| Nanobiosensors |
10th October 2008: Cranfield University, UK 'Nanobiosensors'CPD points awarded by the Royal College of Pathologists. |
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This one-day course, delivered in partnership with Cranfield University, will cover the application of nanotechnology to highly sensitive, miniature analytical devices that incorporate biological material, biologically-derived materials and biomimetic materials.
Who should attend?
- Scientists and researchers from industry
- Academia
- Postdoctoral researchers
- High level PhD students (i.e. 3 rd year PhD students).
Learning/course objectives
The attendee is expected to receive a comprehensive package of the emerging field of nanobiosensors including the background, latest developments and achievements from the expertise.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to the rapidly emerging field of Nanobiosensors. Nanotechnology is exerting increasing influence on how we understand, design and build new analytical devices to unravel the conundrums of systems biology and deliver novel bioelectronic devices. Whether it is the challenge of integrating millions of assays on a single chip or developing a tiny biocompatible artificial cell for implantation, the art of engineering to nanometre tolerances or building supramolecular machinery offers us new phenomena to tackle key medical and environmental issues. This course will introduce the concepts, materials, engineering principles and market opportunities opened up by this new integrating discipline.
The one-day course will comprise 6 lectures and discussion sessions introducing different aspects of nanobiosensors, from the basic fundamentals to the various applications.
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Timetable
9.30 – 10.00 Registration and Refreshments
10.00 – 10.15 Introduction
10.15 – 11.30 Introduction to Nanobiosensors
Dr Jeff Newman, Cranfield University
- Why Nano?
- What is a nanobiosensor?
- Detection strategies, biosensor physics and device engineering
- Catalytic and affinity sensors
- Natural and synthetic receptors
- Applications of nanobiosensors
11.30 – 11.45 Refreshments
11.45 – 12.25 Nanosized Biosensors
Professor Seamus Higson, Cranfield University
- From biosensors to nanobiosensor devices
- Nanofabrication technologies (top-down and bottom-up approaches)
- Nanobiosensors made by top-down approaches (e.g. nanopatterning by dip-pen nanolithography)
- Nanobiosensors made by bottom-up approaches (e.g. DNA self-assembly/recognition and functionalised carbon nanotubes)
12.25 – 13.05 Nanomaterials for Biosensors
Professor Sergey Piletsky, Cranfield University
- Fundamental concept and size concerns
- Carbon nanotubes in biosensing
- Nanoparticles, nanocrystals and quantum dots in biosensing
- Fullerenes, dendrimers, biological molecule and nanostructured silicon in biosensing
- Nanorods, nanowires and nanocantilevers in biosensing
13.05 – 13.35 Lunch
13.35 – 14.15 Integration of Nanobiosensors in Nano-biosystems
Dr Sam Tothill, Cranfield University
- Nanosensor arrays
- Microfluidic and/or nanofluidic systems
- Lab-on-a-chip
- Molecular machines/devices
- Other nano-bio devices & systems
14.15 – 14.55 Medical Nanobiosensors
Dr Yi Ge, Cranfield University
- Medical diagnostics
- Nanobiosensors for medical diagnostics
- Nanobiosensors for other medical applications
- Future perspectives
14.55 – 15.35 Trends in the Nanobiosensor Market
Professor Anthony Turner
- Overview of nanobiosensor technologies and their stage of commercialisation
- Intellectual property
- Commercial products
- Factors affecting long-term prospects
- Analysis of the industry
- Global market trends
15.35 – 15.55 Introduction to patents
Jeremy Webster, Mewburn and Ellis
15.55 – 16.00 Summing up and Closing Remarks
For further information please telephone Gemma McCulloch at the Institute of Nanotechnology: +44 (0)1786 458075,
or email: gemma.mcculloch@nano.org.uk
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