June 11-13, 2005
San Antonio, Texas
Sponsored by: The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Bioelectromagnetics Society
Electromed 2005 will bring together medical professionals, microbiologists, molecular biologists, physicists, and electrical engineers to exchange their experience in the field of emerging bioelectrotechnologies, including bioelectrics, cold plasmas, electromagnetic fields and ionized gases for "nonthermal medical/biological treatments." And to provide a forum to review and discuss the progress, problems, and potential of high- frequency, high-power electric pulses and cold ionized gases for applications in medicine, such as the treatment of cancer, and as tools for bacterial and chemical decontamination.
Recent advances in the generation of ultrashort high electrical power pulses have opened new venues in the field of bioelectrics. Electrical pulses with duration down to less than one billionth of a second but at voltages exceeding ten thousand volts allow us to explore and utilize electrical interactions with biological cells without heating the tissue. The high frequency components in the ultrashort pulses have been shown to provide a pathway to the interior of cells. Pulsed, high power microwave and millimeter wave sources allow us to explore and utilize nonlinear processes on the molecular level, with the potential to modify molecular structures, such as DNA, selectively.
A second technological area which has developed rapidly is the generation of cold ionized gases (cold plasmas). Charged particles, radicals, and high-energy photons generated in these ionized gases are effective in changing their chemistry, with application in bacterial and chemical decontamination. Topics covered at past Conferences focused on potential medical advances, including the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, removal of unwanted or aberrant cells or tissues, promotion of wound healing, and rehabilitation of injured cells and tissues. Presentations covered new evidence in the continuing controversy about the health effects of electromagnetic fields used in wireless communication devices. Several presentations concentrated on the field of environmental sciences. The researchers highlighted technologies as a means for bacterial, viral and chemical decontamination of air and water, as well as for food sterilization and preservation. Because bioelectrics is an emerging field that involves many diverse disciplines, Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows are invited to present their work as a way to promote interactions among students, physicians and scientists. Physicians are encouraged to attend the conference to learn about the diagnostic and therapeutic potentials for the new technologies.
ElectroMed 2005 is in the process of applying for the AMA Category I Credit, and therefore will be designing a program applicable and appropriate for both physician and non-physician attendees.
Abstract submission information:
Abstract on recent work should be submitted no later than April 2nd, 2005 and can be submitted by clicking here
If you do not have access to the internet and cannot submit your abstract on the EelctroMed web site, send three hard copies along with a electronic copy to:
ElectroMed 2005, c/o Debra Foster, PO Box 35505, Brooks City-Base TX 78235
Phone: 210-536-1365, Fax: 210-536-5174
To maintain uniformity, please submit your abstract conforming to the following guidelines:
1. Written in English on one 8 1/2 “ x 11” paper
2. Single-Spaced – 12 point Times Roman or similar type
3. Title is cantered bolded, and in Capital Letters
4. Centre list’s of authors, affiliations, etc. on separate lines
5. Allow two blank lines before the text.
6. At the end of the abstract text include 3-5 key words, labelled as such.
Please send a cover letter with your abstract that includes the following: name, address, phone and fax number, and e-mail address of the contact person.
Please indicate if you are a AFOSR/MURI investigator in either the Old Dominion University or Purdue Calumet or MURI Program when you submit your abstract.
Poster Presentations:
Poster format: acceptable poster size 4’ x 4’
All posters will be displayed on a 4’ x 8’ display, two posters per side, front and back, 4 posters per poster board.
Proceedings:
Publication of Symposium proceedings in a peer reviewed journal is under negotiation. Further details will be announced on the web site and at the meeting.
Conference Scholarships:
It is anticipated that financial support will be available for several students and post-doctoral fellows in the amount of $600 each. To be considered for this support, send a short CV and a letter of recommendation from the Department Chair indicating that the Department is committed to provide additional support for student travel. Preference will be given to those who are authors or co-authors of an accepted abstract or submit an abstract with their application. The Organizing Committee will make the award selections.
ElectroMed2005 Sponsorship Sought:
Organizations or businesses interested in sponsoring ElectroMed2005 or in assisting in the management of the meeting should contact the ElectroMed2005 Directors. Funding will be used to defer the expenses of some invited speakers and students and to keep the meeting fees as low as possible. Funding entities will be recognized in ElectroMed2005 publications, announcements, and brochures, from the podium at the meeting, and linked to the ElectroMed web page. If you can provide support for ElectroMed2005, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
We look forward to your participation in ElectroMed 2005.
Hope to see y'all in San Antonio!
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