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Introduction

Join us for this exciting 1-day symposium to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Biomaterials Science. The programme will feature invited speakers across a range of topics in biomaterials. The invited speakers will also be complemented by a poster session to provide further networking opportunities and discussion for all attendees. 
 
We hope the event will provide ample opportunities to network and engage with the speakers, members of the Biomaterials Science Editorial Board and other attendees. Join us for some exciting discussions and to share your ideas with key members of the biomaterials community.

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• Programme

Speakers

• 
  Khuloud Al-Jamal King's College London, United Kingdom
• 
  Nasim Annabi UCLA, United States
• 
  Eric Appel Stanford University, United States
• 
  Jianjun Cheng Westlake University, China
• 
  Aline Miller University of Manchester, United Kingdom
• 
  Shyni Varghese Duke University, United States

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Abstract Submission

Abstract submission is now closed.

Poster abstracts

Submit a poster abstract by 2 October 2023. Posters are displayed throughout the meeting and there will be a dedicated poster session.

Additional information

All poster abstracts will be reviewed by the committee. Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process within about 2 weeks of the submission deadline. The abstracts should be no longer than one A4 page in portrait layout. Please ensure you provide the details of the presenting author when you are submitting an abstract for poster presentation.

Deadlines

• Oct 02 2023
  Poster abstract deadline

  

Registration

Registration includes:

• Attendance at all scientific sessions
• Attendance at the poster presentation
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the meeting

	Standard
Å·ÃÀAV and ESB member*	£60
Non-member**	£70
Å·ÃÀAV and ESB student member*	£30
Student non-member	£40

All prices quoted do not include VAT, which is added during registration at the prevailing rate in the UK

* If you are a Å·ÃÀAV member and wish to register for this meeting, please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number. If you are an ESB member, please contact ESB to request the discount code.
**For non-member registrants, affiliate membership of the Å·ÃÀAV until the end of 2023 is available, the affiliate membership application will be processed and commence once the registrant has attended the event.

Student delegates

In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend the symposium, a reduced conference fee is available for students. This fee applies to those undertaking a full-time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent institution.

Accessibility

The Å·ÃÀAV is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events, to benefit from the networking opportunities and the chance to hear talks from leaders in the field. If you would like to discuss accessibility, please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can enable your attendance.

Terms and Conditions for Events run by the Å·ÃÀAV

Deadlines

• Oct 23 2023
  Standard registration deadline

  

Bursaries

Researcher Development and Travel Grants

If you are an Å·ÃÀAV Member and you are one of the following

• A PhD student;
• An academic researcher within 10 years of completion of a PhD (including postdoctoral researchers);
• Working in the industry within 10 years of leaving full-time education or;
• A technician within 10 years of leaving full-time education.

You can apply for up to £500 to support your participation in this event.

Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grant and we encourage you to apply as early as possible. This Grant is open for 11 months of the year – January to November.

Applicants must apply for activities occurring at least 2 months from the end of your application month. Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.
 
Researcher Development and Travel Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Assistance Grants.

Grants for Carers

Grants for carers have been introduced following the Å·ÃÀAV Breaking the barriers report where 78% of chemists working in UK academia felt that managing parenting and/or caring responsibilities has an impact on women’s retention and progression. This fund is not limited to women scientists and welcomes applications from anyone with caring responsibilities. These grants have been supported by The Å·ÃÀAV’s Chemists’ Community Fund.

You can apply for up to a maximum of £1000/year to assist with additional financial costs that you incur for care usually provided by you whilst you attend a chemistry related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event.

Caring responsibilities are wide and varied, and so each application will be individually assessed, examples of applications that we will consider include:

• paying for extra home help or nursing care for a dependent whilst you will not be present
• additional medical/respite care for a dependent whilst you will not be present
• travel expenses for a relative to travel with you to care for dependents whilst you attend a meeting or event
• paying for extended hours with a care worker/childminder/play scheme to cover time when you will arrive home later than normal.

You are eligible to apply if: 

• you are a chemist
• you will incur additional caring expenses whilst attending a chemistry-related meeting, conference, event or workshop or a professional development event
• you will use these funds to cover the cost of care that you usually provide 
• you are based in the UK or Ireland or if not, you will normally have held three years Å·ÃÀAV membership (past or current).

Venue

The Å·ÃÀAV

Å·ÃÀAV, The Å·ÃÀAV, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

Useful links

Organised by

Biomaterials Science

Contact information

Events Team
Å·ÃÀAV
Thomas Graham House,
Science Park,
Milton Road,
Cambridge,
CB4 0WF
UK
+44 (0) 1223 432509
Contact us by email

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