NanoMaterials & NanoBiomaterials - Fundamentals & Insights into the Future Innovations

Introduction

Who should attend:

The workshop suits those with basic to medium knowledge background and/or experience in Physical and Biological Sciences, and will be of great use to:

Undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Engineering & Medical Sciences
Industry scientific/technical staff seeking for further skills
R&D Scientists and Innovators

Objectives:

Giving the attendees an overview and insight into the fundamentals of Nanotechnology
Introducing to the potentials of Nanomaterials (NMs) and NanoBioMaterials (NBMs) applications and their impacts on the future of medical & industrial innovations
Assisting the participant with identifying the paths for individuals or firms to find new opportunities in NBMs.

Workshop Main Topics:

A. Introduction to NMs & NBMs (ST)

Introduction to Nanosciece & Nanotechnology
Synthesis & characterisation of nanomaterials (NMs)
Nanomaterials for biological sciences (NBMs)
Current and future marketing aspects

B. Applications in Nanomedicine (LU, LJMU)

NMs & NBMs in Drug Delivery; diagnosis and therapies in cancer and brain diseases;
Detection and prevention of infection;
Bioimaging for medical diagnosis;

C. Nanomaterials in Biomedical Engineering (KU)

Surface modification of implants by new types of peptides
Solid lipid nanoparticles as drug carrier

D. Hands on session on NanoMaterials; demonstrations and experimental tutorial (NB)

Preparation, modification and detection; simple laboratory demonstrations
Health and safety concerns

Venue: Liverpool Science Park, Liverpool, UK
Registration: £120 for graduates and professionals; £80 for students
Included in the registration: Lunch and refreshments, teaching materials, certificate of attendance