IMPORTANT DATES VENUE Abstract submission May 31, 2017 Early registration June 30, 2017 Conference date August 20-24, 2017 The conference of Biomaterials International 2017 will be held at the Fukuoka International Convention Center. FUKUOKA With a population of 1.4 million, Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture and is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan. It also serves as a major international and domestic gateway to the island. Fukuoka has the geometrical advantage of being closer to the Asian Continent than other places in Japan. With this advantage, Fukuoka has been serving as a gateway to import Asian culture from ancient times. Fukuoka is considered as one of the eight major cities in Japan, which is developing significantly in terms of polity, economy, culture. Fukuoka’s moderate climate, beautiful scenery and great location have made it popular with travelers both from within Japan and without. CALL FOR PAPERS Abstracts are invited on the symposia topics or other related areas of biomaterials. Short abstract of approximately 200 words and a two page camera-ready extended abstract should be submitted on-line before May 31, 2017. For further information, please visit http://www.bmi-2017.jp Organized by: KYUSHU UNIVERSITY August 20-24, 2017 Fukuoka, Japan http://www.biomaterials.tw INVITATION The Biomaterials International 2017 will take place at the Fukuoka International Convention Center, Kyushu, Japan. The conference will bring together the international research communities from various scientific disciplines, including biology, physiology, materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and clinical science, to discuss new and exciting advances that involve biomaterials, techniques and methodologies. Apart from the usual conference activities consisting of plenary and invited lectures, general symposia and poster presentation, there will be a series of Special Symposia focusing on clinical applications of biomaterials in dental, orthopedic, cardiovascular etc. We will expect over 300 participants from around the world to attend. We hope that you will be able to join us at the Biomaterials International 2017 and have a meaningful as well as an enjoyable time with your colleagues in the field of Biomaterials. All members of the Organizing Committee of Biomaterials International 2017 are looking forward to meeting you at Fukuoka. (酒蔵石造) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE REGISTRATION Chairman: S.J. Liu (Chang Gung University) Co-Chairman: Y. Katayama (Kyushu University) Secretary: C.H. Liu, S.W. Tsai, D.M. Lee (Chang Gung University) Early Registration Registration Type (before June 30, 2017) GENERAL SYMPOSIA G1. G2. G3. G4. G5. Biodegradable materials and devices Metallic biomaterials Ceramic biomaterials Smart materials Synthesis and fabrication of biomaterials and devices G6. Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering G7. Interactions of biomaterials and cells G8. Nanoscale biomaterials G9. Delivery of drug, gene, vaccine, and active biomolecules G10. Functionalization and bioactivity G11. Biomaterials and cancers Late Registration (after July 1, 2017) Delegate USD 700 USD 800 Student USD 300 USD 400 Accompanying USD 200 USD 250 Additional Purchases Conference dinner USD 100 USD 150 * We collect in equivalent Taiwan dollars (TWD) if you pay the registration fees online by credit card. SPECIAL SYMPOSIA S1. S2. S3. S4. S5. S6. Dental materials Orthopedic biomaterials Stents and stents applications Ophthalmic biomaterials Neural applications Anesthesia and analgesia (酒蔵石造) CONTACT Secretariat, Biomaterials International 2017 Department of Mechanical Engineering Chang Gung University Tao-Yuan 333, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-2118800 ext. 5724 FAX: 886-3-2118558 Email: biomat.inter@gmail.com