Nanotechnology : Governmental

2nd Integration & Commercialization of Micro & Nanosystems International Conference & Exhibit

nwylde — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:57:45 +0000

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The conference focuses on the state-of-the-art research and development in Micro- and Nano-scale phenomena, devices, systems, manufacturing, as well as the commercialization of Micro- and Nano-technologies. The conference will consist of plenary talks, invited talks, contributed oral and poster presentations, and exhibitions and will provide opportunities for communication and collaboration between industry and academia.

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Event precise location and contact information

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Brandy Smith smithb@asme.org

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http://www.asmeconferences.org/MicroNano08/index.cfm

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MicroNano08

3rd International Conference on Nano-Networks (Nano-Net 2008)

damira — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:08:09 +0000

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The Nano-Net conference positions itself at the intersection of two worlds, namely, emerging nano-technologies on one-side, and network/communication theory on the other side. The standing question that this conference will address is: What are the new communication paradigms that derive from the transition from micro- to nano-scale devices? The related degrees of freedom and constraints associated with these new technologies will change our notions about efficient network and system design. Nano-Net provides a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion of new techniques in modeling, design, simulation, and fabrication of network and communication systems at the nano-scale.

Sponsors: Create-Net, ICST, EU (IST-FET), ENIAC
Industry Sponsor: STMicroelectronics

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http://www.nanonets.org/hotelreservation.shtml

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http://www.nanonets.org

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5th International Congress of NanoBio & Clean Tech 2008

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:48:41 +0100

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About the 5th International Congress of NanoBIo & CleanTech 2008
The event will feature more than 80 distinguished speakers from 25 countries discussing the latest scientific advancement, state-of-the art product development and business opportunities in nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and clean tech. The four-day conference will also feature:
• Nano and clean tech training seminars
• Poster presentations
• Exhibits and demonstrations
• Panel discussions
• Keynote presentations by renown scientists, CEO of leading companies and legislators

Please check our website http://ianano.org for an updated list of speakers and exhibitors.

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Event precise location and contact information

San Francisco Airport Marriott
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, California 94010
United States of America

Contact:
Brian Tran
(408) 280 - 6222
btran@ianano.org

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http://www.ianano.org/

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International Association of Nanotechnnology

Australian Government: Invest Australia

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:21:07 +0100

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http://www.investaustralia.gov.au/

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+1 415 243 2068

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We attract productive foreign direct investment into Australia to support sustainable industry growth and development.

We achieve this by promoting Australias competitive advantages as an investment destination and actively facilitating investment projects into Australia.

Invest Australia has investment advisory specialists in 12 locations around the world, including New York, San Francisco, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Bejing to provide potential investors with a comprehensive, free and totally confidential service.

Our industry specialists also work here in Australia to advise investors on the benefits of investing in Australia's key industries.

In the past five years Invest Australia has helped a wide range of international businesses invest in Australia and today we are currently working with companies on projects with potential investment in Australia of more than $50 billion.

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Business Re-Engineering

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:14:57 +0100

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Business Re-Engineering provides insight on the state of nanotechnology from an industry perspective and highlights fundamental applications, environmental issues, and how to finance and run a successful nanotech venture. This intensive 3-day program consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions and requires completion of a mini-business proposal.

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Course Outline

Nanotech 100 BE: Introduction to Nanotechnology
An overview of the fundamental and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology including nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, nanobiotechnology, nanomedicine and societal implications of the emerging industry.

Nanotech 120 BE: Nanotech Business: an Overview
An overview of the current market analysis, market trends and economic drivers of
nanotechnology.

Nanotech 140 BE: Environmental Health and Safety Implications of Nanotechnology
A brief overview of the Environmental Protection Agency’s perspectives on the impact of
nanomaterials and nano-composites, within their framework of green chemistry initiative.

Nanotech 220 BE: Essentials of Patent & Intellectual Property
An overview of patents, trademarks, trade secret, how to avoid patent infringement in the
emerging field of nanotechnology.

Nanotech 240 BE: Technology Licensing & Corporate Strategic Alliance
An introduction to technology transfer and technology licensing. Guidelines of how to find and negotiate a potential corporate partners and entering into strategic alliance in market and sales distribution for a start-up nanotech company in working with an major corporate partner.

