• Invitation & General Information
• Accommodations
• Registration Information
• Program

The ambitious goal of this meeting is to bridge the gap between traditional polymer science and the rapidly emerging biotechnology field. In biology, there is a critical need for well-designed polymers and a better understanding of the fundamental interactions between synthetic materials and biological systems.

• Interfacial Biophysics
• Surface Engineering
• Supramolecular and Covalent Synthesis
• Biochemical Activity of Polymers
• Tissue Engineering

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Accommodations

Savannah is a city rich in history, southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality. Located 20 minutes from the Savannah International Airport, the Savannah Marriott Riverfront connects famous River Street to the heart of one of the largest Historic Districts in the United States. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the Marriott, 100 General McIntosh Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-233-7722, Fax: 912-233-3765. In order to receive our hotel group rate, call or fax hotel reservations with reference to the Polymer Division Biennial rate of $137.00 (http://www.marriotthotels.com)

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Program

In addition to an initial session on Back to Basics, we plan to webcast the Tuesday afternoon session, which is a tutorial on polymers and biology. This webcast provides a convenient and inexpensive alternative for institutions to provide content for their employees.

1:00 PM William J. Brittain, The University of Akron, "Welcome"

1:20 PM David Williams, University of Liverpool, "Biomaterials, Biocompatibility and the Biological Response to Materials"

1:50 PM Buddy Ratner, University Washington, "Engineering Biocompatibility"

2:20 PM Robert Baier, SUNY Buffalo, "Role of Surfaces and Surface Energetics in the Biological Response"

2:50 PM BREAK

3:05 PM James Anderson, Case Western Reserve University, "Material Degradation in the Human Body"

3:35 PM Marco Morra, Nobil Bio Ricerche s.r.l, "Role of Water in Biomaterials Science"

5:00 PM RECEPTION

8:50 AM INTRODUCTION

8:30 AM Sam Stupp, Northwestern University, "Self-Assembling Polymers in Advanced Medicine"

9:00 AM Matt Tirrell, UC Santa Barbara, "Self-Assembling Peptides for Biomimetic Structures"

9:30 AM Laura Kiessling, University of Wisconsin, "Synthesis and Function of Polymeric Multivalent Ligands"

9:30 AM David Williams, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, "The Balance between Structural Properties and Bioactivity in Polysaccharide-Based Tissue Engineering Scaffolds"

10:30 AM BREAK

10:45 AM David Grainger, Colorado State University, "Nucleic Acid Tethering on Polymer Surfaces for Microarray Assay"

11:15 AM Marco Morra, Nobil Bio Ricerche s.r.l, "Lessons Learned from Hyaluron and Implications for Surface Engineering"

11:45 AM Vince Conticello, Emory University, "Genetic Engineering of Elastin-Mimetic Materials"

12:15 PM LUNCH

1:00 PM. Jöns Hilborn, Uppsala University, Sweden, "A New Evolving Paradigm for Biocompatibility"

1:30 PM. Arthur Coury, Genzyme Corporation, "Potential of Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering"

2:00 PM. James Runt, Pennsylvania State University, "Polyurethane Block Copolymers for Blood Contacting Applications"

2:30 PM. Mark W. Grinstaff, Boston University, "Dendritic Polymers for Cartilage Tissue Engineering"

3:00 PM BREAK

3:15 PM. Gregory N. Tew, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, "Facially Amphiphilic Phenylene Ethynylenes as Antimicrobial Peptide Mimics"

3:45 PM. Joyce Y. Wong, Boston University, "Biomimetic Polymers for Vascular Tissue Engineering"

3:15 PM. Michael S. Yu, John Hopkins Univeristy, "Non-Covalent Modification of Collagen Scaffolds "

5:00 PM OSTER SESSION AND RECEPTION, Chair, Poster Session, Andrew Metters, Clemson University

8:50AM INTRODUCTION

9:00 AM Kevin Healy, UC Berkeley, "Attempts at Controlling Wound Healing with Polymers Containing Biomimetic Chemistry"

9:30 AM Elliot Chaikof, Emory University, "Bioinspired Materials for Reparative Medicine and Organ Fabrication"

10:00 AM Phil Messersmith, Northwestern University, "Biologically Inspired Polymers for Interfacial Control"

10:30 AM BREAK

10:45 AM James Anderson, Case Western Reserve University, "Biological Design Criteria: Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Macrophage Interactions"

11:15 AM Robert Baier, SUNY Buffalo, "Discovery-Based, Entirely in vitro Criteria for Selecting Blood Compatible Polymers"

11:45 AM Mutlu Karakelle, Alcon Labs, "Designing Intraocular Lens Biomaterials for Optimal Clinical Performance"

12:15 PM LUNCH

1:15 PM David Tirrell, Caltech, "New Approaches to Decoding Genetic Messages"

1:45 PM Andrew T. Metters,Clemson University, "Investigating the Role of Network Structure on Biomaterial Performance"

2:15 PM Erwin Vogler, Pennsylvania State University, "Macromolecular Aspects of Protein Adsorption"

2:45 PM Dennis Discher, University of Pennsylvania, "Polymersomes and Polymer Worm Micelles for Exploring Natures Mechanisms"

3:15 PM CLOSING REMARKS

A book of abstracts for presentations and posters will be distributed at the symposium. Accepted papers and posters will require a one to two page extended abstract or preprint which may include tables or figures and references. Extended abstracts or one page preprints are due by August 16, 2004. A 12-point Times font on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with single spacing is preferred. This information should be submitted to Lesia Linkous (formerly Robertson), Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Virginia Tech, 410 Davidson Hall, MC 0279, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Fax: 540-231-2588, e-mail: lesiar@vt.edu. Both a hard copy and an electronic file are appreciated.

Registration

Use the on-line registration form (preferred) or the form below.

The registration fee is $800 for Members of the Division of Polymer Chemistry and $850 for Non-Members ($175 Student Members, $225 Student Non-Members). There is a $175 fee for a Non-Participating Guest that may accompany you. Written cancellation or registration after August 15, 2004 will cost an additional $50. Checks may be made payable to the Division of Polymer Chemistry. Register on-line or download and complete the registration form with remittance to Lesia Robertson, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Virginia Tech, 410 Davidson Hall, M.C. 0279, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Phone: 540-231-3052, Fax: 540-231-2588, e-mail: lesiar@vt.edu.

2004 Biennial Conference
October 3 - 6, 2004

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