The safety of nanoparticles will be discussed at a EuroSciCon meeting on 27th February 2009 at BioPark Hertfordshire.  The deadline for reduced rate registration is December 20th 2008 so book now by clicking on www.regonline.co.uk/nano09 .

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The Chair, Dr. Shareen H. Doak (University of Wales Swansea, UK)  says “The nanotechnology industry is rapidly growing with promises of substantial benefits that will have significant global, economic and scientific impacts, applicable to a whole host of areas from engineering and electronics to environmental remediation and medical healthcare. However, at present there is growing concern over the safety of nanomaterials with respect to occupational, consumer and environmental exposures. This timely symposium is aimed at bringing together eminent scientists at the forefront of the nanotoxicology field to present their current research findings and discuss the potential impact of nanomaterials on human health and the environment. This event will therefore present an ideal opportunity for toxicologists, nanotechnologists, industrial members and governmental regulatory agencies to interact and discuss the latest developments in this controversial field"

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Talks include:

Linking the Toxicology and Ecotoxicology of Nanoparticles
Professor Vicki Stone, Napier University, Scotland

Possible Fate, Behaviour and Ecotoxicology of Nanoparticles in Natural Waters
Dr Jamie Lead, The University of Birmingham,UK

Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials to Trout: Implications for Fish Toxicity Testing, Characterisation of Test Media, & Regulation.
Dr Richard Handy, Plymouth University, UK

Biological response of fish cell cultures and sticklebacks to cadmium and silver nanoparticles.
Dr Brett Lyons, CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science), Weymouth Laboratory.

Health implications of Nanoparticles

Professor Wolfgang G. Kreyling, Helmholtz Zentrum München Research Center for Health & Environment;  Institute of Inhalation Biology, Focus Network Nanoparticles and Health, Germany