..Kenote Speaker: C. Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D., P.E.

Enabling Blood Flow: From Tissue Engineering to Drug Eluting Stents
A steady supply of blood is essential for tissue to survive whether it is bone or heart muscle.  Although significant progress has been made in the area of tissue engineering, the goal of regenerating vascularized tissue remains a challenge. The talk will discuss studies related to designing and studying nutrient supply issues in scaffolds for large size bone defects.  Also a novel technology using self assembled monolayers for drug delivery from cardiovascular stents will be presented.

CONFERENCE VENUE – EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL MIAMI AIRPORT (details and location)

Updated 2009 SBEC Conference Schedule (May 15, 2009)
.25th SBEC Preliminary Program (pdf 18KB)

General and Student Papers are solicited on new developments in theory, concept, application, and techniques in all facets of Biomedical Engineering. Attendance and professional paper presentation by individuals from areas outside of the South are encouraged and welcomed. Those interested in organizing sessions and industrial exhibitors, please contact Anthony McGoron, PhD.

STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as, medical/dental students and residency candidates are encouraged to submit abstracts. Several student awards will be given to honor the best presentations in each category. Please indicate in your cover letter or email your student status and if you wish your presentation to be included in the student paper competition.

ABSTRACT PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
Detailed instructions for preparation of short and extended abstracts are provided on this page. Please click on Instructions for Preparation of Short Abstracts and Submission of Extended Abstracts links above. The preferred way for abstract submission is to E-mail your abstracts, or alternatively, mail a copy of your abstracts to Anthony McGoron,, PhD. In your E-mail or cover letter please identify the corresponding author with complete mailing address, telephone number and E-mail address.

After acceptance of the short abstracts, the authors should provide a 2-page extended abstract (4 page extended abstracts will also be considered with an additional printing cost of $50) that will be published in a book entitled Biomedical Engineering, Recent Developments. A sample template for extended abstracts is provided. The short abstracts will be published in the special issue of the International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices.

The registration fee includes Friday Evening Reception, Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts, Saturday Luncheon, and Saturday Evening Banquet Dinner and one copy of the conference proceedings, as well as copy of the Journal containing the short Abstracts. All participants, presenters, session chairs and students must register by filling up the conference registration form and paying the appropriate registration fees.