The Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation presents one of the best technical conferences in 2010! Please join us for the upcoming BioInterface 2010 Symposium and Workshop at Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA
on October 18 – 20, 2010. Plan to attend and to contribute to
the conference by submitting your technical abstract now! The deadline for abstract submission is April 30, 2010.
The venue for BioInterface 2010 symposium is the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA. This year’s Workshop will be hosted by the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB), on the Georgia Tech campus. Our conference offers a unique opportunity for participants to meet top thought leaders from the industry, academia and the medical community. You will find your participation enlightening and enlivening as you are able to directly interact with the speakers and other conferences.
Excellence in Surface Science Award
This award honors an outstanding researcher for significant contributions to surface science at the biointerface or an entrepreneur for practical application of surface science in the development of medical devices. The winner will present his or her work at the symposium Awards session.
Student Award
This award recognizes excellence in student research. The award winner will be selected from student poster presentations at the meeting and will be recognized at the Awards luncheon.
Visibility
Gain a voice in the surface science community by supporting the Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation!
Opportunities
We have several visibility opportunities available to maximize your exposure among leaders in the surface science community:
Sponsorship
Membership
Exhibition
Advertising
Contact Ashley Crunstedt, at 651-203-7248 or by email at ashleyc@surfaces.org to choose a visibility opportunity that best fits your corporate goals and budget!
Workshops/Sessions
Monday, October 18
Loews Atlanta Hotel
General Poster Session and Student Poster Judging
Co-chairs: Carl Turnquist and Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal
Proteins at Interfaces (Podium and Poster Session)
This will be a brief session of 5-minute introductions by
presenters about the topic of their posters. Once the
presenters finish, attendees will be given a chance to discuss
the presenters’ topics with them at their poster.
Chair: Jeff Ross and William Lee
Prevention of Biofilm Infections
Chair: Aylvin Dias
Student Town Hall Meeting and Attendee Luncheon
Co-chairs: Vicky Carr-Brendel and Rob Kellar
Surfaces in Biomaterials Foundation Business Meeting
Advances in Surface Analysis Surface Characterization Co-chairs: Dehua Yang and Peter Maziarz
Applied Technology Workshops
Chair: Peg Palmer
Keynote Lecture and 20th Anniversary Celebration
Cy Wilcox, Vice President Science & Technology at Medtronic’s CardioVascular business unit
Tuesday, October 19
Loews Atlanta Hotel
New Biomaterials and Applications (Podium and Poster Session)
This will be a brief session of 5-minute introductions by
presenters about the topic of their posters. Once the presenters finish, attendees will be given a chance to discuss
the presenters’ topics with them at their poster.
Chair: Zhengrong Zhou, Gene Boland
New Approaches to Combination Vascular Drug Delivery
Co-chairs: Ted Parker and Shrirang Ranade
Awards Sessions and Lunch
Chair: Peter Mariaz
Ophthalmic Technologies and Implants
Chair: Newton Samuel
Marcus Nanotechnology Meeting Center
Point-Counterpoint Session
Chair: Joe Chinn
Wednesday, October 20
Marcus Nanotechnology Meeting Center
BioInterface/GTEC Workshop
Georgia Institute of Technology, Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience
Topic: New Frontiers in Biosurface Applications
Co-chairs: Barbara Boyan, Andrés Garcia
Abstract Guidelines
Electronic Abstract Submission
Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts as an email attachment addressed to ashleyc@surfaces.org by April 30, 2010.
Unlike most Academic symposia, full disclosure of materials, methods, and funding sources is encouraged but NOT required so that presenters may speak about their latest work before it is published in full detail elsewhere.
Accepted abstracts may be revised through September 1, 2010 and will be published in the BioInterface 2010 Notebook that is distributed to Symposium attendees. Your email message will serve as your abstract submission form and should identify one topical session from the session list on page 3, and keywords for each abstract submitted. Send one email per abstract submission.
Submit only ONE abstract for each presentation; do NOT submit multiple copies of the same abstract, do NOT submit in blinded format, and do include your name, your address and e-mail address on any submitted abstract.
Failure to Present
The presenting author is expected to present the paper. Should an emergency situation occur at the time of your presentation at BioInterface 2010, please notify the Chair of your session as well as the Overall Program Committee Chair (Joe Chinn), as soon as possible. It is the presenting author’s obligation to ensure that the abstract is presented.
Notification
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be e-mailed in April. The final selection of abstracts for presentation and placement of accepted abstracts in the program format will be made by the Program Committee.
Abstract Format
Abstract must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All information must fit on one page (800 word maximum). Figures are allowed and do not count against the word limit. Click here to see a sample abstract.
Title
Type the abstract title in upper and lower case letters. Use a short and concise title. Title should be centered on the page.
Authors
The presenting author’s name must be underlined. This person is expected to present the paper. Type name(s) of author(s) and institution with complete mailing and email addresses, including country. Do not use titles, i.e., MD, Ph.D., etc. Use upper and lower case type. If the affiliations of the other authors are different from the first author, use superscript to note differing affiliations.
Abstract Body
Text must be typed single-spaced. Do not skip a line between paragraphs. Type should be 8 to 10 points using Times New Roman font or equivalent. The abstract needs to address how the work described relates to the biointerface.
Abstracts accepted for podium presentation will be provided 15 minutes for didactic presentation, followed by 5 minutes for discussion. The nature of the multiple session format makes it imperative that these time limits be strictly observed by all participants. Audio-visual is a single LCD projector. Your presentation must not include animation or sublinks to other programs. No laptop or wireless mouse will be provided. You must provide your own laptop for LCD presentation.
Poster Presentations
Abstracts accepted for poster presentation will be provided an easel designed for a board that is 4 ft. high x 8 ft. wide (1.22m high x 2.44m wide). The presenting authors must be at their panels during the scheduled Poster Session listed in the Final Program and adhere to Set-Up/Tear-Down instructions included in the acceptance notification. Click here to see a sample poster.
Outside Support
Support from outside sources must be listed in the abstract. In adherence with standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, and guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration as endorsed by the American Medical Association, any conflict of interest must be clearly recognizable. Make note if a potential conflict of interest exists. The indication of outside support does not affect the decision of abstract for acceptance or rejection.
