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Charité Welcome Center

14 August 2006 - 10:10 Filed in: General
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The Charité Welcome Center at Charité International Cooperation would like to extend you a warm welcome and wish you all the best as you begin your stay in Berlin. The Charité Welcome Center offers a variety of services to foreign scientists to cope with obstacles they face when moving to Berlin and working at the Charité. When you reach Berlin, the Welcome Center should be you first source of information. The staff members can help answer questions about visa applications, registration procedures, financial concerns, health matters, housing and other issues relating to your stay in Berlin.
Contact: Pamela Glowacki phone: +49 30 4505-70076
Monika Schnitger phone: +49 30 4505-70077
Email: info.international@charite.de

ESAO 2006 in Umeå, Sweden

18 June 2006 - 18:27 Filed in: Meetings
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43rd Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology

15 June 2006 - 07:00 Filed in: Meetings
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The 43rd Meeting of the Society for Cryobiology in association with the Society for Low Temperature Biology in Hamburg, Germany, July 24-27, 2006, will cover a wide range of subjects including hypothermia, physiology of resistance to cold in plants, and applications of cryobiology in conservation/freeze-drying, surgery, cell, tissue and organ preservation. Relevant aspects of biology, molecular biology, physics, chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, medicine, transfusion medicine, cryosurgery, cryomicroscopy, mechanical engineering, tissue engineering and transplantation will also be covered.
More information via www.cryo2006.org.

5th World Congress of Biomechanics 2006

03 June 2006 - 22:34 Filed in: Meetings
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The Institut of Biotechnik e.V. together with the Technical University of Munich and Munich University of Applied Sciences cordially invite you to the 5th World Congress of Biomechanics 2006.
Biomechanics covers a wide field from solid to fluid mechanics, from motion sports mechanics to automobile crash tests. It includes tissue engineering and biomaterials, artificial organs and sports therapy. At the 5th World Congress the newest experimental studies will be presented. Special emphasis will be placed on state-of-the art technology and medical applications. Only new, unpublished papers will be accepted.
The 5th World Congress of Biomechanics will explore topics of interest to:
    * physicans
    * bioengineers
    * mechanical and aerospace engineers
    * clinicians in cardiology and other cardiovascular specialties
    * vascular surgeons
    * radiologists
    * neurologists and neurosurgeons
    * orthopedic surgeons
    * specialists in areas such as bone, ligaments, tissue mechanics, biologists,   biochemists, biophysicists, biorheologist

More information via www.wcb2006.org  .

ESOT Basic Science Network

01 June 2006 - 05:01 Filed in: Meetings
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After a very successful 1st Basic Course in Laboratory Skills in 2004, you will find attached the Announcement of the 2nd Basic Course in Laboratory Skills, which will take place on October 30 - November 2, 2006, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
PhD students, both young physicians and scientists, are encouraged to submit a short letter of motivation and a brief abstract describing their laboratory experiences and PhD project, which has to be sent by e-mail to Dr. Carla C. Baan: .
The application deadline is September 15th, 2006. Goal The course aims to expand the knowledge of laboratory skills within ESOT and to create an environment that stimulates collaboration between scientists to develop tools by which we can monitor rejection and tolerance after organ transplantation.
Hands-on-Course Recent developments of in vitro test systems allow us to study anti-donor responses at large in both experimental models and in patient materials. However, to understand the mechanisms underlying biological phenomena in transplantation, knowledge and practical experience of laboratory techniques is required. The hands on training in laboratory techniques aims to teach young doctors and scientists in molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry based techniques, and functional assays including ELIspot. The educational objective of the course is to learn the laboratory techniques (theory and practice) needed for our understanding of immune responses in experimental transplant models and in patients.

Special issue of Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis: Cell-Free Artificial Liver Support

01 May 2006 - 22:32 Filed in: Publications
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An ideal extracorporeal liver support system has to provide the main functions of the liver: detoxification, synthesis and regulation. But do we need such an ideal in all clinical situations and can we afford it? The critical issue of the clinical syndrome in liver failure is the accumulation of toxins not cleared by the failing liver. This understanding led to the development of cell-free artificial liver support systems. This special issue of Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis is dedicated to cell-free artificial liver support, intended to give engineering scientists, inventors and clinical investigators an update and a better insight into the development and clinical evaluation of cell-free liver support systems. It gives an update on the status quo, both clinically and technically, of different concepts and discusses the current limitations as well as possible solutions. When compared to the cell-based systems, these devices are characterized by easier logistics, lower costs, and absence of hazards related to the cell source. These might be the reasons for being well ahead of the bioartificial concepts in terms of clinical evaluation and application.
Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, April 2006 - Vol. 10 Issue 2:
S. Mitzner et al.: Albumin Regeneration in Liver Support—Comparison of Different Methods J. Patzer: Principles of Bound Solute Dialysis J. Vienken et al.: How Can Liver Toxins be Removed? Filtration and Adsorption With the Prometheus System K. Rifai et al.: Review Article: Clinical Experience With Prometheus J. Rozga et al.: A Novel Plasma Filtration Therapy for Hepatic Failure: Preclinical Studies S.R. Ash: Sorbent Suspensions vs. Sorbent Columns for Extracorporeal Detoxification in Hepatic Failure D. Falkenhagen: Fluidized Bed Adsorbent Systems for Extracorporeal Liver Support L.J. Li: Artificial Liver Support System in China: A Review Over the Last 30 Years R.A.F.M. Chamuleau: Bioartificial Liver: Its Pros and Cons W. Bernal et al.: Cell-Free Artificial Liver Support: Design of Appropriate Clinical Studies with a guest editorial by I.M. Sauer and U. Baurmeister: Cell-Free Artificial Liver Support.

