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The International Brain Research Organization
(IBRO) in collaboration with the Neurosciences
Research Group at the Faculty of Medicine and
Health Sciences, UAE University, is organizing
the “1st IBRO MIDDLE EAST NEUROSCIENCE
CONFERENCE”, which will be held in Al Ain,
United Arab Emirates, on February 7-9, 2011.

Aims and Scope

MediViz has evolved rapidly from its original concentration purely on medical visualisation and is now possibly the leading interdisciplinary forum for researchers and professionals in the bio-medical domain to exchange ideas and report results on visualisation within their disciplines to the wider world. It thus provides important support for researchers who are faced increasingly with the necessity of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to address the problems faced in pushing forward the boundaries of modern medicine.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Multi-scale Bio-Medical Structure Sensing, Modelling, Simulation and Visualisation”. Of particular interest is the capture and early processing of natural data to be used as input for external and internal biomedical structure definition. Papers are encouraged which demonstrate the measurement and modelling of the dynamics of biomedical data and structures; these may range from the microscopic, cellular level to the macroscopic organ or whole-patient level.

These structures often undergo constrained interactions which need to be measured and realistically simulated in order to understand the fundamental processes, to facilitate the development of bio-medical products or to enable advances in critical bio-medical applications such as life-saving patient treatment.

At the microscopic level, examples are the exciting developments that now visibly link nuclear and cytoplasmic structural changes in cells to changes in their environment, for example induced by drugs, radiation or other novel agents being explored in the quest for new diagnostic or therapeutic techniques. At the macroscopic scale, examples are the characterisation, simulation and prediction of internal and external body movements for robot assisted (radio)surgery, intensity modulated and image guided (radio)therapy, and the emerging modality of ion-beam therapy.

LOCATION
Washington, DC is a vibrant city where politics, history, and culture combine. Try soaking in a bit of art at one of Washington’s many galleries or visit the famous Capitol Hill to absorb a bit of American history. Academically, Washington is home to the historical Georgetown University, one of the nation’s oldest universities. It is well- known for its diverse students, researchers, and faculty, as well as its intellectual character and international reputation. In spring, Washington plays host to a number of international festivals such as the Asian Heritage Festival and the Meridian International Children’s Festival, all taking place against the backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms. With so many events taking place, visiting Washington will be an enriching and exciting experience for everybody.

TOPIC
In recent years, with the aid of engineering and information technology, image and signal processing has emerged as a high-tech field, generating innovation in such areas as medical imaging, health informatics, wireless and remote sensors, watermarking, PACS, MRI, nuclear medicine and medical cybernetics. Scientists and engineers in this field have recently been working towards such advances as developing virtual learning systems for training intravenous catheterization and collecting blood samples, creating artificial organs that mimic natural human organs, conducting telemedicine and telediagnosis, performing surgeries with robots, creating a laboratory-on-a-chip, and watermarking medical data.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions Due January 10, 2011
Notification of Acceptance February 15, 2011
Final Manuscripts Due March 15, 2011
Registration Deadline April 1, 2011