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CALL FOR PAPERS
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SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
COMPUTER METHODS IN
BIOMECHANICS
&
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
21- 24 SEPTEMBER 1994
MARRIOTT HOTEL, SWANSEA, WALES, UK
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SWANSEA, SWANSEA, UK
UNIVERSITY OF WALES COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, CARDIFF, UK
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The Symposium organisers are pleased to invite original
abstracts for the second international symposium on
computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical
engineering. Special emphasis will be placed on
computer applications which promote biomechanics and
biomedical engineering practice and furthermore
encourage cross-fertilisation between the many disciplines
associated with this subject.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The objective of this Symposium, the second in the series,
is to focus on the rapid progress and advances being made
in computer modelling applied to the study of biomechanics
and biomedical engineering. The meeting will provide a
forum for leading researchers, scientists, clinicians and
surgeons who are interested in this expanding field.
Primary interest will be placed on prosthesis design and
response, joint and bone mechanics and hard/soft tissue
analysis. Modelling of the mechanical response of
biomaterials, behavior of coatings, mechanics of
tissues, computer implementation, finite element analysis
and experimental verification of computer models will
also be reviewed. It is also a prime objective of the
meeting to highlight areas of future potential and to
promote closer international collaboration with those
involved in the significant advances that are taking place
in computer applications in this expanding field of
study.
FORMAT
-------------
The format of the meeting will consist of invited lectures
presented by distinguished contributors from the field
of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. These will be
complemented by presentations given by the Symposium
participants. Papers presented by young researchers are
encouraged. In this way it is envisaged that the present
state of knowledge, emerging technologies and
collaboration between scientists, engineers, clinicians and
biomedical practioners can be improved and experiences
shared.
SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
----------------------------------
Suggested topics for presentation are as follows, and new
and recent advances associated with these areas of research
and application will be especially welcome . Also
particular consideration will be given to papers where the
emphasis is placed on the integration of computer
technology, numerical methods and biomedical science.
o Material modelling, characterisation, response and
mechanical behaviour of bone structures
o Theoretical and numerical approaches for adaptive
bone/tissue remodelling including cell mechanics
o Implant/bone response and interaction, surface coatings,
corrosion, resorption and lubrication
o Design, assessment and performance of implants and
fixation devices including metal/ceramic and
cemented/non-cemented systems
o Hard/soft tissue analysis and response, joint/ligament
mechanics and replacement systems
o Dental and orthodontic mechanics, modelling of dental
materials, cements, ceramics, plastics and metals
o Computer methods for the assessment of prosthesis design
and response
o Mesh generation/adaption, geometrical modelling of
surfaces, image analysis and software interfaces
o Modelling of human body impact, damage, fracture and
fracture repair
o Validation and accuracy of numerical/experimental models,
testing procedures,experimental methods and material
identification
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
------------------------------------------------
Contributed papers will be selected on the basis of
submitted abstracts which should be in English and
are not to exceed 300 words(with one page of figures if
appropriate).
ABSTRACTS ARE INVITED BY 31st MAY, 1994 and authors will be
informed of acceptance by 30th June,1994 at which time
formatted papers for final preparation of the manuscripts
will be supplied.
SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS
----------------------------------------------
Abstracts will be reviewed by the advisory panel for
acceptance and these will be published in the Symposium
Proceedings which will be available 4-6 months after the
Symposium. Manuscripts will be prepared as camera-ready
copy, to formatted instructions, and are to be
returned by 20th August 1994. Final papers will be a maximum
length of 10 pages and authors will be required to sign
a copyright release form. Abstracts of papers will be
available to participants at the meeting.
LOCATION AND SOCIAL EVENTS
----------------------------------------------------
The Symposium will be held at the Swansea Marriott Hotel****
which is within Swansea's new Maritime Quarter. The
location is within one mile of Swansea's University
campus and is centrally located with good travel links to
UK/London/Europe and International Airports. A social
programme will be arranged for delegates and
companions and will include Reception, Symposium
Banquet and traditional Celtic entertainment. A tour of
local Castles and museums is also planned.
