The Second International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam, July 25-28th, 2007
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL FOR PAPERS
SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IN VIETNAM
- July 25-28th, 2007
- National University, 144 Duong Xuan Thuy, Quan Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Co-Organized by:
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam
- Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Mục lục
BACKGROUND[sửa]
Vietnam is an economically and socially dynamic country, and interest in biomedical engineering activities has grown considerably in recent years. The traditions, environment, and conditions within the country offer unique opportunities for international community, and the Vietnamese government and university policymakers are aware of the importance of this field for the development of the country. This conference constitutes an international platform to exchange experiences, support and collaborations in research, education and entrepreneurship to address the urgent needs of Vietnam.
We are inviting you to be part of this conference, which is a great opportunity to exchange related works and to further the development of biomedical engineering in Vietnam. You can present a talk and/or initiate a special interest section. We solicit all interdisciplinary works, which links life and health sciences to engineering and basic sciences, and covers from molecular to upper levels and from methodology to instrumentation. The official language is English.
HISTORY[sửa]
In January 2004, under the sponsorship of the U.S. National Science Foundation, a U.S. delegation that consisted of Biomedical Engineering professors from different universities in the United States, visited several universities and research institutions in Vietnam to assess the development of this field. The delegation proposed a five year plan and enthusiastically recommended the U.S. and international scientific communities to actively develop collaborations with Vietnam (for more information: http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~vanvo/VN/Development%20BMEVN.htm)
In this framework, in July 2005, the First International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam was held in Hochiminh city, emphasizing on developing research, education and entrepreneurship in Vietnam. From that conference a Consortium of Vietnam-International Universities was created. It will advise and assist the Vietnamese universities in the development of Biomedical Engineering. It will also be a magnet to attract Vietnamese descendants from abroad. In addition, a Vietnamese Association of Biomedical Engineering was created. It constitutes a task force for the development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam (for information: http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~vanvo/VN/BME).
PURPOSES[sửa]
To give Vietnamese educators, students, researchers, administrators and policy makers the opportunity to learn about the related works and models in the U.S. and elsewhere, and to present their accomplishments
To give international scholars the opportunity to learn of Biomedical Engineering activities in Vietnam for future collaborations; and to give US professional institutions (IEEE, AIMBE, etc.) opportunity to explore the possibility to establish BME chapters in Vietnam.
To develop the relationship between international and local industry, and to motivate further development of BME in Vietnam.
TOPICS[sửa]
This conference intends to highlight the latest progress in research, education and entrepreneurship in biomedical engineering. The topics to be covered include but are not limited to:
Scientific research: Medical Imaging, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Instrumentations, Biotechnology, Biomechanics, Bioinformatics, Biometrics, Tissue Engineering, Healthcare Information Technology, Biomedical Ethics, Rehabilitation Engineering, Surgical Technology, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Biology in Medicine, Medical Genetics and Immunology.
Education models: Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Development (Infrastructure, Difficulties Encountered, Advantages and Disadvantages, Costs of Developments), Relationship University-Hospital-Industry, ABET
Entrepreneurship: Legal Regulations (FDA); Technology Transfer/Intellectual Property: (EIR,MTA, CDA, CTA, CRADA, Patent, License), Government Research Funding institutions (NSF, NIH including SBIR and STIR), Private Research Funding institutions, Venture capitalism, Professional Societies: IEEE, ASME, AIMBE.
Models for Vietnam: suggested solutions for Vietnam.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES[sửa]
- Abstracts Submission (200 words)
March 31, 2007
- Notification of acceptance
April 30, 2007
- Camera-ready manuscripts due (6 single space pages)
May 31, 2007
- Early Registration Deadline ($100/ person; $50/student)
May 31, 2007
- Onsite Registration ($120/person)
July 25, 2007
CONFERENCE HONOR CHAIRS[sửa]
- General Vo Nguyen Giap
- Vice-Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem
- Professor Hoang van Phong, Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS[sửa]
- GS.TS. NGUYEN HUU DUC,
President of University of Technology, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam
- TSKH. PHAN XUAN DUNG,
National Center for Technological Progress, Vietnam
- Professor VO VAN TOI,
Biomedical Engineering Department, Tufts University, USA
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE[sửa]
- Dr. Phan Van An, Center for Advanced Materials Technology, Vietnam
- Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh, University of Technology, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam
- Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, Association of National Medical Instrumentation, Vietnam
- Dr. Dang Xuan Cu, Institute of Applied Technology, Vietnam
- Dr. Phan Xuan Dung, Center For Laser Technology, Vietnam
