IV World Congress of Biomechanics

August 4-9, 2002
Calgary Canada


SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM


ORTHOPAEDICS
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Ligament
- Tendon
- Ankle Instability
- Scoliosis
- Spine
- Intervertebral Disk Degeneration
- Joint Replacement

CARDIOVASCULAR/RESPIRATORY
- Blood Rheology
- Flow on Cell Gene Expression
- Heart and Blood Vessels
- Cardiac Myocyte Mechanics
- Cardiovascular Cell-Matrix Interactions
- Respiratory Transport Processes
- Cellular Tissue Mechanics
- Liquid Film Mechanics
- Artificial Heart Valves
- Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND LOCOMOTION
- Energetics and Mechanics of Locomotion
- Biomechanics of Falling
- Clinical & Rehabilitation Locomotion
- Muscle Energetics & Contraction Mech.
- Muscle Coordination of Movement
- Mechanics of Actomyosin Interactions
- Clinical Applications of Muscle Physiology
- Pressure Distribution
- Skiing & Ski Jumping
- Running/Track and Field
- Aerial Movement/Cycling

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
- Occupational Health
- Locomotor Biomechanics
- Dental Biomechanics
- Plant Biomechanics
- Animal Locomotion
- Animal Biomechanics
- Impact Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- BioMEMS
- Computer Assisted Surgery
- Dynamic Simulations of Human Movement



The 4th World Congress on Biomechanics is being held in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. It features Nobel Laureate, Dr. Steven Chu presenting
at the Opening Ceremony, 5 Plenary Speakers, 25 Invited Speakers,
over 80 Symposia Sessions, a Technical Exhibition, free communication
and poster sessions. Additionally, two Satellite Symposia are held
prior to the Congress.


Important Dates and Contacts:

Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2002


Contact and Information:

www.wcb2002.com
Karla Denby
info@wcb2002.com
403-220-7552

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