Nanotech 320 BE: Financing a Start-up Enterprise in Emerging Technology
An overview of financing strategies and practical guidelines on how to raise seed money,
venture capital and how to apply for government research and development grants.

Nanotech 340 BE: Initial Public Offering Options for a High Growth Enterprise
An overview of the Initial Public Offering process, various stock exchanges in the USA, Europe
and Asia and case studies on successful IPO of emerging high growth companies in nanotech
industry.

Nanotech 440 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering Mini Proposal
A step-by-step guideline on how to develop a mini business plan which can be presented to a potential investors and/or corporate stakeholders. Group discussion and business plan presentation will be a part of the course work.

Business Re-Engineering Level II- Industry Specific (20 Hours Total)

Nanotech 540 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering- Case Studies
An advanced seminar on how to develop a formal business plan which can be presented
to potential investors and/or corporate stakeholders. Guest lecturers will include some
leading venture capitalists who will review actual business plan contest.

Nanotech 620 BE: Investment in Emerging Nanomaterials Companies
A seminar on market analysis and trends, investment opportunities and pitfall on investing in emerging technology companies.

Nanotech 625 BE: Nanotech Business Re-Engineering Presentation and Group Discussion

Upcoming Dates:

Business Re-engineering, Level 1 (20 hours)
August 25 – 27, 2008
September 29 – October 1, 2008
November 17 – 19, 2008

Business Re-engineering, Level 2 (20 hours)
August 27 – 29, 2008
October 1 – October 3, 2008
November 19 – 21, 2008

Registration: http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm

REQUIREMENTS:

The programs are designed to meet the needs of business executives, technical managers and academic professors in order to further advance their professional development in the high growth industries in nanotechnology, biotechnology, clean tech and related industries. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Currently employed in the field of nanotechnology, biotechnology, clean tech or related industry; or from public education organizations such as universities, community colleges and technical institutes.

2. Meet the prerequisite requirements:
Business Re-Engineering - B.S. with 3 years of industry experience or equivalent
Train the Trainer - B.S. with 5 years of industry experience or PhD with 2 years of industry experience or equivalent

3. Participation in good faith: Participant agrees to take part in the classroom training and workshop in good faith and will communicate with the program organizers, instructors and staff with constructive input and feedback as to improve the quality of the training program in the future. Participants agrees to abide to the classroom best practice and show courtesy to instructors and other participants.

4. Residents of San Bernardino County have priority registration, although Non-San Bernardino County Residents are encouraged to register.

Registration: http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm
Tuition Fee - $395

Event precise location and contact information

Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact:
Ken Heiman
(408) 280-6266
info@ianano.org

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http://www.cinano.com/BE.html

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Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT)

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:30:02 +0100

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http://cint.lanl.gov/

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Sandia National Laboratories, P. O. Box 5800

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87185-1413

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505.844.1071

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505.844.6098

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CINT is one of five NSRCs throughout the U.S. that form an integrated national program, affiliated with major facilities at the DOEs National Laboratories, to cover the diverse aspects of nanoscience and technology. This complex aspires to become a cornerstone of the nation's nanotechnology revolution, contributing to DOEs principal missions in national defense, energy, and the environment while providing an invaluable resource for universities and industries.

Through its core facility in Albuquerque with gateways to both Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, CINT provides open access to tools and expertise needed to explore the continuum from scientific discovery to the integration of nanostructures into the micro- and macro world.

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Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Mana

aneeshasks — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:46:42 +0000

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Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Manage the Hurdles?”

Learn how to navigate through the complexities and policy changes that biotech and nanotech products face today. Expert advice and case studies will provide valuable lessons on how policy and regulation is influencing technology in the US and EU and what companies can do to save time and cost throughout the process. Do regulatory agencies have the legal authority to make judgments on nanomaterials? Are they ready for this responsibility?

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Clearing the US and EU Regulatory Path to Product Approval – “What Similarities and Differences Exist and How Can Companies Manage the Hurdles?”

