The 7th International Conference on Cellular Engineering

September 6 - 9, 2005, Seoul, KOREA
hosted by
IFMBE and KOSOMBE
From DNA to Clinics

Topics on
Cell Engineering for Biosensors
Cellular Mechanics
Cell to Cell Interactions
Cell to Extracellular Matrix Interactions
Cell to Materials Interactions
Cell-based Therapy
Multipotent Cell Engineering

Discussions on
Genomics-Proteomics-Cellomics
Ethics and Cell Engineering

INVITATION
On behalf of the organizing committee of the 7th International Conference on Cellular Engineering (ICCE), we are very pleased to invite you to the meeting, co-hosted by the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) and the Korean Society for Medical and Biological Engineering (KOSOMBE), that will be on September 6-9, 2005, in Seoul, Korea.

Since the first meeting in Keele, United Kingdom, in 1993, ICCE has been held biannually and has been concerned with the science and technology from molecular event to developing cell-based medical implants and biologically active sensors/ reactors, and all relevant disciplines including biologists, biophysicists, biomedical engineers, and medical doctors around the world, have presented cutting-edge research features in this highly advanced scientific field.

On this 7th meeting, the organizing committee hopes that you will meet world leaders on cellular engineering and also enjoy 600 years old Seoul's cultural attributes.

We heartily extend our invitation to you, and hope to see you at the 7th ICCE meeting.

Honorary Convenor
Moon Hi HAN, PhD, Emeritus Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Korea
Convenor
Hwal SUH, DDS, PhD, Professor, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KOREA
Co-Convenor
Toshihiro AKAIKE, PhD, Professor, Graduate School of Bioscience, Tokyo Institute of Science, Yokohama, Japan

International Scientific Committee of ICCE
Gerhard M. Artmann - Germany (Chairman)
Masuo Aizawa - Japan
Dan Bader - U.K.
Robert Brown - U.K.
Ivan Dittert - Czech Republic
Alicia J. El Haj - U.K.
Peter Lelkes - U.S.A.
Robert M. Nerem - U.S.A.
P. Ake Oberg - Sweden
Laura Poole-Warren - Australia
Carmelina Ruggiero - Italy
Wim Rutten - Netherlands
Klaus Schindhelm - Australia
Hwal Suh - Korea
Tommy Eugen Sundqvist - Sweden
Ivan B. Tokin - Russia
Fran Vyskocil - Czech Republic
Peter W. Zandstra - Canada

President of IFBME
Prof. Joachim H. Nagel, Stuttgart University, Germany
President of KOSOMBE
Prof. Myoungho Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Organizing Committee

GENERAL COORDINATOR
Gon Khang, PhD, National Secretary of the Korea Society for Medical and Biological Engineering
STEERING SECRETARY
Kyung-Sun KANG, DVM, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
TREASURER
Si-Nae PARK, PhD, Center for Nanotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
PUBLISHER
Hyun-Min KIM, PhD, School of Advanced Materials Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Program Committee (in alphabetical order)

Yilin CAO, MD, PhD, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai, China
Kil Won CHO, PhD, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Kyungbuk, Korea
Bong Hyun CHUNG, PhD, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Korea
Hyungmin CHUNG, PhD, Cell and Gene Therapy Research Institute, CHA General Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Hoon HAN, MD, PhD, HistoStem Co., Inc., Seoul, Korea
Suong-Hyu HYON, PhD, Institute for Frontier Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
In Ho JO, PhD, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Seoul, Korea
Choun-Ki JOO, MD, PhD, Catholoic University Medical Shool, Seoul, Korea
Jun Ki JUNG, PhD, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Korea
Jin Kon KIM, PhD, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Kyungbuk, Korea
Mi Kyoung KOONG, MD, PhD, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Hyun Chul LEE, MD, PhD,Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
Yong-Sung LEE, MD, PhD, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Yoo Hong MIN, MD, PhD, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Hajime OHGUSHI, MD, PhD, Research Institute for Cell Engineering (RICE), Kobe, Japan
Soonsup PARK, PhD, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Gyeonggi, Korea
Kyung-Hwa YOO, PhD, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Taek Rim YOON, MD, PhD, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Contributed papers written in English for oral and poster sessions will be selected through peer reviews on the basis of submitted abstract.
Information including Abstract Format and Submission Closing Date is on the conference website.

PROCEEDINGS
All the papers of invited, selected oral and poster presentations will be published as Proceedings that are to be distributed to the conference participants.
The manuscript of 4-6 pages (A4 size) including figures and tables for photo-print is appreciated.
Information including Proceedings Format and Submission Closing Date is on the conference web site.

AFFORDING PRESENTATION TIMES
Invited and Oral Presentations
Time allotted for each presentation, except invited presentation, is 20 minutes. This includes questions and answers.
Poster Presentations
The providing poster space is 90 cm (width) x 180 cm (height).
Language
The official language is English. No translation.

REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee includes access to all conference sessions, programs, coffee breaks and also a copy of the conference proceedings

Early registration (before July 31, 2005): US$ 380 (spouse: US$ 100, students: US$ 190)
After July 31, 2005: US$ 460 (spouse: US$ 100, students: US$ 230)
2 nights Off-Conference Tour to Gyoung-Ju city (World Cultural Treasure by UNESCO): US$ 250

Venue and Accommodations
Conference venue, Sejong Cultural Convention Center, is located in the very central area in Seoul Metropolitan City. Accommodation information is available on the conference web site.

For more information
www.2005icce.info