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Events
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nanotechnology Public Meeting |
| When: |
September 8, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
The FDA is considering development of agency “guidances” and a public meeting has been scheduled to “assist the agency in further implementing the recommendations of the Nanotechnology Task Force Report.” The report, issued in 2007, provided recommendations on covered foods, (including dietary supplements), food and color additives (including food contact substances), animal drugs and feeds, cosmetics, human drugs and biologics, and medical devices. |
| Location: |
University Systems of Maryland: The Universities at Shady Grove Conference Center, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 |
| Cost: |
Free |
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NanoRisk Analysis |
| When: |
September 10-11, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
This workshop brings together experts from diverse disciplines to evaluate how the field of risk analysis can address the considerable uncertainties currently associated with impacts from nanoscale materials and nanotechnologies. |
| Location: |
Cafritz Conference Center, George Washington University, 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 |
| Cost: |
$350 for non-government, $300 for government |
| Event: |
3rd International Conference on the Environmental Effects of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials |
| When: |
September 15-16, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
Engineered nanoparticles and nanomaterials offer many potential socio-economic, health and environmental benefits as a result of novel properties and behaviour that materials can exhibit when manufactured at the nanoscale. While the production of nanomaterials is undergoing exponential growth, their biological effects and environmental fate and behaviour are relatively unknown. This meeting is the third international meeting on this topic following the success of the 2nd meeting held in London last year. The venue for 2008 will be the University of Birmingham. |
| Location: |
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK, Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344 |
| Cost: |
PhD students £200; SETAC/SEB/SCI members £200; Full £250 |
| Event: |
4th International NanoRegulation Conference 2008 |
| When: |
September 16-17, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
The topic of this year’s NanoRegulation Conference are voluntary measures in the identification, assessment, control and communication of nanotechnology risks (Nano Risk Governance). In the context of a rapidly evolving research field, existing regulations reach their limits. Authorities as well as industry and the public strive towards establishing a regulatory framework that is capable of coping with both opportunities and risks of this technology. |
| Location: |
St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Cost: |
€ 400 before July 31, € 475 After, student discounts and day rates available |
| Event: |
Nanotech Northern Europe 2008 |
| When: |
September 23-25, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
Safe development of nanotechnology - This theme covers the safe and responsible development of nanotechnology. The theme will cover the latest scientific research into the biological impact of engineered nanoparticles on the human body and the environment, in order to disseminate findings and to create cooperation and exchange in this field of research. Sessions will also look at risk assessment and regulatory approaches from national or multinational bodies, consumers and industry. |
| Location: |
Bella Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Cost: |
Until 15 June '08 - Regular € 490, Academic € 390, Day Rate € 390; Until 12 Sept '08 - Regular € 590, Academic € 490, Day Rate € 390; Onsite - Regular € 790, Academic € 790, Day Rate € 450 |
| Event: |
"Safety for Success" Dialogue Workshop: Communicating on Safety |
| When: |
October 2-3, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
Structured exchange of views on the latest developments of nanotechnologies, on the best ways to insure an appropriate implementation of the legislation and on how to improve communication between stakeholders. Organized by the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers of the European Commission. |
| Location: |
Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe, Place Jourdan,1, 1040 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium Tel : +32.2 2355100, Fax : +32.2 2355101, E-mail: H5282@accor.com |
| Cost: |
Free |
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International Environmental Nanotechnology Conference: Applications and Implications |
| When: |
October 7-9, 2008 |
| Synopsis: |
The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss the nanotechnology applications for remediation of environmental contaminants; the implications of releasing manufactured nanoparticles into the environment, and pollution control and nano-enabled sensing. |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601, Phone: (312) 565-1234 |
| Cost: |
$475.00 |
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