Several interesting nanotech conferences upcoming particularly the March 21 - 22, 2005 confererence on Nanoparticle Technology for Drug Delivery and the April 5 -8, 2005 conference on Biomedicine Miniaturization.
February 24, 2005 - February 25, 2005
Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance
As nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and cognitive science advance, researchers are now discovering new ways to integrate their findings. This convergence will bring new approaches to what are currently very diverse areas of research - converging technology platforms, physical and mental performance, human-machine interface, human cognition and communication, learning, work efficiency, and many others. On their own, each of these technologies offers the potential for extraordinary advancement, but combined their potential is enormous and may provide revolutionary advancement in human longevity, quality of life, learning and productivity.
In 2002, the National Science Foundation and Department of Commerce issued the first report on converging technologies for improving human performance, and its outcome is already reflected in several NSF projects. The report asserts that converging technologies is "a broad, cross-cutting, emerging and timely opportunity of interest to individuals, society and humanity in the long-term." It also states, "It is far-reaching and fundamental, urging the transformation of science, engineering and technology at its very roots. The new developments will be revolutionary and must be governed by respect for human welfare and dignity."
This conference has been designed and will be co-chaired by Drs. William Sims Bainbridge, Carlo Montemagno and Mihail C. Roco. Dr. Bainbridge is Director of the Science and Engineering Informatics Program of the NSF, and has directed the division's Human Computer Interaction, Universal Access, and Knowledge and Cognitive Systems Program. Dr. Montemagno is Deputy Director, California Nano Systems Institute; Co-Director, Institute of Cell Mimetic Space Exploration (CMISE); Roy and Carol Doumani Professor and Chair, Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Roco is a Senior Advisor at the NSF, and Chairs the U.S. National Science and Technology Council's Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology (NSET). He also oversees the National Nanotechnology Initiative. Drs. Roco and Bainbridge were co-editors of the NSF/DOC report “Converging Technologies for Improving Performance” (Kluwer, 2003), and Drs. Roco and Montemagno were co-editors of “Coevolution of Human Potential and Converging Technologies” (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004).
The potential of converging technologies for influencing and defining the future of the new products and services, and ultimately of human performance, is very broad. If you are interested in hearing directly from industry, government, research and educational leaders who will showcase methods for integrating knowledge to improve human performance, including presentations on convergence products and manufacturing processes already in
development, you cannot afford to miss this event.
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March 21, 2005 - March 22, 2005
Nanoparticle Technology for Drug Delivery
Pre-Formulation to Commercialization
March 21-22, 2005 * Park Hyatt Hotel * Philadelphia, PA
Explore cutting-edge approaches to drug delivery using nanoparticles. Understand imaging with dendrimers, nano particles and metabolism, the toxicology and the difficult questions this research engenders. Hear from the scientists, formulators, researchers and the companies who have commercialized the technology.
Contact: Rosalie DeQuattro, 978-266-9256, rosalie.dequattro@parexel.com
Conference website
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April 5, 2005 - April 8, 2005
Biomedicine Miniaturization 2005
The ASME Nanotechnology Institute is pleased to announce Biomedicine Miniaturization 2005 - a robust, timely and expanded training program to be offered from April 5-8, 2005 at the Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport Hotel. The 2005 program will build on the success of the 2004 Nanotechnology Growth Opportunites for the Biotech and Medical Device Sectors Impact Forum which attracted engineers, researchers, business, legal and finance professionals from : Nanotrope, Medtronic, NASA Ames Research Center, Nanosciences, AMI Semiconductor, Bioforce Nanosciences, Pacific Growth Strategy, Pillsbury Winthrop, Applied Micro Structures, Allergan, Scripps Research Institute, Tektronix, Versant Ventures, and many more!
Participants will benefit from the co-location of ASME's 3rd Bioengineering Technology Seminar in 2005. The following intense solutions-oriented short courses will be offered by ASME's CEI : Biomaterials in the Design of Medical Devices; Bionanotechnology: The Use of Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications Cardiovascular Systems; Mechanics & Protection for Head Related Sports Injuries; Neuro-rehabilitation: Measurement and Control; and Intellectual Property and Intellectual Asset Management. Established firms and start-ups are invited to participate in our exhibition - contact Brandes Smith at smithb@asme.org
Visit the conference website for more detailed information visit here
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April 17, 2005 - April 20, 2005
ASME 5th Annual MEMS Technology Seminar
Choose between 5 nanotutorials and 7 3-day course during this 2005 event. Visit our website for more information.
asme.org
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April 20, 2005 - April 21, 2005
World NanoEconomic Conference
The World Nano-Economic Congress (WNEC) events have established themselves as comprehensive meetings that bring together the thought leaders in science, government, and business to discuss the entire value chain of nanotechnology's commercial development.
With Nobel Prize winners, former world leaders, high-ranking government officials, and board members of Fortune 100 companies on its speaker faculty, the WNEC has moved the discussion of nanotechnology from a few nanotechnology evangelists and researchers to those who shape policy and economic initiatives.
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(May 8, 2005 - May 13, 2005) Nanotech 2005
(May 23, 2005 - May 25, 2005) 4th Annual Nanobusiness Conference
(June 6, 2005 - June 8, 2005) European Congress & Exhibition NanoTrends 2005
(June 9, 2005 - June 11, 2005) 2005 China International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology
(August 29, 2005 - September 2, 2005) TNT2005 Trends in Nanotechnology
(September 4, 2005 - September 6, 2005) MME 05 - MICROMECHANICS EUROPE 2005
(September 28, 2005 - September 29, 2005) Italian Micro & Nanotechnology Forum
(September 28, 2005 - September 29, 2005) NANOFORUM
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