Date: April 10-13, 2014

Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront
1600 East Beach Boulevard
Gulfport, MS 39501
Ph: 228-864-4310

http://msacad.org

Event Details:

The Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC) series was conceived by bioengineering professionals from academia and industry located primarily in the South of the United States in 1982. The first Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference was held at the LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1982. Since then it has been held annually in different cities, mostly in the southern United States, and has grown to become a global event that regularly attracts attendees from all over the world. Submitted Papers are peer-reviewed, and those papers accepted for presentation and publication appear in the yearly issue of SBEC proceedings.

The SBEC serves a special purpose by emphasizing participation from young professionals and advanced students. Since established investigators present papers in the same sessions with the students, it encourages a high level of professionalism as a standard for young investigators and students. Submission of papers from individuals from around the world is encouraged. However, if their papers are accepted, an author or co-author must attend the conference to present their work and to interact with other attendees. In keeping with the emphasis on student participation, the SBEC presents best paper and presentation awards to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Suggested Topics for Podium and Poster Presentations
(Not all-inclusive)

Auditory Prostheses Drug Delivery
Bioinformatics Lab on a Chip
Bioinstrumentation Lasers in Medicine
Biomaterials Medical Imaging
Biomechanics Medical Robots
Biomedical Commercialization Microfluidics
Biomedical Education Neural Engineering
Biomedical Ethics Neuromechanics & Rehabilitation
Biosensors Rehabilitation
Biotechnology Optical Biosensing
Cardiovascular Orthopedics
Cell Membrane Transport Prosthetic Devices
Cell Mechanics Rehabilitation Engineering
Dental Materials Soft Tissue Mechanics
Dental Mechanics Synthetic Biology
Devices and Implants

Submission and Notifications Deadlines

Submission of 200-word Short Abstract: August 15, 2013: Submission Opens at http://msacad.org/sbec
December 02, 2013: Submission Closes (11pm CST USA)
Submission of 4-Page Paper: December 20, 2013: Notification of Abstract Acceptance and Invitation to Submit Full-length Paper(s)
January 24, 2014: Submission Closes (11pm CST USA)
February 10, 2014: Notification of Acceptance of Full-length Paper(s)

Conference Chairs

Dr. Ham Benghuzzi, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Phone: 601-984-6324
hbenghuzzi@umc.edu

Dr. Michelle Tucci, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Phone: 601-984-5061
mtucci@umc.edu