The aim of BioNanoMed 2009 is to bring together academia, industry, governmental and non-governmental institutions to discuss current, emerging and future trends of the converging fields of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Medicine. The 2009 Program Committee seeks a diverse and comprehensive technical program covering pioneering developments for early recognition and treatment of diseases.

TOPICS for BioNanoMed 2009

Nanotechnology: New frontiers in Medicine & Biology
Topics related to tissue engineering & cell therapies, the application of nanostructured surfaces in medicine, nanobased drug delivery systems and novel diagnostic methods & analytical tools will be adressed.

Special Session I
Environmental, Health and Safety Implications and Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology
Panel discussion: risk governance, regulation, legislation, code of conduct, public attitude and stakeholder inclusion.

Special Session II
Hot Topics in Medical Imaging Technology
Panel discussion: practical application of nanotechnology to in-vivo imaging.

Authors wishing to contribute to BioNanoMed 2009 must submit a preliminary half-page maximum abstract. All abstracts must be submitted electronically to office@bionanomed.at.

Danube University Student Poster Awards 2009 are intended to recognize outstanding research presented by students and are granted to the three best poster contributions.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Early Booking Discount: until 9 November 2008
Oral Presentations: Extended submission date for abstracts 2 November 2009
Poster Presentations: Extended submission date for abstracts 19 January 2009

Further information can be find under http://www.bionanomed.at/