Contemporary issues from the network

BioNanoNet has a new CEO

BioNanoNet has a new staff member

NANOFORCE newsletter BioNanoNet members – presentation

Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz Universi-ty of Technology

BioNanoNet success stories

Project ERA NET VALIPRO BioNanoNet project presentation

Project NANoREG BioNanoNet retrospect

Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials,

Brussels, 30th January 2013

BioNanoMed 2013

BioNanoNet announcements

BioNanoNet events

Conference calendar – BioNanoNet on-site

General conference calendar Finally

NEWS 2013/01

Our next newsletter will be published in June 2013.

(We request you to send your contributions by 11th June, 2013).

Editorial: Contemporary issues from the network

BioNanoNet has a new CEO

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!

BioNanoNet welcomes you to our first issue in 2013. We wish you all the best and a

successful year!

The new year 2013 also brings a change in the BioNanoNet team: Priv.Doz. DI Dr.

Frank Sinner has retired as CEO after successful years, in which he contributed

strongly to make BioNanoNet what it is now.

Dear Frank, thank you very much for your efforts,

all the best for your future!

Mag.a Gabriele Katz and our new CEO Andreas FALK, MSc, are now leading the

BioNanoNet. Andreas Falk has been coordinating

the BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH and

working on several projects in the thematic field of

nanotechnology, nanotoxicology, nano-health and

sensor solutions within the past years. He is setting

up an international hub system focusing on fostering

the communication between experts in the field of

nano-safety within the EURO-NanoTox (European Center for Nanotoxicology). He

represents Austria, BioNanoNet and its members within several national and

international working groups, always having future project ideas and value added for

BioNanoNet members in his mind, and promoting collaborations amongst the

scientific clientele. He holds a degree in biomedical science (1999) and business

administration (2011) combining two major scientific and economic fields into one

central contact point for the whole Austrian Nano-Community.

On behalf of the entire BioNanoNet team, we thank you for your cooperation in the

past years and look forward to exciting times in future!

BioNanoNet has a new project staff member

Nikolaus LADENHAUF, MA

We are pleased to introduce Nikolaus Ladenhauf as our new member of the Bio-

NanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH. After graduating in “Health Management in

Tourism” at the FH JOANNEUM in Bad Gleichenberg, Mr. Ladenhauf collaborated in

various national and international projects. Since October 15th, 2012 he is part of our

BioNanoNet team and works as scientific assistant in three different projects:

Scientific assistance in the national FFG project “NanoProdEx – Identification

and Exposure”.

Scientific contribution in the CE and ERDF co-funded project “NANOFORCE -

Nanotechnology for Chemical Enterprises – how to link scientific knowledge to

the business in the Central Europe".

Coordinative assistance in the EU FP7 project “SPIDIMAN – Single-Port Insu-

lin Infusion for Improved Diabetes Management”.

Welcome in our team!

NANOFORCE Newsletter

The NANOFORCE project is implemented in the CENTRAL EUROPE Program

co-financed by the ERDF. The BioNanoNet ForschungsGmbH participates in this

project together with 8 partners from 7 countries of Central Europe.

NANOFORCE project is to foster the innovative nanotechnology-sector networks

across Central Europe regions by bringing together public and private organizations

to carry out collaborative and interdisciplinary researches on nanomaterials.

NANOFORCE locates and bundles the competences in the countries and identifies

and checks technologies on its compatibility with the REACH regulation and its appli-

cation potential. Modern interactive methods like online platforms, informative fora

and topic-specific workshops shall ensure the exchange of information between re-

search groups and industry.

NANOFORCE was started on May 1st, 2011, and runs until October 31st, 2013.

The 2nd NANOFORCE newsletter is focusing on the presentation and promotion of

WP5 (Supporting Nano R&D Commercialization and Industrialization) and WP6 (In-

terregional Nanotech Venture Capital Fund & Capacity Building). Highlights from the

past NANOFORCE Infodays and Joint Working Tables are shown as well as an

events calendar to inform you about next nano-events (where NANOFORCE will be

partially present to promote the project).

Please download our second NANOFORCE NEWSLETTER.

