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    Dear colleagues,
    This is a program update and invitation for those interested in the
    control and effects of physical forces (mechanical, electromagnetic,
    ultrasound, thermal...) on biological systems, cell mechanics, tissue
    remodeling, growth and repair.

    16th ANNUAL SPRBM CONFERENCE
    SOCIETY FOR PHYSICAL REGULATION IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
    MIDLAND HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    OCTOBER 9-12, 1996

    The program is being finalized and printed copies will be available in a
    week or two.
    MEANWHILE SEE BELOW AND CONTACT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT:

    http://http.bsd.uchicago.edu/~btc/sprbm96

    Anyone interested in presenting a paper as part of the poster session may
    still send an abstract to (Deadline Sept 15th, 1996):

    SPRBM office
    9650 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, MD 20814 U.S.A.
    tel: 301-571-0680
    Fax: 301-530-7049
    E-mail: sprbm@faseb.org

    or to the Program Chairman:
    Subrata Saha, Ph.D.
    Bioengineering Alliance, Clemson University
    313 Rhodes Research Center
    Clemson, SC 29634 U.S.A..
    tel: 864-656-7603
    Fax: 864-656-4466
    E-mail: sally.surver@ces.clemson.edu

    ***THREE SPECIAL SYMPOSIA THIS YEAR:

    1) Influences of Mechanical Forces on Vertebrate Evolution and Design.
    Invited Speakers:
    Dr. A.A. Biewener, University of Chicago
    Dr. R.N. Alexander, Cambridge University

    2) Osteoarthrosis: The Role of Physical Factors.
    Invited Speakers:
    Dr. A.J. Grodzinsky, M.I.T.
    Dr. M. Schaffler, Henry Ford Hospital

    3) Mechan isms of Cellular Mechanochemical signal Transduction.
    Invited Speaker:
    Dr. Barbara Johnson-Wint, University of Illinois

    ***TOPICAL PAPER SESSIONS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:

    1) Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation Effects
    2) Lightning Injuries: Mechanisms and Incidences. (Org. by Dr. Mary Ann Cooper)
    3) Bone and Ligament Healing

    All sessions are SINGLE SESSIONS and there is ample time for discussion.

    ***PRESIDENTIAL GUEST LECTURER: Dr. A Sarmiento

    MEETING SITE:

    Midland Hotel (downtown Chicago)
    172 West Adams Street
    Chicago
    tel: 312-332-1200
    Rooms have been blocked at $109 per night (*which includes FULL BREAKFAST)

    (Additional rooms at lower rates will be available in dormitories at the
    University of Chicago.)

    REGISTRATION: NOTE: Until Sept.15 the Registration fees are essentially
    the same as last year and include: 3 full luncheons, 1 banquet dinner,
    welcome reception (extra for non-menbers), and all morning and afternoon
    refreshment snacks and beverages.
    Members: $295
    Non-members: $370
    Student member: $125
    Student Non-member: $145
    CONTACT SPRBM OFFICE BEFORE YOU FORGET (listed above).

    Joseph A. Spadaro, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor - Orthopedic Research
    S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center - Syracuse
    spadaroj@vax.cs.hscsyr.edu
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