ACCOMMODATION
------------------------------
A block reservation at discount prices (approx stlg50 per room
per night) has been obtained at the Marriott Hotel, Swansea,
and participants are advised to take advantage of this
offer. To make reservations contact 'The Swansea Marriott,
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3SS, UK. Tel. +44 792
642020, Fax. +44 792 650345, or for further information
on student accommodation please contact the organisers.
WORKSHOP-DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
---------------------------------------------------------------------
A workshop and demonstration session of
software/hardware/products for biomedical applications will
also be organised as an integral part of the meeting. Also
participants will be given the opportunity to take part
in this session by providing their own
poster/workshop demonstrations. This facility is also
available to companies, laboratories and other
organisations wishing to participate.
SYMPOSIUM FEES
------------------------------
The registration fees, inclusive of reception,
lunches, banquet, proceedings and social programme are as
follows:
AUTHORS..............................stlg300.00
DELEGATES............................stlg350.00
STUDENTS.............................stlg200.00
Cheques should be made payable, through a UK Bank,
to: 'BIOCOMP RESEARCH' and forwarded to the correspondence
address.
SYMPOSIUM CO-ORDINATORS
--------------------------------------------------
J. MIDDLETON, G.N. PANDE
University College of Swansea, UK
M. L. JONES
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL
-------------------------------------------------
R.T. Hart Tulane, USA
R. Huiskes Nijmegen, The Netherlands
I. Knet Riga, Latvia
A.J.C. Lee Exeter, UK
K. Morgan Swansea, UK
A.N. Natali Padova, Italy
B.R. Simon Arizona, USA
N.G. Shrive Calgary, Canada
D. Taylor Dublin, Ireland
A. Toni Bologna, Italy
T. Tsuta Hiroshima, Japan
N. P. Weatherill Swansea, UK
K.R. Williams Cardiff, UK
ENDORSEMENTS AND SPONSORS
--------------------------------------------------------
o CERASIV GMBH, GERMANY
o LABORATORY OF THE GOVERNMENT CHEMIST, UK
o WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, WALES, UK
o WILDE & PARTNERS (F.E. DIVISION)
o ZIMMER INTERNATIONAL LTD
CORRESPONDENCE
---------------------------------
Abstracts and enquiries regarding the Symposium should be
addressed to:
John Middleton
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Centre
Engineering Building
University College of Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
Wales, UK.
Tel: (0792) 295514/295517. Fax: (0792)295514.
Email: J.Middleton@Swansea.ac.uk
IMPORTANT DATES
-------------------------------
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT 31 st MAY 1994
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE 30 st JUNE 1994
COMPLETED MANUSCRIPTS 20 th AUGUST 1994
================================================== ========
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
COMPUTER METHODS IN
BIOMECHANICS &
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
21-24 SEPTEMBER 1994
MARRIOTT HOTEL, SWANSEA, UK
Intending participants should complete the following:
I WISH TO PRESENT A PAPER _____
I WISH TO ATTEND AS A DELEGATE _____
I WISH TO RECEIVE DETAILS OF THE PROCEEDINGS
WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE _____
I WISH TO RECEIVE DETAILS OF THE PREVIOUS
PROCEEDINGS _____
Name.............................................. ..................
Title............................................. ......................
Organisation/Affiliation.....................................
.................................................. ........................
Mailing Address........................................... .....
.................................................. ........................
.................................................. ........................
.................................................. ........................
Telephone......................................... ................
Telefax........................................... ...................
