Following on from its success in 2011, the International Symposium on Stimuli-Responsive Materials will be held again this year, in Santa Rosa, CA, the heart of Sonoma wine country. The dates of the conference are 22-24 October, 2012. According to the organisers there has been an overwhelming response from researchers wishing to speak at the conference, with experts in the field of stimuli-responsive materials from academia, industry, and government attending. Look at the list of speakers now.
Challenges in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (ISACS8)
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for Challenges in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry (ISACS8) which is being held on 19 – 22 July 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Register now to guarantee your place for this major conference whilst benefiting from the fantastic early bird savings currently available.
The oral abstract submission deadline is fast approaching so make sure you submit your abstract by February 24 2012 to present your work alongside sixteen outstanding plenary speakers.
For further details on this significant event, please visit the dedicated webpage.
Event Announcement: Challenges in Nanoscience (ISACS9)
We are proud to announce that the International Symposia on Advancing the Chemical Sciences (ISACS) series will return this year to include Challenges in Nanoscience (ISACS9) on 31 August – 3 September 2012 in Xiamen, China.
Full details surrounding the confirmed speakers and abstract submission process can be found on the dedicated webpage for this significant global conference.
7th International Symposium on Stimuli-Responsive Materials, October 24-26th, 2011 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA. Leading scientists from a variety of disciplines will discuss recent advances in adaptive materials at the interfaces of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. This symposium will build on a successful six year history of assembling experts in the area of stimuli-responsive/smart materials to discuss issues related to fundamental science and real-world applicability.
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Sponsored by the Applied Materials Group, Royal Society of Chemistry
Surface chemistry and the non-specific binding problem in biosensor technology
Date: May 9th, 2011 (9;00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Location: Burlington House, Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK
Scheduled speakers: M. Thompson and Christophe Blaszykowski, University of Toronto; Lisa Hall, University of Cambridge; H. Schnerr, TTP LabTech Ltd, Melbourn; J-F. Masson, University of Montreal; S. Reddy, University of Surrey: S. Brewer, DSTL, Porton Down.
Registration fee; 75 pounds for academic delegates; 100 pounds industry delegate. Fee includes a lunch and all proceedings.
Registration form and payment; Ms Wendy King, DSTL, UK
Organizers for further details: Professor Michael Thompson, Dr. Stuart Brewer
Workshop Abstract;
The purpose of the proposed symposium will be to discuss surface coatings that can be used to address the issue of non-specific binding in biosensors. The symposium will be of interest to both academics and industrialists. While a number of international conferences are dedicated to biosensors (e.g. Biosensors 2010, Glasgow) non-specific binding is only dealt with in an ad hoc manner. Considering that this phenomenon will ultimately dictate whether a biosensor can be commercialized or not, it is clear that a dedicated symposium on this subject is both timely and warranted. The subject matter is relevant to the fields of drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and environmental analysis, including homeland security and defense sectors.
One country, three cities, three meetings – The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Unilever are coming to China.
This Symposium will feature three one day meetings that will take place at three different locations throughout China. Each one day meeting will feature a selection of lectures covering the properties and applications of many different materials given by some of the world’s leading international scientists. The symposium is supported by Unilever and has been organised by them, the RSC, as well as the three host universities.
The three symposia will take place at the following:-
* Monday 8th November – Symposium at University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), Beijing, hosted by Professor Wantai Yang
* Wednesday 10th November – Symposium at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, hosted by Professor Bogeng Li
* Thursday 11th November – Symposium at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Shanghai, hosted by Professor He Tian
Attendance at any of the three one day meetings is free although delegates are asked to register; The symposium will appeal to academic and industrial scientists with an interest in functional materials science. Student participation is also strongly encouraged and each symposium will offer students the opportunity to present their work during a poster session.
For more information on this symposium, to see the list of speakers or to register your attendance please visit the website for more details.
