'Nanotechnology: Towards Reducing Animal Testing' >>
28 - 29 May 2008.   The Royal Society, London
This Conference, the first of its kind in Europe, will examine how nanotechnology could contribute to alternatives to animal testing, whilst maintaining necessary high levels of safety in the pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, cosmetic and environmental industries.

One Day Course : 'What is Nanomedicine' >>
18 April 2008.   Linnean Society, Burlington House, London
The IoN, and Cranfield University have teamed up to present a novel and innovative series of short training courses in nanomedicine. The series starts with this introductory one-day module which will provide those with an existing involvement, or interest in medicine or medical science, with a broad overview of some of the most important aspects of, and developments in, the rapidly growing new field of nanomedicine.

Short Course : 'Risk Management for NanoBusinesses' >>
7 May 2008.   RIBA, London
It is vital that managers in organisations producing nanomaterials embrace a professional approach to risk management as means of increasing public confidence, and also demonstrating to the regulatory bodies that all aspects of risk vs benefits are being properly assessed. This half-day meeting will provide an introduction to risk management techniques for individuals involved in nanotechnology research and development within companies, universities and facilities.