Please return this form to:
John Middleton
Biomechanics and Biomedical Centre
Engineering Building
University College of Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
United Kingdom
Telephone: (0792) 295514/295517
Telefax: (0792) 295514
E-mail. J.Middleton@Swansea.ac.uk
---------------------------------------------
John Middleton Dept of Civil Eng/Biomedical Eng
Engineering Building, University College Swansea
Swansea, UK. Tel. 0792(295514) Fax.(295676)
CALL FOR PAPERS
================================================== ========
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
COMPUTER METHODS IN
BIOMECHANICS
&
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
21- 24 SEPTEMBER 1994
MARRIOTT HOTEL, SWANSEA, WALES, UK
in collaboration with
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SWANSEA, SWANSEA, UK
UNIVERSITY OF WALES COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, CARDIFF, UK
================================================== ========
The Symposium organisers are pleased to invite original
abstracts for the second international symposium on
computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical
engineering. Special emphasis will be placed on
computer applications which promote biomechanics and
biomedical engineering practice and furthermore
encourage cross-fertilisation between the many disciplines
associated with this subject.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The objective of this Symposium, the second in the series,
is to focus on the rapid progress and advances being made
in computer modelling applied to the study of biomechanics
and biomedical engineering. The meeting will provide a
forum for leading researchers, scientists, clinicians and
surgeons who are interested in this expanding field.
Primary interest will be placed on prosthesis design and
response, joint and bone mechanics and hard/soft tissue
analysis. Modelling of the mechanical response of
biomaterials, behavior of coatings, mechanics of
tissues, computer implementation, finite element analysis
and experimental verification of computer models will
also be reviewed. It is also a prime objective of the
meeting to highlight areas of future potential and to
promote closer international collaboration with those
involved in the significant advances that are taking place
in computer applications in this expanding field of
study.
FORMAT
-------------
The format of the meeting will consist of invited lectures
presented by distinguished contributors from the field
of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. These will be
complemented by presentations given by the Symposium
participants. Papers presented by young researchers are
encouraged. In this way it is envisaged that the present
state of knowledge, emerging technologies and
collaboration between scientists, engineers, clinicians and
biomedical practioners can be improved and experiences
shared.
SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
----------------------------------
Suggested topics for presentation are as follows, and new
and recent advances associated with these areas of research
and application will be especially welcome . Also
particular consideration will be given to papers where the
emphasis is placed on the integration of computer
technology, numerical methods and biomedical science.
o Material modelling, characterisation, response and
mechanical behaviour of bone structures
o Theoretical and numerical approaches for adaptive
bone/tissue remodelling including cell mechanics
o Implant/bone response and interaction, surface coatings,
corrosion, resorption and lubrication
o Design, assessment and performance of implants and
fixation devices including metal/ceramic and
cemented/non-cemented systems
o Hard/soft tissue analysis and response, joint/ligament
mechanics and replacement systems
o Dental and orthodontic mechanics, modelling of dental
materials, cements, ceramics, plastics and metals
o Computer methods for the assessment of prosthesis design
and response
o Mesh generation/adaption, geometrical modelling of
surfaces, image analysis and software interfaces
o Modelling of human body impact, damage, fracture and
fracture repair
o Validation and accuracy of numerical/experimental models,
testing procedures,experimental methods and material
identification
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
------------------------------------------------
Contributed papers will be selected on the basis of
submitted abstracts which should be in English and
are not to exceed 300 words(with one page of figures if
appropriate).
ABSTRACTS ARE INVITED BY 31st MAY, 1994 and authors will be
informed of acceptance by 30th June,1994 at which time
formatted papers for final preparation of the manuscripts
will be supplied.
SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS
----------------------------------------------
Abstracts will be reviewed by the advisory panel for
acceptance and these will be published in the Symposium
Proceedings which will be available 4-6 months after the
Symposium. Manuscripts will be prepared as camera-ready
copy, to formatted instructions, and are to be
returned by 20th August 1994. Final papers will be a maximum
length of 10 pages and authors will be required to sign
a copyright release form. Abstracts of papers will be
available to participants at the meeting.
LOCATION AND SOCIAL EVENTS
----------------------------------------------------
The Symposium will be held at the Swansea Marriott Hotel****
which is within Swansea's new Maritime Quarter. The
location is within one mile of Swansea's University
campus and is centrally located with good travel links to
UK/London/Europe and International Airports. A social
programme will be arranged for delegates and
companions and will include Reception, Symposium
Banquet and traditional Celtic entertainment. A tour of
local Castles and museums is also planned.
