The 2006 Bioelectrochemistry Conference will continue to examine the latest advances in our understanding of the molecular and cellular biophysics of cellular interactions with electric fields and currents. A large part of the 2006 program will be devoted specifically at the advances at the temporal and spatial nanoscale for studying cell dynamics. Our tradition of international participation will continue, with significant involvement of speakers from both the US and abroad.

Conference Theme
The particular focus, the mechanisms of cellular interactions with electric fields at a nanoscale, emphasizes the physicochemical interactions that may account for observed biological functions. This approach encourages the interpretation of experimental observations in terms of hypotheses that involve biophysical mechanisms that alter life processes. Although the scheduled presentations are a clear focus ((clear clues of the conference discussions contents)) of the discussions, all participants are encouraged to present posters that will stimulate additional discussions. To this end, some of the posters will be selected for short presentations to the entire group at the "Hot Topics" session.

Aims and Relevance
Both the presentations and the ensuing discussions are intended to emphasize new results and concepts for a nanoscale description of bioelectrochemical effects processes?. This means that considerable attention will be paid to how fields and currents can interact with ongoing biological processes both at the molecular level and at a submicrosecond time scale. Moreover, once hypotheses for field control of molecular processes are formulated, consideration is given to what biological and fundamental competition exists (e.g. endogenous electric fields, local structural and dynamic changes, thermal and shot noise, respectively). This allows pursuit of a solid foundation for considering the bioelectrochemical aspects of cellular, and then tissue processes. These tools and concepts of nanobiotechnology should provide a basis for evaluating significant human health risks and developing new bioassays as well as new biomedical applications.