Articles in the top 25 / top 10 articles viewed online

05 March 2006 - 22:31 Filed in: Publications
Paul S. Malchesky, Editor-in chief of Artificial Organs, informed us that the articles "In vitro evaluation of the transportability of viable primary human liver cells originating from discarded donor organs in bioreactors" (Artificial Organs 2005, 29: 141-151) and "'Blogs' and 'Wikis' are valuable software tools for communication within research groups" (Artificial Organs 2005, 29: 82-83) were in the top 25 and top 10, respectively, concerning articles viewed online in 2005 at Blackwell Synergy. The latter was N°. 2 of Artifcial Organs in 2005...

Chirurgische Forschung

06 February 2006 - 12:29
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Das Buch Chirurgische Forschung von Manfred G. Krukemeyer von Hans-Ullrich Spiegel (2006, 576 S., 188 Abb., geb., ISBN-10: 3131336617, ISBN-13: 9783131336613) fasst die Grundlagen der chirurgischen Forschung zusammen. Es richtet sich insbesondere an die in der chirurgischen Forschung tätigen Ärzte und Naturwissenschaftler wie auch an Doktoranden der Medizin und der verwandten Disziplinen. Dem jungen medizinisch-naturwissenschaftlich interessierten Forscher wird in diesem Werk ein umfassender Einblick in die unterschiedlichen chirurgischen Forschungsprojekte geboten. Dadurch kann er seine Zielvorstellungen näher definieren. Mithilfe von Adressen und ausführlichen Literaturverzeichnissen findet er einen optimalen Einstieg in sein wissenschaftliches Curriculum vor. Das Werk dient aber auch dem bereits tätigen Forscher zur Planung, Weiterentwicklung und Neudefinition seiner Projekte. Die insgesamt rund 190 Abbildungen, der Großteil davon in Farbe, sowie zahlreiche Tabellen liefern anschauliches Material für das Verständnis des Textes. Mehr Informationen, Musterseiten sowie das Inhaltsverzeichnis finden Sie hier.

ESAO 2006 in Umeå, Sweden - Call for abstracts

24 January 2006 - 22:30 Filed in: Meetings
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Dear ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of the European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO), Working Group Liver Support, I would like to invite you and your colleagues to submit abstracts for this year’s ESAO meeting held in Umeå , Sweden, from June 21-24, 2006. The Congress will be combined with a meeting with the European Society For Haemapheresis (ESFH, June 20 and 21). Umeå is located close to the polar circle and at this time of the year it has exiting bright nights. The social program will focus on various outdoor and cultural activities and together with the scientific resources of the Congress speakers and participants it will be a strong recipe for success in this venture.
The One Day on the Liver this year will focus on the on the latest developments and clinical results concerning MARS, Prometheus, SEPET, SPAD, and other artificial detoxification systems. Furthermore, the biophysical principles and possible standards for an appropriate clinical evaluation of today's artificial liver support concepts will be discussed. We are expecting the following speakers:
  • Julia Wendon (King's College, London, UK)
  • Jack Patzer (University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA)
  • Robert A.F.M. Chamuleau (AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  • Stephen R. Ash (HemoCleanse, Inc., Lafayette, USA)
  • Peter Krisper (University Graz, Graz, Austria)
  • Dieter Falkenhagen (Donau-Universität Krems, Krems, Austria)
  • Steffen Mitzner (University Rostock, Rostock, Germany)
  • Jacek Rozga (Arbios Systems Inc., Los Angeles, USA)
  • Igor M. Sauer (Charité, Berlin, Germany)
However, to be completely up-to-date we do need your help! Only the presentation of primary research results in the field of liver support will enable us to represent the status quo of liver support technologies. We would like to ask you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Especially young scientists are encouraged to submit their work! We would be grateful if you could forward this email to your colleagues working in the field.
The official webpage provides all the necessary information. Deadline for submitting an abstract will be February 28th, 2006.

World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2006 in Seoul

21 January 2006 - 18:29 Filed in: Meetings
Dear Colleagues,

I'm pleased to announce that the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2006 (WC2006) will be held on August 27 to September 1, 2006 in Seoul, Korea. under the Congress Theme: Imaging the Future Medicine. The scientific program will include plenary lectures, sponsored symposia, regular oral and poster sessions.
The Second Announcement, which includes: detailed information on registration procedure, (fees, hotel accommodation, travel information, scientific and social programs), call for papers, as well as registration forms (abstract submission and hotel accommodation) is available via www.wc2006-seoul.org.
During the congress the scientific track of Artificial Organs will be organized. In order to secure high scientific level of our discipline some of our distinguish colleagues from the ESAO agreed to chair the sessions, that is: Prof. Horst Klinkmann (session: adsorption, apheresis, detoxification), Dr Gerhard Rakhorst (session: cardiac assist devices and cardiovascular implants and prosthesis), and Prof. Dieter Falkenhagen (session: cell implants interactions - biocompatibility). Additionally I have asked to organize some sessions by our colleagues from Japan and USA: Prof. K. Imachi (session: artificial heart), Prof. Yoshida (orthopedic and dental prosthesis and implants) and Prof. D. Klonoff (session: artificial pancreas).
The deadline for abstract submission is 28th of February. I would like to cordially invite you to prepare abstracts as well as to stimulate other researchers to submit appropriate contributions. Think about supporting Artificial Organs scientific track on the biggest congress organized in the field of biomedical engineering and medical physics.

With best regards
Prof. Jan Maria Wojcicki
Cochairman of the track Artificial Organs
For detailed information please contact Ms Mandy Kim - congress manager,
Address: WC 2006 Congress secretariat,
SL. Gangnam P.O.Box 305, Seoul 135-603, Korea, phone: 822-3476- 7700/7723  (Dir), Fax:822-337-6451/3476-8800, E- mail: wc2006@koconex.com