Featured Speakers:

Kjell Srandberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Advisory Board Chairman NDA,
Regulatory Consultant Service AB,
Former Director General of the Swedish Medical Products Agency & member of CPMP

Ricardo Carvajal,
Esq. Of Counsel, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.,
former – FDA Counsel

Moderator: Michael A. Swit, Esq.
Vice President, The Weinberg Group

Place: Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92130

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
5:30pm Reception and networking
6:30pm Program begins

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Place: Morrison & Foerster, 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92130

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www.nanobionexus.org

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COMS2008 – Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems Conference

nwylde — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:50:59 +0000

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COMS2008: The Premier Conference on Micro-Nanotechnology Commercialization Education!

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COMS (Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems Conference) is the world's most important international meeting place for all those bringing emerging small technologies from concept to the marketplace.

Network with key people from across the world and from every sector of industry, i
ncluding end users, equipment suppliers, angel investors, venture capitalists, government representatives, and academics. Share ideas and opportunities with the leading minds in micro and nanotechnology commercialization.

As with previous COMS, we will be including an exhibition of leading companies and institutes working in micro and nanotechnology. Over $2B USD in commercial deals have been made at COMS since its inception in 1994. COMS2008 will host an exhibition with approximately 40 international companies

COMS means business!

Event precise location and contact information

The Westin Resort & Spa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Contact: Patricia Regalado info@mancef-coms2008.org

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http://www.mancef-coms2008.org

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA )

Benj — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:48:10 +0100

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http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/nanotech/index.htm

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Eastbury House, 30 - 34 Albert Embankment

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SE1 7TL

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Our aim is to protect and improve the environment, and to integrate the environment with other policies across Government and in international fora. Effective protection of the environment requires activity on many wide-ranging different fronts - for example, from acting to limit global environmental threats (such as global warming) to safeguarding individuals from the effects of poor air quality or toxic chemicals. It is one of the four objectives of sustainable development. Actions to protect the environment also produce benefits such as housing (through improved energy efficiency of buildings), social progress (through action to combat fuel poverty) and economic growth (through more efficient use of resources, such as re-use, recycling and recovery of waste).

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Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) : Nanotechnology

Benj — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:34:24 +0100

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http://www.fda.gov/nanotechnology/

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5600 Fishers Lane

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20857

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To facilitate the regulation of nanotechnology products, the Agency has formed a NanoTechnology Interest Group (NTIG) which is made up of representatives from all the Centers. The NTIG meets quarterly to ensure there is effective communication between the Centers. Most of the Centers also have working groups that establish the network between their different components.

There are also a wide range of products involving nanotechnologies which are regulated by other federal agencies. The breadth of products regulated by FDA and the other agencies is shown in below.

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Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences ( GNS )

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:57:45 +0100

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http://www.gns.cri.nz/

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1 Fairway drive

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5010

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+64 4 570 1444

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+64 4 570 4600

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GNS is a Crown Research Institute (CRI) wholly owned by the New Zealand Government and incorporated on 1 July 1992.

GNS's core purpose is to understand earth systems and technologies and to transform this knowledge into economic and social benefits for New Zealand.

The work we do here at GNS can be loosely divided up into the following categories:

The Active Earth:
Understanding the natural forces operating within the Earth.

Earth Resources:
Understanding our mineral, hydrocarbon, geothermal and groundwater
resources.

Using the Atom:
Using isotopic techniques to further our knowledge of biological,
geological, medical, and industrial processes.

Earth History:
Understanding the origin and evolution of the New Zealand landmass
and its flora and fauna, and improving our knowledge of global climate change.

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Ministry of Research : Nanosciences portal

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:53:00 +0100

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http://www.nanomicro.recherche.gouv.fr/

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Many important programs concentrate on this rapidly developing sector, and it has considerable financial support in industrialized countries.
In France, the Ministry for Research, the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) and the CEA (Atomic Energy Center) have backed many activities promoting the nanosciences and nanotechnologies.

