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Scientists at the University of Liverpool are undertaking a project to tailor nanodelivery methods to improve effectiveness of drugs and develop new approaches for future drug development. Leading pharmaceutical firms Astra Zeneca and Merck are among the partners in the collaboration.
Dr Kattesh V. Katti, a leader in the areas of nansocience and green technology research, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Science (DSc) from Karnatak University in Dharwad, India. Dr. Katti is also Professor of Radiology & Physics and Senior Research Scientist at University of Missouri-Columbia.
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Rice University nanoresearchers say they are unlocking a new and inexpensive process to improve nanotube self-assembly. The process could speed commercialization of electronic, material and biomedical offerings.
Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology at NASA's Center for Nanotechnology, has been recognized for his technical and educational contributions to and leadership in nanotechnology with the 2008 NSEF award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum (AIChE NSEF).
The National Science Foundation and Rice University will investigate how nanoparticles travel throughout the food chain to help ensure food health and safety. The project will be led by Dr. Pedro Alvarez, chair of Rice’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and Vicki Colvin, Director of Rice’s Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology.
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The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind., adjacent to the city of South Bend and approximately 90 miles east of Chicago.
The Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF) is a national user facility that supports a broad range of nanoscale science and technology projects by providing state-of-the-art resources coupled with expert staff support.
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In August, the Australian Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) released results from a public awareness survey of 1,000 Australians on nanotechnology benefits and risks. Among the findings: There is a “high level of belief” that nanotechnology can improve quality of life and ensure economic benefits. Survey found few respondents were concerned about nanotechnology, although most say risks could arise and should be addressed. Report conducted by Market Attitude Research Services.
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