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April 4, 2008

Bioengineering in Providence, ink-jet organs

If the idea of printing human organs out of an ink jet gets you excited –– and who wouldn’t be excited? –– you’re in luck.

Today marks the first day of the 34th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference. And for the first time, it’s bringing experts from around the world to Brown University.

If producing organs (OK, really, stem cells and proteins) in your office isn’t enough, there will be other presentations on medicine and nanotechnology, new ways to ease back pain and a discussion on implantable brain sensors, and a host of innovations in bioengineering.

The conference begins today with a presentation at 1 p.m. covering the past, present and future uses of nanomaterials –– materials on a scale of less than 100 nanometers –– in different fields, particularly in medicine.

Workshops and panel discussions led by students, academics and scientists who work in the field will run through Sunday. Find late-registration information and a schedule of events online.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:05 AM | Permalink

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