Bio-tech/Engineering Symposium, UCLA (Indonesian Student in Los Angeles Scientific Meeting)
Objectives: 1. To provide a media for Indonesian students in Los Angeles to communicate and present their research topics 2. To serve as a cross-area studies discussion forum between Indonesian students 3. To promote research among indonesian students Venue: The Jane and Jerry Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry UCLA School of Dentistry, CHS, Room B3-087 10833 LeConte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668 http://www.weintraub.dent.ucla.edu/ Time: Saturday, April 27, 2002. 3 PM - 6 PM. Parking Information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndoSSM/files/UCLAMAP Tour around UCLA and social event will be held following the meeting. Speakers: 1. Sierin Lim ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Sierin Lim received her Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering with biological emphasis from University of California Los Angeles. She was a recipient of UCLA Biomedical Engineering Departmental Fellowship in 2001 and currently she is a Ph.D student in Biomedical Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, CA Abstract: Genetically Modified Food: The Benefits and the Concerns Genetically modified food has been part of our daily life. Genetic modification on plants, such as rice and corn, has been practiced for a very long time. In the new era of biotechnology, more desireable traits can be incorporated into more plants of interest. These traits include insect or herbicide resistance, as well as overproduction of certain protein or chemical compounds. In addition to the benefits, there are some health and environmental concerns that arise from consuming genetic modification. To further understand the positive and negative impacts of genetic modification, the underlying concepts of genetic modification will be discussed. 2. Isabella H. Wulur ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Isabella Wulur received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Latin Honor-Summa Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles and she is currently a Master Candidate in Biomedical Engineering with Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering emphasis, University of California, Los Angeles. She was a recipient of Honorable Mention Poster Presentation - Southern California Biomedical Engineering & activities: Student Symposium, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Dean's Special Graduate Student Researcher Fellowship, Highest Honor - UCLA Biochemistry Department, Coca-cola Research Scholarship, University Honors Program Residential Fellowship. Abstract: Current Status in Bone Engineering There is a growing need to find bone graft substitutes to replace lost bones due to traumatic or non-traumatic events. The reasons mainly because bone autograft creates a second defect in the patients and is limited by donor tissue scarcity and morbidity, as well as bone graft resorption. Although bone allograft and xenograft eliminate the first two problems mentioned above, they might cause immune rejection and disease transmission to the recipient. Currently, titanium-based alloys or Cobalt-chromium alloys are two of the most widely used bone graft substitutes. Although metal implants possess excellent mechanical properties, bare metal implants are associated with wear, negative tissue reaction and minimal bone integration resulting in implant loosening and failures. Therefore, depending on the applications, current hard tissue replacement researches are aimed toward fabricating bioactive material for coating metal implants or using biodegradable polymer as scaffold for non load-bearing bone engineering applications. This talk will focus on current status of bone engineering and its limitation. Critical considerations in the design of a bone engineering material will also be discussed. 3. Cortino Sukotjo ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) received his Dental Degree with honors from Faculty of Dentistry, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia. Currently he is a Ph.D candidate in Oral Biology Department, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles. He was the recipient of Morita Award, IADR, Chiba, Japan and presently he is a recipient of Strauman Fellowship Award from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. He is a member of International Association of Dental Research [IADR], American College of Prosthodontics, and American Academy of Osseointegration. Abstract: Human Gene Therapy, Are we there yet? In 1952, Watson and Crick discovered Deoxy-Ribose Nucleic Acid (DNA). Five decades later, the most comprehensive data of human genome sequence was finally introduced to the public. This data has profoundly change the practice of biology and medicine. Gene therapy has become one of the most promising approach to treating genetic disease, infectious disease and cancer. In this presentation, the speaker would present the significance and the most current status of gene therapy. *Event speakers are subject to change without prior notice. A fixed schedule is available or to be determined during the event. +++++++ Previous Speakers: 1. Danny Natawidjadja, California Institute of Technology 2. Suprayoga Hadi, University of Southern California 3. Juliana Wijaya, University of California, Los Angeles 4. Siti D. Wisnuwardhani, University of Southern California +++++++ More info: 1. Paula Gunawan, 310-869-9927 2. Danny H. Natawidjaja, [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 1-626-379-7841 3. Cortino Sukotjo: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 310-592-0791
