1. 20th European Conference on Biomaterials, Nantes France, 27th Sept – 1st Oct, 2006 The ESB-YSF link: update and prospects ESB-Council officer:Lucy Di Silvio 5 th Young Scientist Forum at ESB

2. The Role To facilitate communication between the Young Scientist Forum YSF and the Council of the ESB

3. Young Scientist Forum (YSF) YSF represents young scientists connected to the ESB, who are developing their scientific careers in Europe.YSF represents young scientists connected to the ESB, who are developing their scientific careers in Europe. YSF provides a platform for the "next generation" of scientists and engineers in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to interact.YSF provides a platform for the "next generation" of scientists and engineers in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to interact. YSF aims to further the professional andYSF aims to further the professional and scientific development of its members.

4. What are the goals of YSF ? Stimulate communication and interaction between young scientists globally in the field of biomaterials and related fields such as tissue engineering.Stimulate communication and interaction between young scientists globally in the field of biomaterials and related fields such as tissue engineering. Establish an organization where their ideas and proposals can be put into action.Establish an organization where their ideas and proposals can be put into action. Provide a platform where young scientist can network between science and industry.Provide a platform where young scientist can network between science and industry.

5. What are the goals of YSF ? Organize events related to EducationOrganize events related to Education (European PhD) careers development. (European PhD) careers development. Interaction with ESB council – enabling Young Scientist Forum to become a regular feature in future ESB conferences.Interaction with ESB council – enabling Young Scientist Forum to become a regular feature in future ESB conferences. Achieve this by becoming actively involvedAchieve this by becoming actively involved in the organization of future conferences.

6. Young Scientist Forum You are the next Generation of Scientists,You are the next Generation of Scientists, it is up to you to establish an organizational structure to secure the future of the YSF. ESB Council will fully support you and assist you in translating your ideas into actions.ESB Council will fully support you and assist you in translating your ideas into actions.

7. Communications All YSF communications can be made to the ESB council VIA Dr Lucy Di Silvio lucy.di_silvio@kcl.ac.uk

8. Thanks….. Dr Jan SchrootenDr Jan Schrooten Dr Peter DubruelDr Peter Dubruel Frank FeyerabendFrank Feyerabend Frank WitteFrank Witte for their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work both in the past and for the organization of this YSF meeting.

9. Thanks also to… Prof J. Kirkpatrick andESB for sponsoring the YSF wine and cheese party