Polymers for Biomedical Applications
ACS Spring 2025
Global Virtual Symposium
Polymers for Biomedical Applications
Polymer Chemistry Division
Polymeric biomacromolecules are at the forefront of cutting-edge research at the interface of polymer science and biology. The symposium highlights findings on the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymer materials to biology and medicine. Both industry and academia are keen to derive synergy from their relationships, particularly in research partnerships. Therefore, the topic is relevant to researchers working in the areas of polymer chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal and materials chemistry.
Symposium Features
Present your research in your local time zone
Inviting all early career chemists from diverse regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania to deliver flash presentations.
Get exposure and recognition
As a presenter, you will receive a certificate of participation at ACS Meetings.
Abstracts will be listed in the CAS database and can be added to your Google Scholar profile.
Symposium schedule
Symposium will feature multiple sessions from March 23-27.
Sessions will be programmed at convenient daytimes of multiple regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania; however, for the Americas, these sessions will be at early mornings and late nights.
Symposium Chairs
Priyadarsi De
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India
Amitav Sanyal
Bogazici University, Turkey
Elizabeth Gillies
University of Western Ontario, Canada
Plenary Speakers
Frederik Wurm
Universiteit Twente, Netherlands
Harm-Anton Klok
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Hoyong Chung
Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering, United States
Huaping Xu
Tsinghua University, China
Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu
University of British Columbia, Canada
Kaushik Chatterjee
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India
Manickam Jayakannan
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, India
Mark Grinstaff
Boston University, United States
Michael Monteiro
University of Queensland, Australia
Richard Hoogenboom
Ghent University, Belgium
Sankaran Thayumanavan
University of Massachusetts, United States
Shiyong Liu
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), China
Invited Speakers
Amal Narayanan
University of Florida, United States
Anzar Khan
National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies - INCDTIM, Romania
Aydan Dag
Bezmialem University, Türkiye
Elisabeth Prince
University of Waterloo, Canada
Georgina Such
University of Melbourne, Australia
Jung Kwon Oh
Concordia University, Canada
Lutz Nuhn
Julius Maximillian University Wurzberg, Germany
Marc Gauthier
Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Canada
Marcelo Calderon
University of the Basque Country, Spain
Maria Chiara Arno
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Omar Azzaroni
Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina
Peter Wich
University of New South Wales, Australia
Raja Shunmugam
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India
Suhrit Ghosh
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India
Sunil K. Sharma
University of Delhi, India
Yasemin Yuksel Durmaz
Medipol University Istanbul, Türkiye
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Flash presentations?
They are brief, impactful, and convey information about a novel protocol, perspective, technique, or research results. For instance, one Flash Talk may describe an innovative interdisciplinary research outcome. Another may describe results for a pilot/prototype study.
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Can I submit an abstract if I'm not an early career researcher?
This symposium focuses on early career researchers, but all researchers are welcome to attend. However, the format of the presentation will be 8 minutes flash talk.
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What is the submission deadline for abstracts?
The submission deadline for abstracts is September 30, 11:59 PM ET.
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What is the required format for abstracts?
Abstracts should be 2500 characters or less and include the title, author(s), and a concise description of your research.
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Can I include images or figures in my abstract?
Yes, limited use of images or figures is permitted to enhance your abstract's content.
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When will I know if my abstract is accepted?
Presenters can expect to receive their acceptance notices approximately 3 months before the meeting. Scheduling notices are sent periodically starting approximately 2 months before the meeting.
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What if I can't attend the symposium on the scheduled date?
While attending is encouraged, if you can't participate in real time, you can still submit an abstract for inclusion. In case the abstract is accepted, you can share a recorded version of flash talk.
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Do I need to register separately if my abstract is accepted?
Yes, accepted presenters will have to register for ACS Spring 2025. Symposium organizers will reach out to confirm their participation.
