Rochester New York Section
of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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As part of our continuing series of informational programs, in line with the theme 
"Reshaping Engineering Life in the 2000's"
the Rochester Section offers
ASME Distinguished Lecturer
Kenneth R. Diller, Sc.D., Director
Biomedical Engineering Program
University of Texas at Austin
Cryopreservation
                 Engineering the Frozen Preservation of Living Tissues and Organs for Transplantation

Co-sponsored by the U of R Department of Biomedical Engineering, the
IEEE Engineering in Mediciine and Biology Society and the
ASME Rochester Heat Transfer Chapter

                              The field of bioengineering has brought the analytical and quantitative tools of the engineer to the solution of important
                              and complex problems in medicine and biology. Dr. Diller has spent 25 years studying the fundamental processes that
                              govern the response of cells and tissues to freezing and thawing. As a result, he has developed a body of understanding
                              that can be applied in the engineered design of optimal methods of cryopreservation. He has worked with applications in
                              the storage of blood components and pancreas tissue (for transplantation to diabetics) and in kidney banking. This
                              presentation includes many color photomicrographs of various cells and tissues in the frozen state. The lecture can be
                              directed toward both technical and general audiences.

Join us in an evening of fun and learning in an open-forum atmosphere where you can ask questions and discuss your views.

Arrive early and learn about the Biomedical Engineering program at the U of R.

Registration:                         5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Light supper:                        6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lecture:                                7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost:   $10 for members & family
$12 for nonmembers
$5 for students

Location: Case Methods Room in the Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building at the Univeristy of Rochester.

Directions: The building is at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Lattimore Road, approximately 0.1 mi from the Elmwood Avenue Genesee River Bridge. Parking is available in front.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Sign up early! Reservations required. Call (716) 254-2350 or email res@frontiernet.net.