Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Bioscience:

Bioscience focuses on the study of living organisms and vital processes to understand the "rules" of life.

• Molecular & Cellular Biology

  • Genetics and Genomics (DNA/RNA sequencing)

  • Proteomics (Protein structure and function)

  • Cell signaling and metabolic pathways

• Microbiology

  • Bacteriology, Virology, and Mycology

  • Microbial ecology and evolution

• Organismal Biology

  • Physiology and Anatomy

  • Developmental Biology (Embryology)

  • Neurobiology (Brain and nervous system function)

• Ecology & Evolution

  • Population genetics

  • Environmental biology and biodiversity

2. Biotechnology:

Biotechnology uses the insights from Bioscience to develop products, technologies, and processes for specific uses.

• Genetic Engineering

  • CRISPR/Cas9 and gene editing

  • Recombinant DNA technology

  • Synthetic Biology (Creating new biological parts)

• Industrial Biotechnology (White Biotech)

  • Bioprocessing and fermentation

  • Biofuels and biodegradable plastics

  • Enzyme engineering for manufacturing

• Agricultural Biotechnology (Green Biotech)

  • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  • Molecular breeding and pest resistance

• Pharmacogenomics

  • Personalized medicine based on genetic profiles

  • Vaccine development and monoclonal antibodies

3. Biomedical Engineering (BME):

BME applies engineering principles and design concepts to healthcare, bridging the gap between engineering and medicine.

• Biomechanics

  • Kinesiology and human movement analysis

  • Fluid mechanics (Blood flow dynamics)

• Biomaterials

  • Biocompatible coatings

  • Scaffolds for tissue regeneration

  • Drug delivery systems (Nanoparticles)

• Bioinstrumentation & Imaging

  • Medical imaging (MRI, CT, Ultrasound)

  • Biosensors (Wearable health monitors)

  • Diagnostic devices

• Neural Engineering & Rehabilitation

  • Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)

  • Prosthetics and orthotics

  • Neural stimulation (Pacemakers, Cochlear implants)

4. Interrelated & Hybrid Fields

These topics exist at the intersection of two or all three disciplines, where the most modern breakthroughs occur.

• Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine

  • Intersection: Bioscience (cell growth) + BME (scaffolds) + Biotech (growth factors).

  • Focus: Lab-grown organs and skin grafts.

• Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

  • Intersection: Bioscience (data) + Engineering (algorithms/coding).

  • Focus: Analyzing massive biological datasets to predict disease or protein folding.

• Nanobiotechnology

  • Intersection: Biotech + BME.

  • Focus: Using "nano-bots" or molecules for targeted cancer therapy.

• Systems Biology

  • Intersection: Bioscience + Engineering.

  • Focus: Using mathematical modeling to understand how complex biological systems interact as a whole.

• Bioethics & Regulatory Affairs

  • The overarching study of the legal and moral implications of editing genes, creating life, or implanting machines into humans.