The 3rd SBE International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (ICBN 2007)

Leading international bioengineering and nanotechnology experts will convene at ICBN 2007 to share the latest research advancements at the interface of science, engineering and medicine.

The 3rd SBE International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (ICBN 2007)

August 12-15, 2007, Biopolis, Singapore

Leading international bioengineering and nanotechnology experts will convene at ICBN 2007 to share the latest research advancements at the interface of science, engineering and medicine. Held in Biopolis, Singapore, this cross-disciplinary forum is co-sponsored by the Society for Biological Engineering and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

• Drug delivery systems and devices
• Protein and gene delivery systems
• Cell and tissue engineering
• Artificial organs and implants
• Bio-MEMS and microbioreactors
• Medical and biological devices
• Biosensors and molecular diagnostics
• Drug screening and pharmaceuticals synthesis
• Biocatalysis, organocatalysis and nanobiotechnology
• Biological and biomedical imaging
• Biomimetic and self-assembled materials
• Nanoparticles, nanocomposites and nanoporous materials for bio-applications

CONFIRMED INVITED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Takuzo Aida, Moungi Bawendi, C. Jeffrey Brinker, James Heath, Allan Hoffman, I-Ming Hsing, Kazuhiko Ishihara, Klavs Jensen, Kazunori Kataoka, Gil Lee, Kam Leong, Benjamin List, D. Tyler McQuade, Vladimir Mironov, Buddy Ratner, Myron Spector, Galen Stucky, Matthew Tirrell, Gordon Wallace, David Weitz, Feng-Shou Xiao, Shuguang Zhang, Dongyuan Zhao

CALL FOR PAPERS

Delegates are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for oral or poster presentations. Abstracts should be submitted online via www.icbn2007.com by March 15, 2007. All abstracts should be no longer than 300 words (single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font), and should clearly state the title, authors’ names (underline presenting author), affiliation and address.

Notification of abstract acceptance will be e-mailed to delegates on April 30, 2007.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract deadline March 15, 2007
Abstract acceptance April 30, 2007
Early registration deadline May 31, 2007
Online registration deadline August 3, 2007

REGISTRATION FEES

Before May 31, 2007
SBE Member* USD 400
Non-Member USD 500

After June 1, 2007
SBE Member* USD 600
Non-Member USD 700

Student (with valid student ID)
SBE Member* USD 250
Non-Member USD 250

A*STAR affiliates with valid ID enjoy special rates if they register by May 31, 2007. Email [email protected] for details.

ICBN STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD

ICBN is offering a sponsored program to provide funding of up to USD 500 for selected graduate students to travel to ICBN 2007 to present the results of their research. Please visit www.icbn2007.com for more information.

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Prof Jackie Y. Ying, Executive Director
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Email: [email protected]

CONTACT

ICBN 2007 Secretariat
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
31 Biopolis Way, #04-01 The Nanos, Singapore 138669
Tel: +65 6824 7004/5
Fax: +65 6478 9987
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.icbn2007.com

*For SBE membership, log on to www.aiche.org/SBE

From 12 Aug 2007
Until 15 Aug 2007
Biopolis, Singapore
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