Learn how the application of science and technology at
the nanoscale is revolutionising the diagnosis of disease

Learn how the application of science and technology at
the nanoscale is revolutionising the diagnosis of disease

The Institute of Nanotechnology and Cranfield University present a one-day professional course "Advances in Medical Diagnostics" in association with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Who should attend?
The course will be invaluable to medical professionals, academics, industry researchers, regulators and others interested in gaining knowledge of this rapidly developing area of nanomedicine.

Course Description:
This course will provide an insight into how knowledge at the nanoscale and the application of nanotechnology is revolutionising the early and precise diagnosis of a wide variety of diseases. The course will cover, amongst other topics:

lab-on-a-chip technologies
gene and protein chips
biosensor technologies
scanning probe microscopy
in-vivo nano-imaging
and how these are being applied to provide new opportunities for the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases, diabetes and other diseases, as well as contributing towards lowering costs in increasingly pressured healthcare systems.

Course Leader:
Professor Terry Gourlay
Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Professor Terry Gourlay is a leading clinical scientist with extensive experience in the field of diagnostic medical devices, extra-corporeal circulation and associated technologies.
Course Contributors:
Prof. Ravi Kumar - Professor of Drug Delivery, University of Strathclyde
Richard Moore - Institute of Nanotechnology
Prof. Trish Connolly - Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Strathclyde Institute of Medical Devices, University of Strathclyde
Prof. Marc Desmulliez - Head of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Heriot-Watt University

Where:
Thursday 11 September 2008 (10.00 - 16.00)
Wolfson Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Cost:
Clinician / Academic: £200 + VAT
Industry: £450 + VAT

Contact Gemma McCulloch for details

Tel: 01786 458075
email: gemma.mcculloch@nano.org.uk

or visit nano.org.uk/events/ionevents.htm