OVERVIEW

The goal of the Fifth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering is to bring together biomedical engineers, philosophers, research scientists, lawyers, students, clinicians and representatives from the industry and federal agencies to discuss the ethical issues that face us as we develop new implants, devices and treatments to improve the quality of life of our patients. The papers to be presented represent a broad range of topics reflecting the exciting, but sometimes controversial nature of many of the new developments in biomedical engineering.

You are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the Fifth Annual Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering.

Friday, April 3rd - Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS

• Animal Testing For Medical Devices
• Code Of Ethics For Bioengineers
• Clinical Trials Of Biomedical Devices & Implants
• Ethics Of Genetic Engineering And Cloning
• Marketing & Regulation Of Implants & Devices
• Ethical Issues In Biomedical Research
• Ethical Issues In Clinical Engineering
• Privacy And Bioinformatics
• Ethics Of Nanobiotechnology
• Ethical Issues In Tissue Engineering
• Ethical Issues In Dentistry
• Ethics Of Stem Cell Use & Research
• Medical Liability Reform

Abstract submission deadline
January 5, 2009

Notification of abstract acceptance
February 5, 2009

Abstracts of all accepted papers from the conference will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants that will be distributed at the conference.

Send 200-300 word abstract electronic and hardcopy to:

Subrata Saha, Ph.D. Conference Chair Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Avenue - Box 30
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Email: subrata.saha@downstate.edu
Office: (718)-613-8652
Fax: (718)-270-3983

ABSTRACT FORMAT
An approximately 200-300 word single spaced abstract, text only (no figures, photographs or tables), should be typed in font size 12 using Microsoft Word. It should be right and left justified and typed on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper with one-inch margins. The preferred way is to E-mail your abstract, followed with a hard copy. In your cover letter please identify the corresponding author with complete mailing address, telephone number and E-mail address. Names of additional co-sponsoring institutions & societies will be included in the final program.

REGISTER HERE

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AND THEMES

Panel Discussions:

• Surgeon-Industry Interactions: Ethical Challenges

Co-Sponsors / Endorsements

• American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
  
• American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR)
  
• International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)
  
• Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  
• Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)
  
• SUNY Downstate Medical Center
  
• Office of the President
  
• School of Graduate Studies
  
• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
  
• Polytechnic Institute of New York University
  
• Research Foundation of The City University of New York - City College
  
• New York City Health & Hospital Corporation (Kings County Hospital Center)
  
• Staten Island University Hospital
  
• Begell House Publishers, Incorporated
  
• City University of New York - Brooklyn College
  
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Hotel Infomation

Located within Renaissance Plaza, and across the street from Polytechnic Institute of NYU - located
in MetroTech, the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is 5 minutes from Manhattan and the
Financial District, with 9 major subway lines all within one block. The New York Marriott at the
Brooklyn Bridge is the only full service hotel in Brooklyn.

A block of rooms at the Marriott New York at the Brooklyn Bridge have been reserved at a special
reduced rate of $209 per day for conference attendees during the conference. To receive this special rate, please mention "Ethics Conference" while booking the room. Please note that this special rate is valid until March 2009.

Call for Reservations:
Toll Free: (888)-436-3759
Phone: (718)-246-7000
Fax: (718)-222-6520
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