See presentations from federal agencies/labs, academia, and private sector firms engaged in biomedical technology diagnosis and treatment who are looking for biomedical technology development partners. Learn about the unique resources available in southeastern Virginia for your biomedical research goals.
Topics include bioimaging, biotechnology standards, novel therapeutics for wound healing, coating for implantable devices, cancer treatment, modeling/simulation for health care, and more.
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY FORUM
JUNE 15, JEFFERSON LAB
8:15-8:45 Registration/sign in. Light refreshments served
8:45-9:00 Welcome, Opening Remarks
9:00-10:30 DIAGNOSIS TECHNOLOGY: Imaging and Diagnostics
· Panel Moderator, William Wasilenko, Eastern Virginia Medical School
o Dr. Lisa Karam, NIST, standards for radiation based medical imaging
o Dr. Sang Choi, NASA Langley Research Center, microspectometry
o Dr. John Semmes, Eastern Virginia Medical School, biotechnology and cancer research
o Dr. Drew Wisenberger, Thomas Jefferson Labs, bioimaging
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:10 TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY: Novel Therapeutics
· Panel Moderator, Zohir Handy, Old Dominion University.
o Dr. Richard Heller, Reedy Center, Old Dominion University, use of nanosecond ultrahigh voltage pulses for wound healing and other applications.
o Robert Bryant, NASA Langley, High Performance/High Temperature Resins for Implantable Devices
o Dr. Richard Britten, Eastern Virginia Medical School, radiation nanoparticles as part of oncology treatment of lung cancer
o Dr. Vahagn Nazaryan, Hampton University
12:15-12:45 Biomedical Technology “Elevator Presentations”, 5 minute presentations on corporate research and development in biomedical technology. One company confirmed, several others in process of being selected:
o CW Optics, medical application of laser technology, Nee-Yin-Chou
o Soluble Systems
o Oceana Sensor Technologies
o EyeRx
12:45-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:15 BIOMEDICAL MODELING AND SIMULATION
- Panel Moderator - Dr. Lee Beach
o Dr. R. Michael Robinson, Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center, Old Dominion University, healthcare applications of modeling and simulation.
o Dr. Mark Scerbo, Old Dominion University, Fetal Heart Rate Monitor and CAVE/Cave Automatic Virtual Environment
2:15-2:45 UNIQUE REGIONAL FACILITIES FOR BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, Presentation and Fact Sheet - Dr. William Waslienko, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Overview of Regional Facilities
2:45-3:30 RESTORATIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR WOUNDED WARFIGHTERS, Joint Forces Command, Air Force Institute of Regenerative Medicine/Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center and LifeNet Health
3:30-3:50 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for Biomedical Technology Research, and Fact Sheet including NIST TIP competition on manufacturing research which can include predictive modeling and critical process advances in biomedical technology. Proposals in response to solicitation due July 15.
3:50-4:00 Next Steps / Follow On, Closing Remarks, Adjourn
~4:00-5:00 Optional Tour of Jefferson Lab or informal networking
Two groups of 25 each can participate in the tour; signup to be part of the registration process. The biotechnology forum location will also remain open until at least 4:30 for informal networking.
NOTE: There will be a tour of Jefferson Lab for the first 50 people who sign up for the "Individual Plus Tour" option.
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