International Workshop on Biomacromolecules

Tentative conference program and Topics
• Polymers from renewable resources
o Sustainability
• Degradable Polymers
o Characterization and degradation
• Biomedical Polymers
o Tissue Engineering
Call for papers Oral and poster presentations on the conference topics are invited. Language The conference language is English.
Oral presentations Oral presentations will be 20 or 30 minutes long including 5 minutes for questions. Techniques for transparencies or PowerPoint presentations are available.
Posters The poster exhibition will take place in close proximity to the lecture rooms.

Information: biomacromolecules 2008

Symposium on Diet, Nutrition and Immunity

Immunity encompasses all mechanisms and responses used by the body to defend itself against foreign substances, microorganisms, toxins, and incompatible living cells. Every aspect of immunity and host defense is dependent upon a proper supply and balance of nutrients. On the other hand, excessive intake of some nutrients may result in diminished immune responses. Phytochemicals (carotenoids, phenolics, and other secondary metabolites) in fruits and vegetables elicit immune-enhancing cellular responses that inhibit infection, inflammation and tumor formation. Bioactive food components such as probiotic organisms, animal-source peptides and fish oils, have immunomodulatory functions. This symposium will discuss aspects of diet and nutrition that influence immune function, covering recent scientific findings and the effects of traditional Asian foods on the immune system.

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