For more information about NANOFORCE please visit www.nanoforceproject.eu.

BioNanoNet members – presentation

Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Ma-terials - ICTM, Graz University of Technology

Contact

Univ. Prof. Dr. DI Franz STELZER

franz.stelzer@tugraz.at http://ictm.tugraz.at

General Introduction

Materials research and especially the development of new materials is a significant

challenge to scientists and researchers, as materials have been the basis for most of

our technological developments. Especially functional materials play an increasing

role in the development of our future, including nanomaterials, functional polymers,

high performance materials, electro-active, photo-responsive and magnetic materials,

etc.

ICTM has been devoted to this type of research for more than 40 years. Created by

merging two institutes 5 years ago. Comprised this institute plays a major role in de-

veloping functional plastic materials. With of some 70 researchers it covers research

topics that may be categorized within three main areas: materials synthesis, materi-

als characterization and energy related materials & electrochemical processes.

In more detail, the main topics can be grouped and named as

• Synthesis of Functional Polymers, Modification of Polymers

• Olefin Metathesis, ROMP,

• Porous Polymers

• Biocidal Polymers

• Polymers for Medical Applications

• Microwave-Assisted Polymerizations

• Bio(based) Polymers

• Molecular Characterization of Materials

• Polymer Characterization

• Spectroscopy and Mechanical Testing

• Small Scale Polymer Processing,

• Thin Film Technology

• Energy Related Materials & Electrochemical Processes

• Research on Li-Ion-Batteries

• Diffusion Phenomena in Solids

• Transport Properties of Nano-Materials

• Piezo-Ceramics

• Electrochemical Deposition of metal layers

• Surface and Interface Chemistry

The orientation of ICTM towards applied research has been recognized by the estab-

lishment of three Christian-Doppler-Laboratories (CD-Laboratory for Advanced Ferro-

ic Oxides, CD-Laboratory for Nanocomposite Solar Cells, and CD-Labor for Lithium

batteries - Aging Effects and New Materials) and the participation in the Center of

Competence for Electrochemical Surface Technology (CEST) and in the Polymer

Competence Center Leoben (PCCL). Numerous research projects – reflecting the

institute's broad expertise – are executed in cooperation with national and interna-

tional funding agencies like Austrian Science Fund (FWF), Austrian Nanoinitiative,

Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and Research Directorate-General of

the European Union and with industrial partners and SMEs. ICTM is a strong partner

in many cooperative projects funded by Austrian funding agencies or by the Europe-

an Council.

Selected Highlights of ICTM’s Research

Topic: Li-Ion-Batteries, Transport Properties:

The research in energy storage in batteries has

been a strong field of research in one of the “precur-

sor institutes” of ICTM since quite a time. Now again

this field takes up speed with the research and de-

velopment of Li-ion batteries. Especially the search

for new electrode and electrolyte materials is driven

forward in order to enhance the capacities and the

charging speed of this type of batteries. But before

applied research can be successfully understood

fundamental research has to deliver its inputs for better understanding the chemistry

and the physics of this battery type. So a number of scientific approaches and meth-

ods can be named to reach this goal. Besides the search for new materials or mate-

rials modifications the understanding of the mechanism of Ion transport in those ma-

terials has to be improved. Therefore the investigation of Diffusion phenomena in sol-

ids studied by solid state NMR spectroscopy and Impedance Spectroscopy (IS) is an

important project.

In addition investigations very close to application (e.g. cyclization under various

electrical and thermal conditions) are carried out with respect to better understanding

of aging processes and to deliver data for better life time and state of health simula-

tions and models of Li-Ion cells or whole battery moduls.

Topic: Photovoltaics and Nano-composites

Photovoltaic cells and systems are developed based on

inorganic semiconductors combined with organic poly-

mers. Thus flexible thin films can be produced. The pro-

cessing of such cells and modules should be possible

inroll2roll processes. So the development of such systems

within the CD-Lab is driven towards optimized processa-

bility and towards higher efficiencies. Until now efficien-

cies in the range of 3 – 4 % have been reached.