This site presents descriptions of activities and projects currently under way in France, as well as the technological means that have been put in place in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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Nano Segin Ltd

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:16:51 +0000

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http://www.nanosegin.com/

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pnl@nanosegin.com

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Old Station House, Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire,

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GL15 5ET

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+ 44 12 91 68 99 60

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+ 44 15 94 49 14 50

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P. N. Leonard

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We hold world-wide patents on unique methods of achieving wearable computers and wearable telephones. These technologies will provide invisible, light-weight, and low-cost wearable electronics. The technologies have a wide range of additional consumer and industrial applications, including invisible RFID tags, retail, wholesale, distribution, medical, security, military, and wide-ranging manufacturing applications.

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NanoScale Material Stewardship Seminar

btran@ianano.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:22:25 +0100

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Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CALEPA) to discuss new initiatives and implement mutually beneficial standards for nanoparticles.

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Join the International Association of Nanotechnology, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) on Wednesday, August 13, to provide input on new initiatives and regulations underway concerning nanotechnology.

At the beginning of this year, the USEPA launched its Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program to help provide a firmer scientific foundation for regulatory decisions by encouraging voluntary submission and development of information, including risk management practices for nanoscale materials. The stewardship program encourages participants – including manufacturers – to develop and report data on nanomaterials.

New State laws also provide a mechanism for state agencies to collaborate with chemical manufacturers to develop information such as analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, bioconcentration and other relevant information for chemicals manufactured or imported in the State. Under this new law, for instance, manufacturers may be required to provide information about chemical upon the request of that State, within a year of the request.

The State of California is also becoming involved with nanomaterials, including a new regulatory approach the Department of Toxic Substances Control is undertaking to compile relevant information on nanomaterials, as well as other chemicals. Chapter 699, Sections 57018-57020 became part of the Health and Safety Code in California in 2006. This new law provides a mechanism for state agencies to collaborate with chemical manufacturers to develop information such as analytical test methods, fate and transport in the environment, bioconcentration and other relevant information for chemicals manufactured or imported in the State. Included in the law is the requirement that manufacturers shall provide specified information about chemicals of concern within a year of the Department's request."

Jim Alwood, from USEPA’s Chemical Control Division in Washington, D.C., will discuss his agency’s nanotechnology program, including an overview of the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program. Dr. Jeff Wong, Chief Scientist for the DTSC, will highlight the main provisions of the new state law and how the Department and the nano industry can work together in implementing it.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network and dialogue with industry partners, government representatives and manufacturers as these new rules and regulations are put into place!

Who Should Attend:

1. Representatives from companies that manufacture, import, process, or use nanoscale materials for commercial purposes, including those who:

* Manufacture or import engineered nanoscale materials;
* Physically or chemically modify or process an engineered nanoscale material;
* Physically or chemically modify or process a non-nanoscale material to create an engineered nanoscale material; or
* Use engineered nanoscale materials in the manufacture of a product.

2. Researchers who develop or study engineered nanoscale materials.

3. Business professionals interested in public policy and potential standards related to nanotechnology.

Speakers:

Jim Alwood
Program Manager, Chemical Control Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Jeff Wong
Chief Scientist, Department of Toxic Substances Control
California Environmental Protection Agency

Registration Fee $95
(includes conference materials and light lunch)
http://cinano.com/registration-NanoStewardship.htm

Event precise location and contact information

Location:
International Association of Nanotechnology HQ
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126

Contact:
Brian Tran
(408) 280- 6222
btran@ianano.org

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http://www.ianano.org/NanoStewardship.htm

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NanoScale Materials Stewardship Seminar

Nanotechnology at NIOSH

Benj — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:09:08 +0000

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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech/default.html

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1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674). Outside the U.S. 513-533-8326

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Research focuses NIOSH’s scientific expertise, and its efforts, on answering the questions that are essential to understanding these implications and applications:

* How might workers be exposed to nano-sized particles in the manufacturing or industrial use of nanomaterials?
* How do nanoparticles interact with the body’s systems?
* What effects might nanoparticles have on the body’s systems?

As part of this effort, NIOSH is conducting strategic planning and research, partnering with public and private-sector colleagues from the United States and abroad, and making the information and interim recommendations widely available. As observers generally agree, research to answer these questions is critical for maintaining U.S. competitiveness in the growing and dynamic nanotechnology market.

