SECOND
ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL
FOR PAPERS
SECOND
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT
OF BIOMEDICAL
ENGINEERING IN VIETNAM
AND
SECOND YOUNG
VIETNAMESE SCIENTISTS MEETING
July 25 - 28th, 2007
Hanoi University of Technology
No. 1 Dai Co Viet St., Hanoi, Vietnam
Co-Organized by:
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Hanoi
University of Technology, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam
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National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of
Science and Technology, Vietnam
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Vietnam
Education Foundation (VEF), USA
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CBR Institute
for Biomedical Research, Harvard
University, USA
BACKGROUND
Vietnam
is an economically and socially dynamic country, and interest in biomedical
engineering activities has grown considerably in recent years. The traditions,
environment, and conditions within the country offer unique opportunities for
international community, and the Vietnamese government and university policymakers
are aware of the importance of this field for the development of the country.
This conference constitutes an international platform to exchange experiences,
support and collaborations in research, education and entrepreneurship to
address the urgent needs of Vietnam.
Furthermore, the need for
opportunities to strengthen the scientific cooperation network among young
scientists is increasing. We are delighted to announce the second Young
Vietnamese Scientists Meeting to be held together with the Second International
Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering from July 25 – 28, 2007
in Hanoi. The
conference and the meeting is jointly organized by the National
Center for Technological Progress
(MOST), Vietnam; Hanoi University of Technology (MOET), Vietnam; and the Vietnam Education
Foundation.
We are inviting you to be part of
this conference, which is a great opportunity to exchange related works and to
further the development of biomedical engineering in Vietnam.
You can present a talk and/or initiate a special interest section. We solicit
all interdisciplinary works, which links life and health sciences to
engineering and basic sciences, and covers from molecular to upper levels and
from methodology to instrumentation. The official language is English.
HISTORY
In January 2004, under the
sponsorship of the U.S. National Science Foundation, a U.S. delegation that consisted of Biomedical
Engineering professors from different universities in the United States, visited several universities and
research institutions in Vietnam
to assess the development of this field. The delegation proposed a five year
plan and enthusiastically recommended the U.S. and international scientific
communities to actively develop collaborations with Vietnam (for more information:
http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~vanvo/VN/Development%20BMEVN.htm)
In this framework, in July 2005,
the First International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering
in Vietnam was held in HoChiMinh City,
emphasizing on developing research, education and entrepreneurship in Vietnam. From that conference a Consortium of
Vietnam-International Universities was created. It will advise and assist the
Vietnamese universities in the development of Biomedical Engineering. It will
also be a magnet to attract Vietnamese descendants from abroad. In addition, a
Vietnamese Association of Biomedical Engineering was created. It constitutes a
task force for the development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam (for information: http://www.cs.tufts.edu/~vanvo/VN/BME).
In the mean time, Young
Vietnamese Scientists Meeting (YVSM) aims to
foster a worldwide and long-term channel of communication and cooperation among
young Vietnamese scientists, to encourage the Vietnamese young scientists who
are studying overseas to come back and contribute to their homeland. In
June, 2005, the first YVSM was held successfully in Nha Trang.
PURPOSES
1. To
give Vietnamese educators, students, researchers, administrators and policy
makers the opportunity to learn about the related works and models in the U.S. and
elsewhere, and to present their accomplishments
2. To
give international scholars the opportunity to learn of Biomedical Engineering
activities in Vietnam for future collaborations; and to give US professional
institutions (IEEE, AIMBE, etc.) opportunity to explore the possibility to
establish BME chapters in Vietnam.
3. To
develop the relationship between international and local industry, and to
motivate further development of BME in Vietnam.
4. To provide a forum for young Vietnamese scientists
to exchange and discuss their experiences and results from their studies,
training, and research activities of Biomedical Engineering and related fields.
TOPICS
This conference intends to
highlight the latest progress in research, education and entrepreneurship in
biomedical engineering. The topics to be covered include but are not limited
to:
1. Scientific
research: Medical Imaging, Regenerative Medicine, Medical
Instrumentations, Biotechnology, Biomechanics, Bioinformatics, Biometrics,
Tissue Engineering, Healthcare Information Technology, Biomedical Ethics,
Rehabilitation Engineering, Surgical Technology, Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Biology in Medicine, Medical Genetics and
Immunology.
2. Education
models: Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Development
(Infrastructure, Difficulties Encountered, Advantages and Disadvantages, Costs
of Developments), Relationship University-Hospital-Industry, ABET
3. Entrepreneurship:
Legal Regulations (FDA); Technology Transfer/Intellectual Property: (EIR,MTA,
CDA, CTA, CRADA, Patent, License), Government Research Funding institutions (NSF,
NIH including SBIR and STIR), Private Research Funding institutions, Venture
capitalism, Professional Societies: IEEE, ASME, AIMBE.
4. Models
for Vietnam:
suggested solutions for Vietnam.
REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF PAPERS. (Click here for the form)
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Abstracts Submission (200
words)
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April 15, 2007
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Notification of acceptance
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May 15, 2007
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Full text 6 pages (single
space)
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May 31, 2007
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Registration Deadline
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May 31, 2007
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CONFERENCE HONOR CHAIRS
· General Vo Nguyen Giap
· Professor Hoang Van Phong, Minister
of Science and Technology of Vietnam
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Prof. HOANG BA CHU
Rector of Hanoi
University of Technology,
Vietnam
DSc. PHAN
XUAN DUNG
National Center
for Technological Progress,
Vietnam
Prof. VO
VAN TOI
Vietnam Education Foundation, USA
Dr. RYAN THINH PHAN
CBR Institute for Biomedical Research, Harvard University, USA
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ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
- Prof. Dr. Ha
Duyen Tu, Vice Rector, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Prof.
Vo Van Toi, Vietnam
Education Foundation, USA
- Prof.
Nguyen Duc Thuan, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Dr. Tran Ngoc Liem, Center for Laser Technology, National Center
for Technology Progress,
Vietnam
- Mr.
Hoang Xuan Lan, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Prof.
Ha Manh Thu, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Dr.
Nguyen Trong Duc, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Prof.
Van Dinh De, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Mr.
Nguyen Duc Long, Vietnam
Education Foundation, Vietnam
- Dr.
Nguyen Kim Khanh, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- MSc.
Duong Van Tinh, Ministry of Health
- MSc.
Nguyen Minh Tuan, Ministry of Health
- MSc.
Nguyen Viet Dung, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- MSc.
Vu Duy Hai, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- MSc.
Nguyen Thai Ha, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Mr. Le
Huy Tuan, Center for Laser Technology,
Vietnam
- Mr. Le
Manh Tuan, Center for Laser Technology,
Vietnam
- Mr.
Cao Manh Tuong, National Center for Technology Progress, Vietnam
- Ms.
Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, National Center for Technology Progress, Vietnam
- Dr.
Huynh Chuong, National Institutes of Health,
USA
- Prof.
William Ditto, University of
Florida, USA
- Dr.
Eric Hale, National Institutes of Health,
USA
- Dr.
Luan D. Nguyen, Web Office,
USA
- Dr.
Richard Nguyen, SPAWAR Systems
Center, USA
- Dr.
Thai D. Nguyen, Ginkgo Biomedical Research Institute, Japan
- Dr.
Pham Thi Kim Phuong, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Dr.
Ryan Thinh Phan, Harvard Medical School,
Harvard University, USA
- Ms. Sheryl S. Prucka, USA
- Mr. Matthew W. Prucka,
USA
- Prof.
Marie-Christine Ho Ba Tho, Compiegne
University, France
- Prof.
Catherine Marque, Compiegne
University, France
- Ms.
Nguyen Thu Giang, Vietnam
Education Foundation, Vietnam
- Ms. Keleigh Sanford, Tufts
University, Biomedical
Engineering Department, Science and Technology
Center, USA
- MA.
Bui Thi Kim Anh, Center for Laser Technology,
Vietnam
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
- Caroline
Cao, Tufts University,
USA
- Dudley
Childress, Northwestern University,
USA
- William
Ditto, University of Florida Timothy,
USA
- Q.
Duong, Emory University
, USA
- Sergio
Fantini, Tufts University,
USA
- Stephen
E. Feinberg, University of Michigan Health System, USA
- Don
Giddens, Georgia Institute of Technology,
USA
- David
Gute, Tufts University,
USA
- Marie-Christine
Ho Ba Tho, Compiegne University,
France
- Huynh
Chuong, National Institutes of Health,
USA
- Steve
Jiang, Harvard Medical School,
USA
- David
Kaplan, Tufts University,
USA
- Le Chi
Hieu, Cardiff University,
United Kingdom
- Charles
Lin, Massachusetts General
Hospital, USA
- Catherine
Marque, Compiegne University,
France
- Murray H. Loew, George
Washington University, USA
- Richard
Nguyen, SPAWAR Systems Center,
USA
- Thai
D. Nguyen, Ginkgo Biomedical Research Institute, Japan
- Gordana
Vunjak-Novakovic, Columbia
University, USA
- John
Parrish, Massachusetts General
Hospital, USA
- Adekunle Oloyede, Queensland
University of Technology,
Australia
- Pham Thi
Kim Phuong, National Institutes of Health,
USA
- John
G.Webster, University of
Wisconsin, USA
- Arthur
Winston, Tufts University,
USA
- Vo Van Toi, Vietnam
Education Foundation, USA
- Than
Duc Hien, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen
Duc Thuan, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen
Van Tri, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen
Viet Dung, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen
Xuan Nghien, Bach Mai Hospital,
Vietnam
- Nguyen
Duc Chien, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Nguyen
Thanh Thuy, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Huynh
Quoc Thang, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Hoang
Dinh Hoa, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- To Kim
Anh, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Huynh Quang
Linh, Ho Chi Minh University of
Technology, Vietnam
- Pham
Duc Hien, Huu Nghi Hospital,
Vietnam
- Nguyen
Thi Hai Yen, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam
- Huynh
Luong Nghia, Le Quy Don University,
Vietnam
- Tran Ngoc Liem, Center for Laser Technology, National Center
for Technology Progress,
Vietnam
- Phan An, Center for Laser Technology, National Center
for Technology Progress,
Vietnam
- Le Tat Khuong, Center for Laser Technology, National Center
for Technology Progress,
Vietnam
- Ho
Huynh Thuy Duong, Vietnam
National University, Vietnam
- Nguyen
An Vinh, Ho Chi Minh City Association of
Science and Technology,
Vietnam
- Nguyen
Quang Long, Uviversity of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
- Tran
Minh Thai, HCM City University of
Technology, Vietnam
- Vu Doan Mien, Vietnam
Academy of Science
and Technology, Vietnam
- Vu Cong Lap, Center
of Science and Technology,
Ministry of Defense of Vietnam,
Vietnam
- Dang
Xuan Cu, Institute of Applied Technology,
Vietnam
- Ta Van
Tuan, Institute of Applied Technology,
Vietnam
- Duong
Thai Cong, Can Tho University,
Vietnam
- Duong
Tan Nhut, Da Lat Institute of Biology,
Vietnam
SIDE PROGRAMS
Prior to the scientific program
we will organize some side programs such as sightseeing of the world renown Ha
Long Bay, water puppet theater, and visit some local Biomedical Engineering
research, and education institutions and medical companies. These programs are
planned during July 22-24, 2007.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION (Click here for more
information)
We are actively looking for
sponsors and exhibitors for our event. Vietnam
is a young and dynamic country; you will have the opportunity to target
influential decision makers, interact with Biomedical professionals from all
over Vietnam,
build visibility for your company in a competitive marketplace, and demonstrate
your support for the research and education community. Click here to
see the list of our Sponsors/Exhibitors.
SECRETARIAT
1.
MSc. Vu Duy Hai, Hanoi
University of Technology, Vietnam
2.
Mr. Ho Thanh Nam,
Hanoi University
of Technology, Vietnam
3.
MSc. Nguyen Thai Ha, Hanoi
University of Technology, Vietnam
4.
Ms. Nguyen Hong Hanh, Hanoi
University of Technology, Vietnam
5.
Mr. Chu Duc Hoang, Hanoi
University of Technology, Vietnam
6.
MA. Bui Thi Kim Anh, National
Center for Laser Technology, Vietnam
7.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Dung, National
Center for Laser Technology, Vietnam
8. Ms.
Keleigh Sanford, Biomedical Engineering Department, Science and Technology Center, USA
9.
Ms. Nguyen Thu Giang, Vietnam
Education Foundation, Vietnam
10.Ms. Huynh Phuong Ly, Vietnam Education Foundation, Vietnam
- Ms. Bui
To Quyen, Thang Dai Company, Vietnam
CONTACT ADDRESSES AND ALL INFORMATION
In Vietnam
HANOI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS CENTER
Add.:
No. 1 Dai Co Viet, Ha Noi,
Vietnam
Tel/Fax:
84.4. 8682099
Email: bme@mail.hut.edu.vn
haivd-fet@mail.hut.edu.vn
bme.hut@gmail.com
Mobile: 84.904 148 306
(Mr. Hai)
84.983 444 322 (Mr. Dung)
Outside
Vietnam
Prof. VO VAN TOI
Executive Director
Vietnam
Education Foundation
2111 Wilson Boulevard, suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Phone 1-
703-351-5053
Fax 1-703-351-1423
Email: toivo@vef.gov
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Dr. RYAN THINH PHAN
Harvard Medical School
One Blackfan Circle,
Karp Bldg,
Room RB 09006D
Boston, MA 02115, USA
Tel: (617) 919 2612
Fax: (617) 730 0948
Email: rphan@cbr.med.harvard.edu
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Dr.
THAI D. NGUYEN
*Former Program
Director
Glaucoma Genetic
Research, UCSF
*Senior Scientist
Ginkgo Biomedical
Research Institute
4-7-4 Shirokanedai
8F
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071, Japan
Phone:
044-799-3671; Fax: 044-788-6464
Email: Nguyen@ginkgobio.co.jp
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Prof.
MARIE-CHRISTINE HO BA THO
Universite de
Technologie de Compiegne
Biomecanique et
Genie Biomedical UMR CNRS 6600
BP 20529 - 60205 Compiegne - France
Tel : 33 3 44 23 49
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Fax : 33 3 44 20 48
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Mel : hobatho@utc.fr
http://www.utc.fr/umr6600
http://www.utc.fr/~hobatho
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