Actually, new hybrid and thin film systems are investigat-

ed that are expected to deliver higher efficiencies and ex-

tended life-time, but are better compatible with flexible

applications like “textile architectures”. Together with op-

timized storage systems (“polymer batteries”) this would perfectly fit to a lot of mod-

ern outdoor activities.

Topic: General Electrochemistry and Surface Technology:

The main goal of another project is the characterization and development of anode

reactions for electroplating of metals from ionic liquids and from so-called „deep eu-

tectic solvents“ or quaternary ammonium ionic liquids on steel and titanium. Pure ion-

ic liquids or in presence of additives are considered. Electrode reactions are being

studied that take place at the anode during pre-treatment and metal deposition.

Based on the results of this project it will be possible to define ionic liquid electrolytes

that exhibit anode reactions for technical applications that are compatible to the ca-

thodic electrodeposition of the respective metal.

As the use of AM and similar methods are very common in surface science, the de-

velopment of very special SECM-tips for high-resolution investigation were developed

(in cooperation with CE ST). Electrochemical metal deposition on plastic surfaces in

order to enhance their mechanical stability (e.g. airplane wings) are another project in

these context..

Topic: Piezo Ceramics

High performance fuel injection systems con-

tain piezoelectric ceramic components and

thus a material that combines ferroelectric and

ferroelastic properties.The development of

ferroic materials for complex components in

new applications inevitably requires an under-

standing of the relationship between materials

chemistry, processing, microstructure and

properties. The CD-Laboratory for Advanced

Ferroic Oxides covers the topics of new syn-

thesis and processing routes, the understanding of charge transport phenomena, the

interaction of different ferroic properties in a material and the development of materi-

als for high electrical and mechanical load. This CD-Lab is a joint research project

supported by EPCOS OHG, a member of the TDK-EPC-Group.

Topic: Olefin Metathesis – Initiators, Polymerizations, Applications

At ICTM particular emphasis has been given given to the use and development the

Olefin Metathesis Reaction since ist very beginning; actually the development and

optimization of ruthenium based initiators for ring opening metathesis polymerisation

(ROMP) and the synthesis of polymer specialities via ROMP is in the focus of the

synthetic research. Two feature articles published by staff-members of ICTM give an

overview on the latest developments in this field. As an example for a most recent

application we succeeded in preparing a polyHIPE material based on poly(dicyclo-

pentadiene) using Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerisation (ROMP) of dicyclopenta-

diene.

Poly-HIPE-Material synthesized via ROMP

Topic: antimicrobial polymers and non-leaching contact biocides

Steadily growing demands for healthy living and increasing hygienic standards re-

quire the establishment of antimicrobial materials for applications like water pipes,

sanitary equipment and food processing / packaging. Coating of material surfaces

with biocides is one key strategy for the development of materials with antimicrobial

surfaces. Within this (temporary) approach, low-molecular weight antimicrobial

agents, such as antibiotics, chlorinated phenols or Ag+-based compounds, have been

generally used with the consequence of a steady increase of resistances. Hence, it is

desirable to substitute these low molecular weight substances by macromolecular

antimicrobial agents (second permanent approach), where mere contact of microbes

with the surface of a solid polymer is sufficient to provide the targeted antimicrobial

effect.

ICTM’s researcher succeeded in developing new polycationic polymers with high ac-

tivity (1 % in PE killing various bacteria completely according to standard tests).

Topic: Functional (Bio)Polymers and Polymers for medical applications

Two strategies in the field of biomedical application of polymers are focused on. On

the one hand, bioresorbable implants for the fixation of bone fractures are developed

that are expected to show two major benefits: implant removal will be redundant (sav-

ing a second operation and thus reducing risk and effort for the patient) and fracture

healing will be enhanced by the special properties of these implants. The next gener-

ation of bioresorbable implants is currently being tested in animals. By development

of (libraries of) hydrogels with tailor-made wettability and swelling degrees the me-

chanical properties, the degradability and biocompatibility in general shall be opti-

mized.

The second area of focus aims at the synthesis and modification of biopolymers such

as PLAs and PHAs. New synthetic procedures modification methods shall adopt the

properties for various applications. So the combination with antimicrobial polymers

offers new fields of application in food packaging, but also in medical applications.