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Nanotechnology Characterization Lab ( NCL )

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:57:19 +0100

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http://ncl.cancer.gov/

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National Cancer Institute at Frederick, Attn: Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, P.O. Box B, Building 469, 1050 Boyles Street

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21702-1201

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301-846-6939

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301-846-6399

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The NCI believes that the NCL's activities will markedly speed the development of nanotechnology-based products for cancer patients, reduce the risk of doing so, and encourage private-sector investment in this promising area of technology development. By achieving its goals the NCL will provide a comprehensive set of baseline characterization parameters that will enable cancer biologists, drug and diagnostic developers, and clinical oncologists to apply their tools to solving problems that most affect cancer patients. This work will also lay a scientific foundation that will enable the FDA to make sound decisions concerning the testing and approval of nanoscale cancer diagnostics, imaging agents, and therapeutics.

To achieve its Mission, the NCL has established the following six objectives:

-Establish and Standardize an Analytical Cascade for Nanomaterial Characterization

-Facilitate the Clinical Development and Regulatory Review of Nanomaterials for Cancer Clinical Trials

-Identify and Characterize Critical Parameters Related to Nanomaterials' Absorption, Distribution, -Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity Profiles of Nanomaterials Using Animal Models

-Examine the Biological and Functional Characteristics of Multicomponent/Combinatorial Aspects of Nanoscaled Therapeutic, Molecular and Clinical Diagnostics, and Detection Platforms

-Engage and Facilitate Academic and Industrial-Based Knowledge Sharing of Nanomaterial Performance Data and Behavior Resulting from Pre-Clinical Testing

-Interface with Other Nanotechnology Efforts

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Nanotechnology in Australia

Benj — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:04:07 +0100

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http://www.nanotechnology.gov.au/

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National Institute for Nanotechnology ( NINT )

Benj — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:48:22 +0100

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http://nint-innt.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/home/index_e.html

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11421 Saskatchewan Drive

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Our researchers are focused on the revolutionary work being done at the nano-scale, the world of individual atoms or molecules. The main focus of our research is the integration of nano-scale devices and materials into complex nanosystems that are connected to the outside world. The long-term objective is to discover "design rules" for nanotechnology, and develop platforms for building nanosystems and materials that can be constructed and programmed for a particular application.

Located on the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton, Alberta, NINT's upcoming 15,000 square-metre building will be one of the world’s most technologically advanced research facilities and will house laboratory space that will be the quietest in Canada.

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National Institute of standards and Technology (Nist): Nanotechnology

Benj — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:03:14 +0100

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http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/nanotech.htm

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Nist Public Inquiries Unit: 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3460

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20899-3460

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NIST, an agency of the Commerce Department's Technology Administration, was founded in 1901 as the nation's first federal physical science research laboratory. Over the years, the scientists and technical staff at NIST have made solid contributions to image processing, DNA diagnostic "chips," smoke detectors, and automated error-correcting software for machine tools. Just a few of the other areas in which NIST has had major impact include atomic clocks, X-ray standards for mammography, scanning tunneling microscopy, pollution-control technology, and high-speed dental drills. We invite you to explore our web site to learn about our current projects, to find out how you can work with us, or to make use of our products and services.

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Benj — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:21:49 +0100

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http://www.nih.gov/

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9000 Rockville Pike

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20892

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301-496-4000

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Begun as a one-room Laboratory of Hygiene in 1887, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research.

NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. The goals of the agency are as follows: 1) foster fundamental creative discoveries, innovative research strategies, and their applications as a basis to advance significantly the Nation's capacity to protect and improve health; 2) develop, maintain, and renew scientific human and physical resources that will assure the Nation's capability to prevent disease; 3) expand the knowledge base in medical and associated sciences in order to enhance the Nation's economic well-being and ensure a continued high return on the public investment in research; and 4) exemplify and promote the highest level of scientific integrity, public accountability, and social responsibility in the conduct of science.

In realizing these goals, the NIH provides leadership and direction to programs designed to improve the health of the Nation by conducting and supporting research: in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure of human diseases; in the processes of human growth and development; in the biological effects of environmental contaminants; in the understanding of mental, addictive and physical disorders; in directing programs for the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information in medicine and health, including the development and support of medical libraries and the training of medical librarians and other health information specialists.