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University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials (UWEB) proudly presents:
 

The 9th Biomaterials Intensive Short Course


University Tower Best Western Ballroom, Seattle, WA USA
February 7-9, 2005

Learn the fundamental principles and applications of biomaterials
and medical devices. Our speakers are experts in the field!

PLUS! Registration for the Short Course includes a free copy of the highly anticipated and just published Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, 2nd ed. (edited by Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen & Lemons.)*

UWEB Members: Send two representatives from your organization for just $100! Add the Short Course at a fraction of the cost if you attend both the Short Course and Symposium events!

Click here to register today!

2005 Short Course(PDF Brochure)

Short Course Topics

Blood Interactions with Materials
Toxicology and Biocompatibility
Blood Compatibility
The Breast Implant - A Case Study
Surface Molecular Engineering
Let's Think Science Fiction!

Bone and Hard Tissue
Devices for Cell and Protein Patterning for Use in Advanced Diagnostic Applications
Foreign Body Reaction
Device-Centered Infection and Biofilms
Surface Analysis
Tissue interactions and an Introduction to Histology
Cardiovascular Devices
Proteins at Interfaces
Tissue Engineering

Overview of Skin Healing 
Genetic Control of Gene Expression from Biomaterials
Cell Substrate Interactions
Approaches to Peridontal Disease
Protein Engineering
Role of Versican and Elastin in Vascular Engineering

For a complete Short Course Schedule, click here

Lodging: Short Course and Symposium participants are welcome to stay at the Best Western University Tower Hotel at a discounted rate of $99, if you book by January 6, 2005. Please refer to the "UW Engineered Biomaterials Meeting" room block when making reservations.

University Tower Hotel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
800-899-0251 or 206-634-2000

* The textbook offer does not apply to UW & UWEB faculty, staff, students. But your registration makes you eligible to purchase Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, 2nd ed. (edited by Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen & Lemons) for 30% off the retail price!


UWEB is proud to announce the presentation of
The 2005 UWEB Northwest Pioneers of Biomaterials
and Medical Devices Award Ceremony in honor of

Professor Wayne Quinton

Please join us for the award reception
February 9, 2005
Best Western University Tower Hotel Ballroom, Seattle
5-7 PM

Presented by University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials (UWEB). Click here for more detailed information.

RSVP by January 24, 2005 to 206.616.9716 or info@uweb.engr.washington.edu

 

University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials (UWEB), the UW Department of Bioengineering, and the UW Tech Transfer are proud to present:

Venture In Potential: Take Stock in University Research

 

The 2005 UWEB Industry Symposium
February 9-11, 2005
Best Western University Tower Hotel, Seattle, WA

For a complete Symposium schedule, click here.

Featuring keynote speakers:
Gerald Loeb and Peter Staudhammer from the Alfred Mann Institute, University of Southern California

With special guest:
Asemblon CEO, Patrick Quarles
(President Mark Emmert will be unable to present)

Topics include:

Medical Devices in Academia, Medical Practice, & Industry
UWEB Biomaterials’ Applications in Medical Devices
Healing of Biomaterials
Cell and Protein-Based Biosensors
Device-Centered Infections
Tissue Engineering

Highly Acclaimed Speakers include:

Christopher Allan, University of Washington
Dawn Applegate, RegeneMed, Inc.
Benjamin Beckstead, University of Washington
Karl Bohringer, University of Washington
Paul Bornstein, University of Washington
Andy Branca, University of Washington
James Bryers, University of Washington
Fred Cahn, Biomedical Strategies
Michael Garrison, Edwards Lifesciences
Ceci Giachelli, University of Washington
Yongmin Kim, Chair of the UW Department of Bioengineering
Andrew Marshall, University of Washington
Anil Patel, Alcon Labs
Suzie Pun, University of Washington
Buddy Ratner, Director of the University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials
Marta Scatena, University of Washington
Martha Somerman, University of Washington
Thomas Wight, Hope Heart Institute
Pat Stayton, University of Washington
Mark Steckel, Boston Scientific
Paula Szoka, UW Tech Transfer Invention Licensing
Darin Weber, The Biologics Consulting Group, LLC
Tom Wight, University of Washington
Miqin Zhang, University of Washington
Jonathan Zhao, Cordis Corp., Johnson & Johnson

Thursday Night Special Event: An Evening of Imagination

Join us for an electric evening at the Pacific Science Center-built for the 1962 Seattle's World's Fair. We will dine among the magnificent "forces of nature" limited-time-only-exhibit-where the famous McCormick's & Schmick's will provide a tantalizing dinner that is out of this world!

Click here to register today!

Lodging:
Short Course and Symposium participants are welcome to stay at the Best Western University Tower Hotel at a discounted rate of $99, if you book by January 6, 2005.  Please refer to the "UW Engineered Biomaterials Meeting" room block when making reservations.

University Tower Hotel
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
800-899-0251 or 206-634-2000

   
 
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