Meeting Announcement

4th International Conference on Cellular Engineering
Nara, Japan, 30 November - 3 December, 1999

in association with the

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

The 4th International Conference on Cellular Engineering will be held at Naraken, New Public Hall in Nara, the old capital city of Japan, on November 30 to December 3 1999.

Cellular engineering is now undergoing a virtual renaissance largely due to its important roles in biotechnology and medical technology as well as basic biology and industries. Significant advances can be seen since the first conference on cellular engineering was held at Keell University, UK, in 1995, and even since the third conference in San Remo, Italy, in 1997.

The purpose of this conference is to present and discuss new data on selected topics in the field of cellular engineering and exchange information on new trends for the 21st century.

Topics

Methods for Cell Manipulation, Cell Surface Engineering, Cell Mech-anics, Stress Response, 3D Cell Culture, Bio-Interfaces, Neuro-Interfaces, Gene Delivery for Cell Hybrids, Artificial Organs, Tissue Engineering, Cell-Based Sensors, Bioreactors, Osteogenesis Engineering, Modulation of Signal Transduction, Modelling.

Keynote and Invited Lectures

  • P. Aebischer (Lausanne University Medical School, Switzerland) "The Potential of Genetic Engineering for Cell Transplantation"
  • T. Kodama (The University of Tokyo, Japan) "In Vitro Coculuture Model of Vascular Diseases"

Invited lectures

  • G. K. Naughton (Advanced Tissue Sciences Inc., USA.) "Tissue Engineering Constructs: From Lab Bench to Market"
  • Doug Bartlett (University of California, San Diego, USA.) "High Pressure Stress: Effects on the Evolution of Microorganisms in the Environment and in the Laboratory"
  • P. A. Lucas (New York Medical College, USA.) "Tissue Engineering Using Pluripotent Mesenchymal Stem Cells"

Key Dates

Abstract deadline: 31st August 1999

Early Registration Deadline: 1 October 1999

Venue

The symposium will be held in the beautiful city of Nara. Nara is the birthplace of Japan and has many historical places such as its shrine, temple and many museums. Its convenient location allows you to enjoy the city. The meeting place is the Nara New Public Hall, which is located in the centre of Nara Park, home to numerous lovely deer. Kansai International Airport is served by many major airlines and transportation by limousine bus and railway is provided to and from Nara City. It takes about 90 minutes by bus from the airport to Nara City.

Registration Fees
Before 1 October After 1 October
Active Participant 30,000 Yen 40,000 Yen
Student 10,000 Yen 15,000 Yen
Accompanying person 10,000 Yen 10,000 Yen
Banquet 10,000 Yen 12,000 Yen
Registration fee includes conference publication, attendance at full scientific program, welcome reception, and morning and afternoon refreshments.

Conference Secretariat

Toshihiro Akaike
Tokyo Institute of Technology
4259 Nagatsuta, Midori-ku
Yokohama, 226-8501 Japan
Tel : +81-45-924-5790
Fax: +81-45-924-5815
Email: takaike@bio.titech.ac jp
URL: http://www.bio.titech.ac.jp/~ takaike/nara/