NEW YORK, May 19, 2009 -- ASME has announced the 4th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference and Exhibition, examining the technology that is driving innovation in the biomedical industry. The conference is set for June 8-9, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine in Irvine, Calif.
Including technical presentations and poster sessions, the two-day information exchange will cover new advances in hip arthroscopy, cardiovascular stents and valves, tissue implantation, and health monitoring and diagnostics.
In addition, the conference will feature an exhibition of leading-edge products and services used in the biomedical industry. Exhibitors include Altair, Acumed, Epinex Diagnostics, and other firms that are making strong contributions to human health and rehabilitation.
The ASME Emerging Technologies Institute is sponsor of the 4th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference and Exhibition, which will attract leading experts in bioengineering and clinical research. The conference will include two plenary speakers: Stuart Green of the University of California, Irvine, will discuss “Advances in Medical Technology – Lessons from the Burgess Shale” and Kalyanam Shivkumar of UCLA will speak on “New Advances in Cardiac Arrhythmia.”
Keynote speaker Robert Grant of Allergan Medical will present “Future Trends in Facial Aesthetics” at the luncheon on June 8.
About ASME
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
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Media Contact: Regina Nisita
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