A Workshop entitled "Biomaterials: Perspectives and Possibilities" will be held at the University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius, from November 30th, 2009 to December 4th, 2009. The workshop is organized by Professor David Kaplan, Tufts University in collaboration with Professor Dhanjay Jhurry, University of Mauritius and sponsored by the National Science Foundation (USA).
The primary objective of the Workshop, a first of its kind in the region, is to initiate the establishment of an integrated interdisciplinary research, education and training program with a focus on the engineering of biomaterials for application in the biomedical field, including aspects of biomaterials, drug delivery, regenerative medicine, nanotechnology and biosensors. The Workshop will feature scientific lectures by renowned US Professors and scientists as well as poster presentations and intensive discussion of the future needs and opportunities in the Indian Ocean region for such initiatives. While the focus of the meeting will be on the fundamental and applied science and engineering, government officials and commercial entities in the region will also be invited to participate to gain additional perspectives on future needs and opportunities.
This Workshop will also be an opportunity to set up a Regional Network of Scientists in the Biomaterials and Drug Delivery field.
Confirmed/young scientists, industry people and graduate students of the region are cordially invited to participate in this Workshop. We count on your active participation for a vibrant success.
For detailed information about the Workshop, browse the following website: http://www.uom.ac.mu/polymer/workshop
Prof David Kaplan & Prof Dhanjay Jhurry
Workshop Organisers