ACCOMMODATION
------------------------------
A block reservation at discount prices (approx stlg50 per room
per night) has been obtained at the Marriott Hotel, Swansea,
and participants are advised to take advantage of this
offer. To make reservations contact 'The Swansea Marriott,
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3SS, UK. Tel. +44 792
642020, Fax. +44 792 650345, or for further information
on student accommodation please contact the organisers.
WORKSHOP-DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
---------------------------------------------------------------------
A workshop and demonstration session of
software/hardware/products for biomedical applications will
also be organised as an integral part of the meeting. Also
participants will be given the opportunity to take part
in this session by providing their own
poster/workshop demonstrations. This facility is also
available to companies, laboratories and other
organisations wishing to participate.
SYMPOSIUM FEES
------------------------------
The registration fees, inclusive of reception,
lunches, banquet, proceedings and social programme are as
follows:
AUTHORS..............................stlg300.00
DELEGATES............................stlg350.00
STUDENTS.............................stlg200.00
Cheques should be made payable, through a UK Bank,
to: 'BIOCOMP RESEARCH' and forwarded to the correspondence
address.
SYMPOSIUM CO-ORDINATORS
--------------------------------------------------
J. MIDDLETON, G.N. PANDE
University College of Swansea, UK
M. L. JONES
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL
-------------------------------------------------
R.T. Hart Tulane, USA
R. Huiskes Nijmegen, The Netherlands
I. Knet Riga, Latvia
A.J.C. Lee Exeter, UK
K. Morgan Swansea, UK
A.N. Natali Padova, Italy
B.R. Simon Arizona, USA
N.G. Shrive Calgary, Canada
D. Taylor Dublin, Ireland
A. Toni Bologna, Italy
T. Tsuta Hiroshima, Japan
N. P. Weatherill Swansea, UK
K.R. Williams Cardiff, UK
ENDORSEMENTS AND SPONSORS
--------------------------------------------------------
o CERASIV GMBH, GERMANY
o LABORATORY OF THE GOVERNMENT CHEMIST, UK
o WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, WALES, UK
o WILDE & PARTNERS (F.E. DIVISION)
o ZIMMER INTERNATIONAL LTD
CORRESPONDENCE
---------------------------------
Abstracts and enquiries regarding the Symposium should be
addressed to:
John Middleton
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Centre
Engineering Building
University College of Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
Wales, UK.
Tel: (0792) 295514/295517. Fax: (0792)295514.
Email: J.Middleton@Swansea.ac.uk
IMPORTANT DATES
-------------------------------
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT 31 st MAY 1994
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE 30 st JUNE 1994
COMPLETED MANUSCRIPTS 20 th AUGUST 1994
================================================== ========
PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION FORM
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
COMPUTER METHODS IN
BIOMECHANICS &
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
21-24 SEPTEMBER 1994
MARRIOTT HOTEL, SWANSEA, UK
Intending participants should complete the following:
I WISH TO PRESENT A PAPER _____
I WISH TO ATTEND AS A DELEGATE _____
I WISH TO RECEIVE DETAILS OF THE PROCEEDINGS
WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE _____
I WISH TO RECEIVE DETAILS OF THE PREVIOUS
PROCEEDINGS _____
Name.............................................. ..................
Title............................................. ......................
Organisation/Affiliation.....................................
.................................................. ........................
Mailing Address........................................... .....
.................................................. ........................
.................................................. ........................
.................................................. ........................
Telephone......................................... ................
Telefax........................................... ...................
Please return this form to:
John Middleton
Biomechanics and Biomedical Centre
Engineering Building
University College of Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP
United Kingdom
Telephone: (0792) 295514/295517
Telefax: (0792) 295514
E-mail. J.Middleton@Swansea.ac.uk
---------------------------------------------
John Middleton Dept of Civil Eng/Biomedical Eng
Engineering Building, University College Swansea
Swansea, UK. Tel. 0792(295514) Fax.(295676)