Call for Participation VISUALISATION IN BIOMEDICAL COMPUTING 1994 (VBC '94) October 4 - 7, 1994 PURPOSE ******* The goal of the third conference on Visualization in Biomedical Computing (VBC '94) continues the tradition established in the first (Atlanta, 1990) and second (Chapel Hill, 1992) conferences to enhance and promote the science of computing and visualization in medicine and biology. This objective is achieved by bringing together a multidisciplinary, international group of researchers, scientists, engineers, clinicians and toolmakers engaged in all aspects of scientific visualization in biomedical computing. THEME ----- Visualization in biological and medical research has rapidly emerged as a unique and significant discipline aimed at developing approaches and tools to allow researchers to "see into" and comprehend the living systems they are studying. Topics of investigation and development in the discipline span from basic theory through tools and systems to complete applications. This conference will synthesize these topics in synergistic presentations ranging from principles to practice. Approaches to biomedical visualization include the presentation of information in three dimensions, development of dynamic methods to interact with and manipulate multidimensional data, and development of models that enhance interpretive and decision-making processes. Visualization tools include graphics hardware and software to display and animate information, as well as environments that facilitate human-machine-data interaction for the interpretation of complex systems. Examples of applications of visualization in biomedical computing include presentation of anatomy and physiology in 3D, animated representation of the dynamics of fluid flow, and graphical rendering of biomolecular structures and their interactions. AUDIENCE ******** There will be single sessions of half-hour papers. The presentations by and discussions among participants should interest basic scientists, engineers, medical researchers, physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and biomedical visualization students. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ******************** Conference Chairman ------------------- Richard A. Robb, Mayo Foundation/Clinic Conference Coordinators ----------------------- Barbara McLeod, Mayo Continuing Education Margret Ryan, Mayo Biomedical Imaging Resource Technical Program ----------------- Karl Heinz Hoehne, Co-chair University of Hamburg Michael Vannier, Co-chair Washington Univ. Medical School Nicholas Ayache, INRIA, Sophia-Antipolis H. Harlyn Baker, SRI International Helmar Bergmann, Vienna Univ. Hospital James Coggins, Univ. of North Carolina James Duncan, Yale University Mark Ellisman, Univ. of California, San Diego Alan C. Evans, Montreal Neurological Inst. Norberto Ezquerra, Georgia Inst. of Tech. Henry Fuchs, Univ. of North Carolina Ernest Garcia, Emory University David Hawkes, Guy's Hospital London Cliff Jack, Mayo Clinic Arie Kaufman, SUNY at Stony Brook Olaf Kbler, ETH, Zurich Ron Kikinis, Brigham & Women's Hospital Hal Kundel, Univ. of Pennsylvania David Levin, University of Chicago Marc Levoy, Stanford University Bruce McCormick, Texas A & M Univ. Chuck Pelizzari, University of Chicago Stephen Pizer, Univ. of North Carolina Andrew Todd-Pokropek, Univ. College London Max Viergever, Utrecht University LOCATION ******** The VBC '94 Conference will be helf at the Siebens Education Center at the Mayo Foundation / Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. It is adjacent to the conference hotels, connected via sheltered pedestrian walkways. DEADLINES ********* Paper abstracts due February 1, 1994 Tutorial proposals due February 1, 1994 Acceptance notification to authors April 1, 1994 Full papers due July 1, 1994 Registration due September 1, 1994 CALL FOR PAPERS *************** There are three major related themes to be included in Visualization in Biomedical Computing '94: (1) Theory and Algorithms, (2) Tools and Systems, and (3) Applications in Medicine and Biology. Emphasis will be given to scholarly original papers. A list of possible topics within each of these themes is indicated below but is not intended to be exclusive: Theory and Algorithms * Models of Visualization * Human-Machine Interaction * Object Segmentation and Classification * Shape Descriptions and Characterization * Representation of Spatial Knowledge * Multi-Modality Image Registration and Fusion * Visual Perception and Communication * Cognitive Aspects of Visualization * Computer Vision and Image Processing * Virtual Reality Paradigms * Artificial Intelligence in Visualization Tools and Systems * Hardware/Software Tools * Image Format Standards * User Interfaces, Including Virtual Reality * Interactive Workstations and Networks * Novel Visualization Equipment * Acquisition of Data * Visualization Data Bases and Atlases * Graphics and Display Techniques * Multidimensional Display * Quantitative Analyses Applications in Medicine & Biology * MRI, CT, PET/SPECT, MEG/SQUID, etc. * X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, etc. * Microscopy Imaging * Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology * Craniofacial Reconstruction * Biomechanics and Orthopedics * Dentistry and Orthodontics * Prosthetics Development * Modeling and Simulation of Biological Processes * Radiation Treatment Planning * Surgical Planning and Stereotaxy * Neuroanatomical and Neurophysiological Analyses * Cardiac/Pulmonary Imaging * Anatomy/Pathology * Functional Imaging * Biological and Medical Education Authors are invited to submit five (5) copies of an extended abstract which may include figures but not exceed 2,000 words by February 1, 1994. Included at the beginning of the abstract must be a 50-word statement summarizing the major result of the research. Send abstract copies to: Richard A. Robb, Ph.D. Mayo Foundation/Clinic Medical Sciences Building 2-135 200 First St., SW Rochester, MN 55905 CALL FOR TUTORIALS ****************** Proposals for half-day (four-hour) tutorial sessions are invited in any aspect of visualization in biomedical computing, including the topics listed in the Call for Papers. Tutorial proposals should include an outline (not exceeding 2000 words) accompanied by a curriculum vitae submitted by February 1, 1994 to: Richard A. Robb, Ph.D. Mayo Foundation/Clinic Medical Sciences Building 2-135 200 First St., SW Rochester, MN 55905 CALL FOR EXHIBITS ***************** Manufacturers and vendors of any type of commercial equipment and tools for scientific visualization are encouraged to contact: Mahlon C. Stacy or Dennis P. Hanson Mayo Foundation/Clinic 200 First St., SW Rochester, MN 55905 507-284-4558 or 507-284-8809 GENERAL INFORMATION ******************* REGISTRATION ------------ The registration fee includes conference registration, a copy of the proceedings, opening night receptions, lunches each day, conference banquet and refreshment breaks. Members of cooperating or co- sponsoring organizations may pay the "Members" fee. Conference and tutorial fees are listed below: Before After Sept. 2 Sept. 2 Members....................$300.........$350 Non Members................$350.........$400 Students...................$50..........$75 Tutorial (1)...............$200.........$225 Tutorials (2)..............$300.........$325 Tutorial - Student (1).....$150.........$175 Tutorials - Student (2)....$200.........$225 DISCOUNT AIR TRANSPORTATION --------------------------- Northwest Airlines will provide attendees with round trip air transportation to Rochester, Minnesota at 5% discount off any published fare or 12% off any applicable coach fare. Restrictions apply. Additional information may be obtained by calling AAA Travel at 800-666-5050 or 507-289-1851 and asking for the VBC group travel desk. ACCOMMODATIONS -------------- Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Kahler Hotel ($79 Single/Double) and the Kahler Plaza Hotel ($95 Single/Double). You may make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling Kahler Lodging at 800-533-1655 or 507- 282-2581 and identify yourself as attending VBC '94. Reservations must be made prior to September 12, 1994, to assure a room at the group rate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------