BIOCERAMICS AND CELLS FOR
REINFORCEMENT OF BONE
SYMPOSIUM
October 19 – 20, 2012
Riga, Latvia
Dear friends and colleagues!
We are delighted to invite you to take part in symposium which will be held to share, to
reflect and to learn from each other new trends in biomaterial science, bone tissue
engineering, experimental and clinical work devoted to possibilities to replace autologous
and other bone grafts by bioceramic scaffolds loaded with different cells including stem
cells.
In Riga we have long-time cooperation between Riga Biomaterial Innovation and
Development Center of RTU and Riga Stradins University in technologies for development
of new biomaterials for substitution of bone tissue lost in diseases, injuries and after
surgery, investigation of these materials in animal experiments and in clinical use mainly in
oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Main topics for discussion:
1. Composition and structure of bioceramics for reinforcement of bone;
2. Selection of tissue and cells for enrichment of bone substitutes;
3. Functional morphology of reactogenicity of bioceramics saturated with cells;
4. Clinical application of bioceramics and cells in pathology of bone.
Riga, the capital of Latvia, was officially founded in 1201. Riga is located along the
Baltic Sea at the southern coast of the Gulf of Riga, on the Rigava coastal plain. In the
architecture of the historic centre of Riga examples of all architectural styles characteristic
for the Northern Europe, from Gothic to Modernism, are found. The historic centre of Riga is
included in the list of sites protected by UNESCO. Riga today is a dynamic and pulsating
city. Residents of Riga almost incessantly organize events, participate in them and discuss
them. The thing is to learn beforehand WHERE and WHAT is happening. Why is it
happening and was it worth it – these are the questions the residents and visitors of Riga
are determined to find out for themselves also in this occasion.
Welcome to Riga, Latvia in October 19-20, 2012!
Sincerely yours,
Iveta Ozolanta
Professor, Riga Stradins University,
Prorector for Science;
Liga Berzina – Cimdina
Professor, Riga Technical University,
Director, Riga Biomaterial Innovation and
Development Center of RTU
Accommodation, meals and coffee breaks will be covered by organizers
supported by EU structural funds. Travel expenses must be paid by
participants.
DEADLINES:
For registration – May 1st, 2012
For abstract submission – June 1st, 2012
Liasion person:
Andrejs Skaģers, professor
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
Institute of Stomatology, Riga Stradins University,
Dzirciema Street. 20, Riga, Latvia, LV 1007
e-mail: askagers@latnet.lv; fax: +371 67815323
phone: +371 67455523
More information on: www.st-inst.lv
REGISTRATION FORM for BIOCERAMICS AND CELLS FOR REINFORCEMENT OF BONE
SYMPOSIUM (must be sent by e-mail to askagers@latnet.lv or by fax to +371 67815323)
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