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SSBII3

University of Nottingham
15th-16th May 2001
Sponsored by Thermo VG Scientific and ThermoMicroscopes UK

Day 1

Morning

Plenary session

 

B.D. Ratner
University of Washington

Biological Complexity, Surface Information and Surface Control: Toward a New Generation of Biomaterials
Abstract

Parallel sessions

 

Biological workshop
Including:
How tissues are made up
The immune system


Surface science lab. tours
Including:
School of Physics and Astronomy
School of Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences

Afternoon

Brainstorming Session
Including:
Introduction: aims and objectives
Opportunities for collaborative funding (Research Councils)
How to involve Industry
How to brainstorm successfully
What next ?

Evening: Networking Dinner


Day 2

A. Brain
Smith and Nephew

QCM-D Applications in Biomaterials
Abstract

M. Chesters
University of Nottingham

Infrared analysis of Interfaces and Cells
Abstract

R. Feneley
Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Urinary catheters, biofilms and stones
Abstract

M. Grunze
University of Heidelberg

Surface Science of Biomaterial Interphases
Abstract

P. Unwin
University of Warwick

Probing diffusion and reactions at biologically-important interfaces using ultramicroelectrodes
Abstract

P. Vadgama
Queen Mary, London

Biosensor - matrix interactions: things can only get better
Abstract


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