| Forthcoming conferences and events organised by the Institute of Nanotechnology |
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‘Nanotechnology: Towards Reducing Animal Testing’Three weeks to go - places still available !
Animal testing is costly and there is a great deal of research on finding viable and effective alternatives (new methods that refine existing tests by minimizing animal distress, reducing animal usage, or replacing whole animal tests). Despite large reductions in animal testing since the early 1980s due to improved in vitro methods, levels remain high (over 3 million procedures in 2006) and results cannot always be extrapolated to humans. The application of nanotechnology is currently revolutionizing medicine and this two-day conference, the first of its kind in Europe, will examine the role nanotechnology could also play in improving or refining the development of alternatives to animal testing whilst maintaining safety. Themes will include:
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‘21st Century Medicine: Breakthroughs and Challenges’
Some of the most exciting research in the world is being undertaken in the field of medicine. Many challenges exist in identifying disease at the earliest possible stage and preventing and treating cancer, congenital, degenerative and infectious diseases - and increasingly, lifestyle-induced diseases such as diabetes. Even greater challenges exist in bringing affordable, safe medicines to a wide population, and in enabling the elderly to remain active and maintain their faculties for as long as possible. Hear what international experts think the greatest medical challenges are, and how they can be met using the new technologies to unravel the secrets of illness and create the means whereby we can all live longer, healthier lives.
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Course Module 3: 'Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery and Theranostics'Early Bird rates apply until 1st June
This one-day course, presented in collaboration with the London School of Pharmacy, will outline how nanoscience and nanotechnology can be used to improve the precision and effectiveness of drug targeting to reduce toxicity and increase the effectiveness of drugs, in cancer and other diseases. For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141
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Course Module 4: 'Nanodiagnostics'A one-day course, delivered in collaboration with Strathclyde University, which will review new developments in nanotechnology as applied to IVDs, including lab-on-a-chip devices, DNA chips, nanoarrays, etc. For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141
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Course Module 5: 'Regenerative Medicine'A one-day course covering the latest advances in tissue engineering, and cell and gene therapy. Hear about nanoscaffolds, cell growth stimulation, controlled vascularization and “advanced therapy medicinal products” For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141
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NanoMedNet Workshop: 'Nanotechnology in Medical Devices'A one-day interactive workshop for clinicians, researchers and industry aimed at examining how nanotechnology can be applied to bring new functionality across the hugely diverse field of medical devices. For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141
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Course Module 6: 'Nanotoxicology'This module deals with the toxicology of nanoparticles and nanomaterials, both naturally occurring and manufactured substances. The introduction to nanoscale materials is essential to fully appreciate the level of interaction possible, and the complexity of determining the toxicity of nanoscale materials. The course does not assume any toxicology knowledge (and so that is covered within the course). The regulation of manufacture and importing nanomaterials is discussed in general. A brief discussion of the ethics and risk perception of nanomaterials summarises up the intensive course For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141
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Please note: Re-scheduled from 27th May 2008 Course Module 2: 'NanoBiosensors'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. The course will be held in Building 52, the new Cranfield Health building opposite the Kings Norton Library in the centre of the campus. There is visitors' parking between Buildings 55 (Library) and 52 (Cranfield Health). For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141 303 8444
Further details on location and parking can be found at: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/locations/cranfield/index.jsp |
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Please note: Re-scheduled from 10th June 2008 NanoMedNet Workshop: 'Smart Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Surfaces'A one-day interactive workshop for researchers, industry and clinicians examining how nanotechnology can be applied to the development of “intelligent” new medical materials to address real clinical problems. For further information please telephone Carrie Smith : +44 (0)141 303 8444 |
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