Overview
COST Action TD0903 (BIOMINERALIX) aims towards new biometric strategies, the creation of tailored nano-scale architectures and environmental monitoring.
The main objective ofBioMineralix is to promote research on the biomineralisation processes of selected land, freshwater and marine species for both environmental biomonitoring and as a source of new biomimetic strategies and materials.
BioMineralixis the EC project funded in frame of a FP7 Cost Action under CMST with acronym TD0903.
The scientific work plan of BioMineralix is r ealized through the formation of four expertsWorking Groups (WG):
WP1: Biological and proteomic research
WP2: Advanced analysis and characterization
WP3: Environmental bio-monitoring
WP4: New biomimetic strategies and novel biomaterials
How to apply
Applicants should send a Short Paper about their research (or research intentions) together with their detailed CV no later than April25, 2012 to .
Abstracts will be published in the PhD colloquium proceedings.
More info and atemplate will be provided by email. Also, more information are available on
Selection & grants
An international Scientific Committee will select 30 successful candidates, 18 of whom will be rewarded with a COST grant.
10 grants of 650 euro will be offered for each students covering travel costs, accommodation, meals and registration fee (130 euro)
8 grants of 325 euro will be offered for each romanian students covering travel costs, accommodation, meals and registration fee (130 euro)
Scientific Committee
Prof. Davorin Medaković (Croatia)
Dr Frederic Marin (France)
Dr Lidija SILLER (UK)
Prof. Franz BRUEMMER (Germany)
Dr. Antoniac Iulian (Romania)
Important dates
April 25, 2012 Application deadline
April 27, 2012 Notification of acceptance
May 07-11, 2012 Training School
Action TD0903
Understanding and manipulating enzymatic and proteomic processes in biomineralization – towards new biomimetic strategies, the creation of tailored nano-scale architectures and environmental monitoring
Training School
Advanced Techniques
for Biomimetic and Novel Biomaterials Characterization
07 – 11 May 2012
University Politehnica of Bucharest
Bucharest, ROMANIA
Location:
Bucharest, Romania
Local Organizer:
UniversityPolitehnica of Bucharest
in partnership with
Romanian Society for Biomaterials
Dates:
07.05–11.05.2012
Training School lectures
Unique training for PhD and Master students by leading international experts in the field of advanced technique used for biomimetic and novel biomaterials characterization.
Learn from colleagues, professionals & demo’s.
Topics
- Biomineralization
- Biomimetics materials
- AFM for biomaterials evaluation
- AFM for biological sample & scaffolds
- Potential of marine materials for obtaining biomaterials
- Sample preparation and microscopy tools for biomaterials characterization
- CryoTEM for biomaterials characterization
- Nanomaterials processing and characterization for biological applications
- Corrosion techniques for metallic biomaterials
Action TD0903
Understanding and manipulating enzymatic and proteomic processes in biomineralization – towards new biomimetic strategies, the creation of tailored nano-scale architectures and environmental monitoring
Detailed Program & Speakers
Lectures
Practical works
Visits
Speakers:
-Prof. Davorin Medaković (Croatia)
-Dr. Antoniac Iulian (Romania)
-Dr. Fabio Nudelman (Netherland)
-Dr. Alvaro Mata (Spain)
-other experts in biomaterials characterization from Europe (see detailed program available on the website).
Objectives
The COST Training School aims at educating students in advanced techniquesfor biomimetic and novel biomaterials characterization by leading international experts in the field.
In addition, with this initiative COST wants to offer a privileged networking opportunity.
Who should attend
Beginning PhD students and last-year Master studentswith a background in the field are eligible to attend.
Registration
Registration fee for this 4-day event is = 130 euro (30successful applicants only). Registration fee includesentrance to Training School lectures, workshop, demo’s,technical visits, handoutsproceedings.
30 places available – 18 best receive a grant
18 Grants for interested students
-reinbursement of registration fee
-travel costs
-accommodation meals
Selection based on a Short Paper and CV application
Travel and accommodation
Successful candidates are expected to arrange their owntravel. The organizators will organize the accommodation in the hotel Yesterday, near the University Politehnica of Bucharest (price around 50 euro/person/night for accommodation and 20 euro/person/lunch).