Dear Biomaterials Scientists,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 17th ScSB Annual Meeting (ScSB2024) at the Marienlyst Hotel in the charming city of Helsingør, Denmark. This year's focus is on Soft Materials with Dynamic Properties, and we believe that you will find this scientific gathering informative and engaging.

Helsingør is a town rich in history and culture, with notable attractions such as Hamlet's Castle by Shakespeare, a UNESCO world heritage site. The city is conveniently located just 45 minutes north of Copenhagen, making it easily accessible for attendees.

Our team has carefully curated an outstanding scientific program that explores the enormous potential of soft biomaterials and their applications in the medical and biomedical fields. We have invited distinguished Scandinavian and international scientists to share their expertise with the aim of exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration.

In addition to the scientific program, we have organized a series of social activities that will provide great opportunities for networking and interacting with our esteemed Scandinavian and international scientists. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the essence of the 'Danish Hygge' concept, emphasizing comfort and coziness.

We are confident that ScSB2024 will be a memorable and rewarding experience. Thank you for accepting our invitation, and we look forward to welcoming you to Helsingør!

Best regards,
The ScSB2024 Organizing Committee

Date: 23-26 April 2024
Venue: Maryenlyst Strandhotel, Helsingør, Denmark

Tuesday, 23rd April
15:00 - 18:25    Maryenlyst Strandhotel check-in
18:30 - 18:55    Conference check-in
19:00 - 19:25    Welcome program
19:30 - 21:30    Dinner

Wednesday, 24th April
08:45 - 08:55    Opening of ScSB2024 meeting
09:00 - 09:35    Plenary Speaker: 
                              Prof. Molly Stevens, Imperial College, UK
09:40 - 10:15    Keynote Speaker 1: 
                              Prof. Yu Shrike Zhang, Harvard Medical School, USA
10:20 - 11:00    Oral presentations
11:05 - 11:25    Coffee break
11:30 - 12:05    Keynote Speaker 2: 
                              Prof. Patricia Dankers, Eindhoven University, Netherlands
12:10 - 12:50    Oral presentations
12:55 - 13:55    Lunch
14:00 - 14:35    Keynote Speaker 3: 
                              Prof. Tina Vermonden, Utrecht University, Netherlands
14:40 - 15:20    Oral presentations
15:25 - 17:25    Social Events
17:30 - 18:00    Coffee break & Poster/Sponsors presentations
18:05 - 18:40    Keynote Speaker 4: 
                              Prof. Rui Reis, University of Minho, Portugal
18:45 - 19:15    Oral presentations (Project in 3 minutes)
19:20 - 19:55    Keynote Speaker 5: 
                              Prof. Aldo Boccaccini, Uni-Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
20:00 - 22:00    Dinner

Thursday, 25th April
08:45 - 09:20    Keynote Speaker 6: 
                              Prof. Akhilesh Gaharwar, Texas University, USA
09:25 - 10:05    Oral presentations
10:10 - 10:30    Coffee break
10:35 - 11:10    Keynote Speaker 7: 
                              Prof. Fergal O’Brien, RCSI, Ireland
11:15 - 11:55    Oral presentations
12:00 - 13:00    Lunch
13:05 - 13:40    Keynote Speaker 8: 
                              Prof. Tatiana Segura, Duke University, USA
13:45 - 14:25    Oral presentations
14:30 - 16:30    Social Events
16:35 - 17:05    Coffee break & Poster/Sponsors presentations
17:10 - 17:45    Keynote Speaker 9: 
                              Prof. Gorka Orive, University of Basque Country, Spain
17:50 - 18:35    ScSB 2024 GA Meeting & Prof. Award presentation
18:40 - 19:15    Keynote Speaker 10: 
                              Prof. Sara Heilshorn, Stanford University, USA
19:20 - 19:40    ScSB2024 Announcements & Pictures
19:45 - 22:00    Dinner & Conference closing

Friday, 26th April
Hotel Check-out

The conference fee for ScSB2024:
7950 DKK (with all VAT/tax, per person for a shared double room) 
9450 DKK (with all VAT/tax, for a single room)

The fee includes the following:

• Standard accommodation at the conference venue from April 23-26 (3 nights)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the conference
• Free access to the gym (at all hours)
• ScSB membership fee for 2024
• Entrance to the SPA (free entrance from 6-9 am; additional access can be purchased if available allows)
• Social activities (Visiting Kronborg Castle, City Tour, Nature: Forest & Beach, etc.)

If you opt for a shared double room, you can inform us of your preferred roommate in the registration form. The hotel also offers an accommodation upgrade with Seaview for an additional 400 DKK/night, which you can request.

Kindly note that the ScSB 2024 registration will close on December 12, 2023. As we have limited availability, with only 25 double rooms and 50 single rooms for the 100 participants, we highly recommend registering as early as possible to ensure your spot is secured.

If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by filling out the form and clicking the SUBMIT, and we will assist you promptly.

Thank you for showing interest in presenting your original research at the ScSB2024 conference. Your work has the potential to contribute significantly to the discussions and debates that will take place during the event.
 
To apply, please download our template and submit an abstract for either a poster or an oral presentation. Once you have completed your abstract, kindly send it to our email address, scsb2024.denmark@gmail.com, by 16 November 2023, and we will review it promptly. Our team will assess the suitability of your proposal and provide feedback within a reasonable timeframe.
 
If you have any inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. It is our mission to ensure that you will have a great conference period, and we will respond promptly. We are delighted to have you joining us for this event and showcase your work!

We cordially invite you to become a distinguished sponsor of ScSB2024. By joining us, you will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with industry leaders, forge valuable connections, and partake in exclusive sponsor-only events. To discuss sponsorship opportunities further, kindly contact us by filling out the form below and clicking the SUBMIT button.