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September 9 - 11, 2007
The critical need for a better understanding of both bio-compatible and (potentially) incompatible interactions of nanoparticles in biological systems is now being discussed the mainstream media. In order to address this emerging biotechnology industry need, this technical workshop will focus on identifying known and unknown bio-physicochemical interactions of engineered nanomaterials and how such interactions can be used to define biocompatible and bio-adverse interactions at the cellular and molecular levels.
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Symposium Description:
The scientific focus of the workshop is to identify and fill knowledge gaps related to nano-colloidal forces, the bio-nano interface, and nanoparticle toxicology. A key motivation for the workshop is to help prioritize selection of nanomaterials for future study and to help identify unique features of the bio-nano interface that require development of new analytical methods. Further, the knowledge gaps identified and new science to emerge from the proposed workshop will help lay the foundation for safe development and application of nanotechnology in the biotechnology industry and beyond.
Some of the foremost experts in these emerging fields will discuss Nanoparticle interfacial interactions; cellular uptake and bioavailability of nanoparticles; Nanoparticle reactions leading to toxicity; and New methods for probing the bio-nano interface.
Speakers
Ken Bradley, University of California Los Angeles
Menachem Elimelech, Yale University
Ben Gilbert, University of California Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Nobuyuki Kambe, Nanogram Corporation
Fred Klaessig, Degussa of North America
André Nel, University of California Los Angeles
Vincent Rotello, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Patrick Soon-Shiong, Abraxis Bio-Science
Fuyu Tamanoi, University of California Los Angeles
Michael Thompson, FEI Company
Darrell Velegol, Penn State University
Rochelle Wagner, Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Sponsored by CNSI, UC TSR&TP Lead Campus on Nanotoxicology
For further information please contact Sharon Monroe.
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