QB3 BioMedical Engineering Symposium

• April 22, 2006: 7:45am - 5:30pm
• More Information: Please Register
• Location: Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall, UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco

Tremendous advances in microfluidics, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering are enabling exciting new opportunities in medical devices, stem cell therapy, and biological research. This symposium will bring together engineers, clinicians, and biologists working at this exciting frontier to promote cross-discipline collaborations.

Speakers will include:

• Jeffrey Bluestone, Professor, Director, Diabetes Center, UCSF
• Richard Mathies, Professor of Chemistry, Director, Center for Analytical Biotechnology, QB3 Berkeley
• Arun Majumdar, Professor in Mechanical Engineering, QB3 Berkeley
• Lydia Sohn, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, QB3 Berkeley
• Luke Lee, Professor of Bioengineering, Director, Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center, QB3 Berkeley
• Daniel Fletcher, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering, QB3 Berkeley
• Kevin Healy, Professor, Department of Bioengineering, QB3 Berkele
• Wentai Liu, Professor Campus Director of NSF-ERC on Biomimetic MicroElectronic Systems (BMES)
• Michael J. Mann, M.D., Assistant Professor in Residence, UCSF
• Tejal Desai, Professor Physiology, Director UCSF's Laboratory of Therapeutic Micro and Nanotechnology, QB3 UCSF
• Kimberly P. Cockerham, MD,FACS Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, UCSF

Poster presentations are encouraged.

Lunch and reception to follow.