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1st
Biomaterials-Africa 2009 conference
20-22 September 2009, International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South
Africa
The conference themes include:
- Biomaterials, inclu. bioceramics, biopolymers &
bio-metals
- Drug-delivery systems
- Nano-enabled biomaterials
- Regenerative tissue engineering
- Stem cells
- Medical Devices
- Biomechanics
The Biomaterials Association of South Africa (BioMatASA)
is hosting the 1st Biomaterials-Africa 2009 conference
to be held from 20-22 September 2009 at the CSIR International
Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. This will be the 1st of its
kind conference in the country promising to bring together both
national and international experts in the Biomaterials field.
The aim of the Biomaterials-Africa 2009 conference
is to advance Biomaterials science, research, and development in South
Africa and the rest of Africa. The conference will showcase the current
research activities in Africa to foster and develop national and
international multi-disciplinary collaborations and networks. Core to
the conference will be promotion of innovative biomaterials research in
the region leading to cost-effective and affordable products which
could contribute to economic growth in Africa's biotechnology industry.
Another major aspect of the conference is to stimulate interest amongst
young researchers in the field of biomaterials, and to contribute
towards skills and human capital development.
Both national and international plenary and keynote
speakers have been identified and they will be brought in to share in
their expertise with the national and regional biomaterials community.
Biomaterials Africa link
Enquires:
Conference secretary: Biomaterials-Africa 2009
Ms Jana van Heerden
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Tel: +27 12 841 4642
Email: jvheerden@csir.co.za
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