A myriad of present and future biomedical innovations depend upon fundamental Engineering principles such as molecular structure--�]property relationships, process dynamics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and reaction processes. Further breakthroughs continue to be made as a result of research in the areas Of nanotechnology, biomaterials, biomechanics, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. This topical conference will provide a forum for discussion of research in various cutting--�]edge, biomedical applications that have their roots in Chemical Engineering. This topical conference will feature a plenary by Dr. Nicholas Peppas As follows: Plenary Lecture TentativeTitle: How Chemical Engineering Has Changed The Face of Biomedical Technology