WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002
6:00 PM REGISTRATION, RECEPTION AND WINE TASTING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2002
Session 1 - The Synthetizers: New Polymers
8:15 AM Kathryn Uhrich, Rutgers University, "Designing Degradable Polymers as Biomaterials"
8:55 AM Kristi Anseth, University of Colorado - Boulder, "Multifunctional Macromolecular Monomers: New Directions in In Situ Forming Orthopaedic Biomaterials"
9:35 AM Joachim Kohn, Rutgers University, "Design Optimization of New Biomaterials"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Joseph Kennedy, The University of Akron, "Polymer Design/Synthesis for Biomaterials Applications"
11:10 AM Judy Riffle, Virginia Tech, and J. P. Dailey, Case Western Reserve University "Controlled Nanomagnetic Biomaterials for Ophthalmic Applications"
11:50 AM LUNCH
1:00 PM Harry Allcock, Pennsylvania State University, "New Polymers for Biomedicine: From Responsive Hydrogels to Tissue Regeneration"
Session 2 - The Assemblers: Supramolecular
Assembly and Smart Polymers
1:40 PM Daniel Cohen, Hebrew University, Jerusalem," Reverse Thermo-Responsive Polymers: Molecular Design and Performance"
2:20 PM Allan Hoffman, University of Washington, "Smart Polymer-Smart Protein Bioconjugates"
3:00 PM BREAK
3:15 PM Sam Stupp, Northwestern University, "Self Assembling Nano-Biomaterials"
3:55 PM Bob Ward, Polymer Technology Group, "High-Strength Smart Polymers: Control of Surface Molecular Architecture via Amphipathic End Groups"
4:35 PM Matt Tirrell, University of California - Santa Barbara, "Peptide Assemblies with Organized Secondary Structures"
5:15 PM POSTER SESSION
6:45 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Friday, November 15, 2002
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast
Session 3 - The Biologists: Bacteria, Blood,
Biomimetics and Biocompatibility
8:15 AM James Anderson, Case Western University, "Surface Dependent Macrophage Apoptosis - A Mechanism for Controlling Biomaterial Biocompatibility"
8:55 AM James Bryers, University of Connecticut Health Center, "Bacterial: Macrophage Interactions on Peptide- and Antibody-decorated Linear-and Star-like PEG surfaces of PEG-Poly(Acrylic acid) Co-polymers"
9:35 AM Kevin Healy, University of California - Berkeley, "Biomimetic Polymers that Control Cell Function"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Tim Deming, University of California - Santa Barbara, "Synthesis and Properties of Block Copolypeptides"
11:10 AM Pat Stayton, University of Washington, "Biomaterial Interfaces That Instruct Cell Behavior"
11:50 AM LUNCH
1:00 PM Richard Gross, Polytechnic University, "Enzymatic Routes to Functional Bioresorbable Polyesters
Session 4 - Molecular Architects:
Nanotechnology and Surface Technology
1:40 PM Tosh Chilkoti, Duke University, "Thermally Responsive Elastin-like Polypeptides for Drug Delivery"
2:20 PM Gabor Somorjai, University of California - Berkeley, "Adhesion, Friction, and Non-crosslinked Polymer Chains of pHEMA-based HydrogelContact Lens Surfaces in Saline Solution"
3:00 PM BREAK
3:15 PM Ken Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University, "Surface Science, Wetting Behavior, and Water Contamination Effects: Relevance to Biocompatibility"
3:55 PM John Rabolt, University of Delaware, "Electrospun Fibers of Genetically Engineered Polymers for Biological and Structural Applications"
4:35 PM David Grainger, Colorado State University, "Polymer Chemistry for Molecular Recognition and Protein Non-Adsorption in Cell Cultures and Sensors"
5:15 PM RECEPTION, WINE TASTING AND POSTER SESSION
6:45 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Saturday, November 16, 2002
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast
Session 5 - Tissue Architects: Tissue Engineering
8:15 AM Tony Mikos, Rice University, "Injectable Biodegradable Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering"
8:55 AM Buddy Ratner, University of Washington, "To Tissue Engineer a Heart: Polymer Considerations"
9:35 AM Kim Woodhouse, University of Toronto, "Naturally Based Polymers for Soft Tissue Regeneration"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Bill Wagner, University of Pittsburgh, "Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Elastomeric, Bioerodible Poly(ester-urethane)ureas for Tissue Engineering Applications"
Session 6 - Device Architects: Implants, Sensors, Diagnostics, Drug Delivery
11:10 AM Gary Wnek, Virginia Commonwealth University, "Thinking Small About Old Polymers at the Medicine/Engineering Interface"
11:50 AM LUNCH
1:00 PM Jorge Heller, APS Research Institute, "Bioerodible Polymers for Drug Delivery"
1:40 PM Julio Palmaz, University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, "Stent Design and Host Interaction"
2:20 PM Victoria Carr-Brendal, Dexcom, Inc., "The Role of Tissue Engineering in the Successful Application of Continuous Glucose Sensing in Humans"
3:00 PM Meeting Adjourned
The registration fee is $650 for Members of the Division of Polymer Chemistry and $700 for Non-Members ($225 Student Members, $275 Student Non-Members). There is a $225 fee for a Non-Participating Guest that may accompany you. Written cancellation or registration after October 1, 2002, will cost an additional $50. In addition to handout material, the fee includes meals, receptions and breaks.
To register, send the completed registration form with remittance to the Division of Polymer Chemistry at the address listed below or Better yet: use the on-line registration
form on the POLY website to register for the meeting. Payment may be made by credit card or check (payable to Division of Polymer Chemistry). Due to the limited space of this meeting, we strongly encourage early registration. Registration fees are listed on the Registration Form. A $50.00 late fee will be imposed for registrations received after October 1, 2002. Send registrations to:
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