International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (IJBET)
Call For Papers
Special Issue on: "Commercialization of Biomedical Technologies”
Guest Editors: G. Keller, Xomix Ltd., Chicago, IL, E. Geisler, Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
The goal of this special issue is to present critical issues related to the commercialization of biomedical technologies and the effective strategies that apply these concepts to transform inventions into successful commercial products. This collection of manuscripts will discuss key aspects in the development of a broad range of novel and innovative technologies, including medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
The emphasis of this special issue is on critical challenges in the commercialization process specifically as they relate to biomedical technologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on examples where innovative solutions to these challenges has resulted in processes and products which impact the health care field and patient outcome.
Subject Coverage
Coverage includes but is not limited to the following topics (within the fields of medicine, health, environment, etc.):
- Prototype development
- Intellectual property development and asset management
- Identification and alignment with market trends
- Optimizing academic-industrial-government collaborations
- Technology transfer and licensing
- Beta site strategy
Notes for Intending Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page www.inderscience.com/ijbet
Important Receipt Dates
Extended abstract of no more than 3 pages due: October 1st, 2008
Preliminary acceptance/rejection notification: January 15th, 2009
Full paper due: February 15th, 2009
Final acceptance/rejection notification: April 1st, 2009
Camera-ready paper due: May 1st, 2009
Editors and Notes
You may send queries and/or one copy in extended abstract as an MS Word attached to an e-mail (details in Author Guidelines) to the following:
G. Keller
Xomix Ltd.
3712 N. Broadway, #462
Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Tel: 312-633-9200
Fax: 773-584-0868
Email: gary.keller@xomix.com
with a copy to:
IEL Editorial Office E-mail: ijbet@inderscience.com
Please include in your submission the title of the Special Issue, the title of the Journal and the name of the Guest Editor.