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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
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