI 2012 in Nice, France. This workshop focuses on major trends and challenges in this area, and it presents work aimed to identify
new cutting-edge techniques and their use in medical imaging. Our goal is to help advance the scientific research within the broad field of machine learning in medical imaging. The technical program will consist of previously unpublished, contributed papers, with substantial time allocated to discussion. We are looking for original, high-quality submissions on innovative research and development in the analysis of medical image data using machine learning techniques.

Topics of interests

Machine learning methods with their applications to

• Medical image analysis of anatomical structures and lesions
• Computer-aided detection/diagnosis
• Multi-modality fusion for diagnosis, image analysis and image guided interventions
• Image reconstruction
• Image retrieval
• Cellular image analysis
• Molecular/pathologic image analysis
• Dynamic, functional, physiologic, and anatomic imaging

Key Dates
• Paper Submission: June 1, 2012
• Notification of Acceptance: July 10, 2012
• Camera-ready Version: July 24, 2012
• Workshop: October 1, 2012

Call for Abstracts: European Molecular Biology Laboratory Conference Series: Chemical Biology 2012

EMBL Heidelberg, Germany Wednesday 26 September - Saturday 29 September 2012

Abstract submission deadline is 19 July 2012.

We only accept online abstract submissions.

Why You Should Attend

Chemical Biology is a quickly growing highly interdisciplinary field, which investigates biological questions by using chemical strategies and tools. It has emerged to become an important and central discipline by itself complementing areas such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, cell biology, structural biology and biochemistry. Researchers in Chemical Biology find themselves at home in the chemistry and the biology lab and fuse the experimental possibilities that both have to offer.

Aims of event
The biennial series aims to give an overview on the current status of the fast evolving field and an outlook to where the field is heading. The conference will provide a unique opportunity for scientists using diverse research approaches and methods to come together and to network. It is structured to enhance exchange and discussions between researchers, for the benefit of their own research as well as for the progress of the field.

Topics
The conference will cover a broad area of approaches and methods used in Chemical Biology including:

Molecular imaging and switching tools

Computational and structural approaches

Innovative drug design approaches

Chemical genetics and high throughput methods

Novel synthetic methods as applied to biological questions

Chemical protein engineering

Chemical cell biology

History of Conference

The conference Chemical Biology 2010 was held at the new Advanced training Centre at EMBL Heidelberg. Due to the large success of the initial conference in 2008, Chemical Biology 2010 and the following conferences in the biennial series became a member of the family of EMBO-funded conferences. With about 30 invited speakers, 20 oral presentations chosen from the abstracts, 180 posters and over 300 participants, the 2010 event was a truly impressive success.

Contact

EMBL Course and Conference Office
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Meyerhofstraße 1
69117 Heidelberg
Germany

Tel: +49 6221 387 8908
Fax: +49 6221 387 8158