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2023 IBMD Research Week - Innovations in Biomedical Technology

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The IBMD Research Week is an annual academic event for biotechnology researchers from across the world to exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.

Organised by the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD), Faculty of Science for the 4th time, the 2023 event is bigger and better than ever! It will consist of a week-long series of symposiums and research networking activities on the topics of photonics, nanotechnology, single-molecule biotechnology, nanothermometry, wearable sensors/devices, volumetric biomedical imaging, computational and digital imaging technologies.

Over 50 distinguished guests and academicians from Australia, China, US, UK, Singapore and Korea have confirmed to come. Overall, we anticipate a total of well over 200 participants.

The dates of the event are 2 - 10 June 2023, which coincides with the spectacular VIVID Sydney - the Light, Music, Foods & Ideas Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney!

Satellite Event: Chinese Society for Optical Engineering (CSOE) Conference (separate registration required)

Fri 2 - Sat 3 JuneCSOE Computational Imaging Conference


Main Event (click here for Detailed Day Programs):

Fri 2 JuneWelcome Reception for IBMD Research Week
Sat 3 JuneInternational Symposium for Smart Molecules
Sun 4 JuneHunter Valley Day Trip
Mon 5 June International Symposium of Light: Science & Applications
(5 June Evening - Conference dinner)
Tue 6 June Summit for Wearable Sensors and Devices
Wed 7 June
Quantum Biology and Biotechnology (invitation only)
(ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Biotechnology Workshop)
3:30-5:30 Poster presentation Session
(7th June Evening - VIVID Sydney Dinner Cruise)
Thu 8 June
Cellular Organelles Interactomes and Quantum Cytomics
(ARC Laureate Fellowship Program)
Fri 9 JuneEmerging Leaders in Biomedical Materials and Devices
(9th June Evening - Farewell dinner)


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Venue and Accommodation 

Sydney hotels during the VIVID Festival can be in high demand, so we strongly encourage you to book early! 

Links to hotel websites near UTS:

Mercure Sydney 
Near UTS and Central Station (3 mins walk from conference venue).

Novotel Sydney Central
Near UTS, Powerhouse Museum and Chinatown (3 mins walk from conference venue via Ultimo Precinct pedestrian walkway).

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

Near UTS (10 mins walk from conference venue). Situated right between the bustling China Town and newly developed Darling Square precinct.

International Delegates? Click here for important Visa & Entry Information.

Invitation Letter and other Event Inquiries: science.ibmd@uts.edu.au


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