- Prof.. Nguyen The Hien, University of Technology, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam
- Prof. Vu Cong Lap, Center of Science and Technology, Ministry of Defense of Vietnam
- Dr. Tran Ngoc Liem, Center for Laser Technology, National Center for Technology Progress, Vietnam
- Prof. Huynh Quang Linh, BME Department, HoChiMinh City University of Technology, Vietnam
- Dr. Ngo Dang Nhan, Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Control, Vietnam
- Prof. Tran Minh Thai, Faculty of Applied Science, Laser Technology Lab, Vietnam
- Duong Van Tinh, Institute of Medical Instrumentation and Projects, Ministry of Health, Vietnam
- Dr. Ta Van Tuan, Institute of Applied Technology, Vietnam
- Dr. Tran Quang Vinh, University of Technology, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam
- Dr. Huynh Chuong, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Prof. William Ditto, University of Florida, USA
- Dr. Eric Hale, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Dr. Luan D. Nguyen, Web Office, USA
- Dr. Richard Nguyen, SPAWAR Systems Center, USA
- Dr. Thai D. Nguyen, Ginkgo Biomedical Research Institute, Japan
- Dr. Pham Thi Kim Phuong, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Dr. Ryan Thinh Phan, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USA
- Ms. Sheryl S. Prucka, USA
- Mr. Matthew W. Prucka, USA
- Prof. Vo Van Toi, Tufts University, USA
- Prof. Marie-Christine Ho Ba Tho, Compiegne University, France
- Prof. Catherine Marque, Compiegne University, France
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE[sửa]
- Caroline Cao, Tufts University, USA
- Dudley Childress, Northwestern University, USA
- Dang Xuan Cu, Institute of Applied Technology, Vietnam
- Duong Thai Cong, Can Tho University, Vietnam
- Duong Tan Nhut, Dalat Institute of Biology, Vietnam
- William Ditto, University of Florida Timothy, USA
- Q. Duong, Emory University , USA
- Sergio Fantini, Tufts University, USA
- Stephen E. Feinberg, University of Michigan Health System, USA
- Don Giddens, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
- David Gute, Tufts University, USA
- Marie-Christine Ho Ba Tho, Compiegne University, France
- Ho Huynh Thuy Duong, Vietnam National University, Vietnam
- Huynh Chuong, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Steve Jiang, Harvard Medical School, USA
- David Kaplan, Tufts University, USA
- Le Chi Hieu, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
- Charles Lin, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
- Catherine Marque, Compiegne University, France
- Murray H. Loew, George Washington University, USA
- Nguyen An Vinh, HCM City Association of Science and Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen Huu Duc, University of Technology, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam
- Nguyen Quang Long, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
- Nguyen Viet Dung, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Richard Nguyen, SPAWAR Systems Center, USA
- Thai D. Nguyen, Ginkgo Biomedical Research Institute, Japan
- Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Columbia University, USA
- John Parrish, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
- Adekunle Oloyede, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Pham Thi Kim Phuong, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Ryan Thinh Phan, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, USA
- Ta Van Tuan, Institute of Applied Technology, Vietnam
- Than Duc Hien, ITIMS Institute, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Tran Minh Thai, HCM City University of Technology, Vietnam
- Tran Ngoc Liem, Center for Laser Technology, National Center for Technology Progress, Vietnam
- Vo Van Toi, Tufts University, USA
- Vu Cong Lap, Center of Science and Technology, Ministry of Defense of Vietnam
- John G. Webster, University of Wisconsin, USA
- Arthur Winston, Tufts University, USA
SIDE PROGRAMS[sửa]
Prior to the scientific program we will organize some side programs such as sightseeing of the world renown Ha Long Bay, water puppet theater, and visit some local Biomedical Engineering research, and education institutions and medical companies. These programs are planned during July 22-24, 2007
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION[sửa]
We are actively looking for sponsors and exhibitors for our event. Vietnam is a young and dynamic country; you will have the opportunity to target influential decision makers, interact with Biomedical professionals from all over Vietnam, build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace, and demonstrate your support for the research and education community.
SECRETARIAT[sửa]
- Ms. Keleigh Sanford
- Biomedical Engineering Department
- Science and Technology Center
- Medford, MA 02155, USA
- Tel: (617) 627 2580
- Ms. Bui Thi Kim Anh
- Phong Hop Tac Quoc Te
- Trung Tam Cong Nghe Laser
- C6 Thanh Xuan Bac
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Tel: 84-4-854 9064
FOR ALL INFORMATION[sửa]
- Website chính thức BME2
- Prof. VO VAN TOI
- Tufts University
- Biomedical Engineering Department
- Science and Technology Center, Room 243
- Medford, MA 02155, USA
- Tel: (617) 627 5191
- Fax: (617) 627 3231
- E-mail: vanvo@eecs.tufts.edu
- Dr. RYAN THINH PHAN
- Harvard Medical School
- One Blackfan Circle, Karp Bldg,
- Room RB 09006D
- Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Tel: (617) 919 2612
- Fax: (617) 730 0948
- Email: rphan@cbr.med.harvard.edu
- Dr. THAI D. NGUYEN
-
Former
Program
Director
- Glaucoma Genetic Research, UCSF
-
Senior
Scientist
- Ginkgo Biomedical Research Institute
- 4-7-4 Shirokanedai 8F
- Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071, Japan
- Phone: 044-799-3671; Fax: 044-788-6464
- Email: Nguyen@ginkgobio.co.jp
- Professeur MARIE-CHRISTINE HO BA THO
- Universite de Technologie de Compiegne (U.T.C)
- Biomecanique et Genie Biomedical UMR CNRS 6600
- BP 20529 - 60205 Compiegne - France
- Tel : 33 3 44 23 49 18
- Fax : 33 3 44 20 48 13
- Mel : hobatho@utc.fr
- http://www.utc.fr/umr6600
- http://www.utc.fr/~hobatho
