Nanotechnology 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 Papers: International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering

The 2013 ICBE will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 13-16, 2013

ICBE brings together researchers who are using quantitative approaches to advance the understanding and application of molecular biology. These scientists, engineers, and professionals are contributing to the development of analytical, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies that are directly relevant to public health. The conference, co-chaired by Ali Khademhosseini (Harvard University) and Kristala Prather (MIT) will stimulate efforts to integrate these approaches across the scales of biological complexity in a single-track Gordon-style conference format that includes hotel accommodations and most meals.

Papers will be accepted on the topics of:

Biomolecular Engineering for Cell and Tissue Engineering
Biophysical and Microscale Analyses of Molecular and Cellular Function
Experimental & Computational Tools for Engineering Biomolecules
Interface of Bionanotechnology and Biomolecules
Metabolic Pathway Engineering
Protein Engineering
Synthetic Biology

Abstracts of approximately 300 words should be submitted no later than November 1, 2012. The abstract should include both the significance of the research as well as results that will be discussed in order to allow a scientific assessment of the work by the organizers. To submit a paper, visit http://aiche.confex.com/aiche/12icbe/cfp.cgi.

Please contact bio@aiche.org with any questions.

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 Papers: IEEE-EMBS Micro- and Nanoengineering in Medicine Conference (MNMC 2012)

Translating Technology from the Bench to the Bedside

December 3-7, 2012 The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Ka’anapali, Hawaii

Call for Papers Opened: July 1, 2012

Call for Papers Site Closed: August 1, 2012

Notification of Acceptance: September 1, 2012

Various biomedical grand challenges facing our society and the world can be addressed by interfacing biology and medicine with micro- and nanoscale technologies. These technologies hold great potential to impact early diagnosis, therapeutics, and management of disease. IEEE EMBS is sponsoring the first Conference on Micro- and Nanoengineering in Medicine to foster interaction between scientists, engineers and medical researchers in the context of real-world medical needs and issues. The Conference will promote vigorous and open dialogue towards the development of cutting edge technologies for faster, more quantitative, and less expensive biomedical solutions using advances in micro and nanotechnology.

Keywords for Papers

Global health
Microfluidics
Nanotechnology
Microfabrication
Stem cells
Regenerative medicine
Tissue engineering
Diagnostics
Bionanotechnology
BioMEMS
Point-of-care
Nanomedicine
Lab-on-Chip

Call for Abstracts: Vasculata 2012

July 25-28, 2012 Nashville, Tennessee

Abstracts will be accepted for poster presentation in the following categories:

Angiogenesis
Atherosclerosis
Developmental Vascular Biology
Endothelium
Genetics and Vascular Disease
Inflammation
New Approaches (nanotechnology, imaging)
Stem Cells in Vascular Biology
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Vascular Cell Biology
Vascular Biology- Other

Presenters will be provided with a 6 foot high by 6 foot wide bulletin board.

For more information, please read the policies and procedures at www.navbo.info/VasculataRules2012.pdf

Deadline for submission of abstracts is June 1 at 5:00pm EST

Call for Papers: 3rd AMA-IEEE Medical Technology Conference: Translational Engineering in Health & Medicine: the Intersection of the Lab, the Clinic and the Community

Abstract & Paper deadline: 10 September 2012

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology (EMB) Society are pleased to announce the 3rd AMA-IEEE Medical Technology Conference: Translational Engineering in Health & Medicine: the intersection of the lab, the clinic and the community in Houston, TX, on 7th-9th November 2012 at the Methodist Hospital Research Institute in the Texas Medical Center.

This conference is devoted to the exploration of the intersection of engineering, medicine, and health. Emphasis will be placed on novel innovations that have a foreseeable impact on human health and disease. Specific areas of interest include Imaging; Nano Medicine; Data Mining and the Use of Large Datasets; Remote Sensing; Networks & Communication; Applied Metabolomics; Aerospace and Harsh Environments; and Global Health.

We invite participation by physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industrial leaders, government agencies and policy makers. The conference will be inaugurated by a keynote lecture and evening reception on Wednesday, 7th November. The following two days will feature plenary, break-out sessions and poster presentations focusing on Translational Engineering in Health & Medicine. Authors interested in submitting manuscripts can either submit a 1 page abstract or a 4 page paper.

Accepted papers may be considered for publication in IEEE PULSE or The IEEE Journal on Translational Engineering in Health & Medicine (to be launched in 2013).

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 Abstracts: Peptide Chemistry Conference 2012

Friday November 2 2012 - Tuesday November 6 2012 Xcaret, Mexico

The interest of pharmaceutical companies for peptides is increasing enormously in the last decade. There are several reasons for that. In first place, the number of the so-called small molecules accepted for the corresponding agencies are declining. In this sense, pharmaceutical are looking more to biological based drugs. Furthermore, the advances in fields of formulation, drug delivery technology and chemical modifications, have rekindled the interest in peptides as APIs.

This would not be possible without the concurrence of strong peptide chemistry. The development of new resins for the solid-phase methodology, coupling reagents, orthogonal protecting groups, and synthetic strategies are being allowed the rapid and efficient synthesis of small and large peptides for research and, then, the multi-ton preparation of the API based peptides.

This Zing conference will be totally devoted into the latest developments in peptide chemistry. In addition to the parameters outlined above, the following topics will be discussed:

Synthesis of building blocks
use of microwave and other technologies
syntheses of foldamers, peptide conjugates, and peptides for nanotechnologies
preparation of peptide libraries
chemical ligation for protein synthesis
syntheses of complex cyclic peptide of natural origin and peptide mimetics
industrial synthesis of peptides

Attendees from the academia and the industry as well Ph.D. students and post-doctoral fellows will fulfill an unique atmosphere around the peptide world.

Abstract submission Talk abstract deadline: Monday June 25 2012
Poster abstract deadline: Sunday September 2 2012

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 for a Special Session on Challenges in Neuroengineering at the International Conference on Neural Computation Theory and Applications - NCTA 2012

05 - 07 October, 2012 - Barcelona, Spain

In conjunction with the International Conference on Neural Computation Theory and Applications - NCTA 2012

Neuroengineering is a discipline within biomedical engineering. This interdisciplinary approach combines principles from machine learning, signal processing theory, and computational neuroscience applied to problems in basic and clinical neuroscience.

The ultimate goal of neuroengineering is a technological revolution, where machines would interact in real-time with the brain. Machines and brains could interface, enabling normal function in cases of injury or disease, brain monitoring and/or medical rehabilitation of brain disorders.

Much current research in neuroengineering is focused on understanding the coding and processing of information in the sensory and motor systems, quantifying how this processing is altered in the pathological state, and how it can be manipulated through interactions with artificial devices including brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetics.

Our brains are buzzing with electrical activity moving in and out of neural cells, sending electrical impulses along their axons, and exchanging chemical messages. Neural signals allow us to observe neuronal activity in real time.

Our topics cover all imaging or neural signal techniques (cellular-level recording, EEG, MRI/fMRI, PET, fNIRS, chemical or optical recording, etc.) of neuroengineering such as, but not limited to:

- computational neuroscience
- experimental neuroscience
- clinical neurology
- electrical engineering and signal processing of living neural tissue
- robotics and cybernetics
- neural tissue engineering
- materials science, and nanotechnology.

Important Dates
Paper Submission: July 5, 2012
Authors Notification: July 18, 2012
Final Paper Submission and Registration: July 30, 2012

Secretariat Contacts
NCTA Special Sessions - SSCN 2012
e-mail: ncta.secretariat@insticc.org