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Researchers clear hurdle on path toward gene-therapy treatment for cancer
One of the most difficult aspects of working at the nanoscale is actually seeing the object being worked on. Biological structures like viruses, which are smaller than the wavelength of light, are invisible to standard optical microscopes and difficult to capture in their native form with other imaging techniques.
Structure of an adenovirus.
Image Credit: UCLA.
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Enhancing oil recovery
EnviroGene seeks Joint Venture partner to develop nanoparticle tracers for monitoring the flow of oil field injection waters
Development project builds on experience with nanoparticle tracers
EnviroGene specializes in the development and commercialization of molecular technologies within the environmental and industrial sectors. The company has already developed two versions of EnviroTraceR, a nanobiotechnical tracer system. These versions have different stabilities in the environment and can be applied to tracking surface water and groundwater.
EnviroTraceR is a tracing system based on encapsulated oligonucleotides (DNA). The nanoparticles are around 80 nm in diameter and each batch comprises a unique oligonucleotide embedded in a biocompatible polymer. The specificity of each batch is encoded in the oligonucleotide and these have been designed for quantitative detection. The InjectaTrace system will build on experience gained in developing the EnviroTrace technology.
EUMINAfab announces third call for applications to open no fee access
EUMINAfab, the first European open access facility for micro- and nanofabrication and characterisation, provides researchers from academy and industry to study and process a variety of functional materials. 7 partner institutions offer no fee access to 35 installations for applicants from EU-member states and associated states.
Researchers can apply for free of charge use of more than 75 processes in micro and nano structuring, thin film deposition, replication and characterization, covering a wide range of materials. In order to address complex tasks, several installations even at different partner sites can be combined. Interested parties may consult EUMINAfab’s technology experts to discuss their ideas.
Successful applicants from previous calls have already taken advantage of the offer of using our facilities. They are doing research in the micro and nano scale for application in fields as physics, electronics, semiconductor and medicine. The EUMINAfab partners are very much looking forward to another set of challenging proposals in this third open call.
For Information on technologies available and contact details please visit www.euminafab.eu.
Meet EUMINAfab
This autumn EUMINAfab are out and about across Europe and are available for free consultancy about no fee access to their technologies.
Please keep a look out for them at any of these events:
- 7-9th September Industrial Technologies 2010 Conference in Brussels
- 13- 17th September, workshop (on 14th Sept). in a satellite meeting at E-MRS fall meeting link to the E-MRS 2010 fall meeting in Warsaw EUMINAfab workshop, EUMINAfab will be present at Stand 3
- 13-16th September MOTEK 2010 - the leading event for Assembly and Handling Technology, and Automation in Stuttgart
- 30th September presentation at Micronora Besancon micronora
- 19-22nd September MNE 2010 in Genoa
- 19 – 21 October SEMICON Europa in Dresden
- 19-20 October MM Live Coventry
- 17-19 November 4M 2010 4M_2010
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2010 Webinars
The webinars will deliver live content via the internet and can be attended from the convenience of your home or office, where multiple attendees can participate for the cost of a single registration. Network and learn in a relaxed environment!
FREE webinar
Thursday September 23rd 2010"Nanotechnology and REACH Readiness"
The webinar will:
- give an insight into the current policies related to the registration of dossiers for nanomaterials;
- discuss references, guidance documents, and nanomaterial characterization;
- provide an opportunity for the discussion of REACH impacting the supply chain and international trade.
Register now for this practical guide to becoming REACH Ready.
What is REACH?
REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use and deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.
For further information about any of the webinars or to express an interest in attending please contact gemma.mcculloch@nano.org.uk
Forthcoming webinars
- Thursday October 21st – "Nanotechnology for C02 Reduction"
- Thursday November 18th – "Nanotechnology for Extreme Environments"
Prices
Professional, Student and Corporate members - FREE
£50 + VAT for non members
The webinars will deliver live content via the internet and can be attended from the convenience of your home or office, where multiple attendees can participate for the cost of a single registration. Network and learn in a relaxed environment!
For further information about any of the webinars or to express an interest in attending please contact gemma.mcculloch@nano.org.uk
One-Day Course: Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery
30th September 2010, London, UK
Education Centre, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals in Harrow, North West London
This one-day course, one of a series developed in association with Cranfield University and delivered in collaboration with Pharmidex Ltd, is designed to provide a broad overview of how the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies to the delivery of drugs is being used to address a number of important clinical challenges. As such the course will be of interest to clinicians from a broad range of disciplines, medical researchers, regulators, technology assessment and technology transfer professionals, industry researchers and other related professionals.
International NanoMicroClub
RusNano Forum 2010
1st - 3rd November 2010, Moscow, Russia
Invitation for Grant Applications
Applications are now invited from UK companies to participate in NanoMission Russia 2010 to RusNano Forum 2010 in Moscow. Organised by the International NanoMicroClub (INMC), a joint initiative between the Institute of Nanotechnology and the NanoKTN, this mission will provide unique opportunities to develop business in nanoenabled cleantech applications.
NanoMission Russia 2010 mission delegates may be eligible for a travel grant of up to £500 towards the cost of attending this event.
Note that the closing date for applications 20th September 2010.
If you have any questions or you require further information please contact Del Stark by e-mail at del.stark@nano.org.uk or telephone 0141 303 8444.
The IoN has become a Professional Affiliate Member of the Engineering Council
Membership of the Engineering Council is recognition of the contribution the IoN has made to nanotechnology and will allow IoN to work more closely with other learned and professional societies. This affiliation underscores the high importance IoN places on supporting the professional development of its members.
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