Finally, the modification of biopolymers like lingo-cellulosic materials is another part

of this topic. Modified fibers and from native or regenerated cellulose are modified in

order to optimize the properties with respect to applications in personalized pharma-

ceuticals, wound treatment, sensor applications etc.

Topic: Microwave-assisted Synthesis and polymerizations

Microwave-assisted heating differs significantly from conductive heating, based on

the dielectric character of microwaves providing non-contact heating. Vivid discus-

sions have arisen whether microwave-assisted heating can modify selectivity and

change reaction pathways in the case of, e.g., ionic or metal-catalyzed reactions and

stimulated research activities in these areas. The use and benefits of microwave-

assisted heating are investigated in several projects, in particular in two research pro-

jects aiming at material synthesis, in particular „Synthetic approaches towards func-

tional polymers“ and „Surface chemistry and adhesive properties of designed photo-

resist polymers“, both in tight collaboration with the PCCL.

For further Information about people, projects, publications and ac-tivities of ICTM, please visit the website http://ictm.tugraz.at .

BioNanoNet success stories

Project presentation of ERA NET VALIPRO

Point-of-care (POC) protein microarray system for diagnosis of

sepsis – mnt-era.net project VALIPRO

Dr. Claudia Preininger, AIT

The POC microarray system, developed by two non-university research institutes

(AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Fraunhofer Institute of Physical Measurement

Techniques) and three companies (micro resist technology GmbH, Payer Interna-

tional Technologies GmbH and MVZ PD Dr. Volkmann and colleagues GbR) from

Austria and Germany allows a rapid, fully automated, and accurate diagnosis of sep-

sis by use of multiparameter biomarker assays. The sepsis microarray system works

with serum, plasma and whole blood. One drop of blood is sufficient for biomarker

measurement. Each microarray is self-calibrated. BioNanoNet supported the project

in identifying suitable project partners.

Sepsis is a life-threatening systemic body infection manifested by symptoms ranging

from elevated heartbeat, breathing difficulties and fever to severe necrosis of the in-

ternal organs. It is caused by microbial pathogens, mostly bacteria. The mortality rate

is still unacceptably high (about 40%). To improve the outcome for the patient early

stage diagnosis which allows timely administration of antibiotics and intensive-care

treatment are of critical importance.

Using the VALIPRO system the time required for a complete multiplex assay from

sample injection till data readout is 20 min.

The sepsis chip is a simple and low cost cartridge offering an easy and hygienic han-

dling. The cartridge is consisting of two injection moulded parts being merged with

common connection technology:

• The microfluidic chip or cover chip with channel structure manufactured by injection

molding and

• The optical chip with prism for light coupling containing the array of protein spots for

biomarker detection.

The microfluidic part includes channels for sample transport, a waste chamber and a

blood/plasma separation unit. The microarray system also includes pre-analytical

tests like the measurement of bilirubin.

The biomarkers targeted comprise the inflammation markers C reactive protein

(CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and procalcitonin (PCT), specific for bacterial infection.

Though the relevant concentration ranges are extremely different, e.g. µg/mL for

CRP, while pg/mL for IL-6, they can all be measured with the same biochip system

using a single platform coupled with fluorescence detection.

The photo shows one of the two prototypes that will be employed for system valida-

tion with patient samples starting in June 2013. The VALIPRO project (06/2011-

05/2014) is funded by FFG/bmvit and VDI/VDE/bmbf within the mnt-era.net call 2009.

For system demonstration please visit us at the Medica 2013 in Düsseldorf (Novem-

ber, 20-23).

More information is available on our website www.valipro.eu and via info@valipro.eu.

BioNanoNet project presentation

NANoREG – A common European approach to the regulatory testing of nanomaterials

The large-scale collaborative project NANoREG started on 1st March together with 61

project partners and a total budget of more than EUR 50 Mio.

NANoREG aims at collecting and evaluating all existing data, from on-going and

completed national, EU und international sources:

• gap analysis to identify those nanomaterials where regulatory and testing input

is needed either just to give additional guidance, or make modifications to ex-

isting testing schemes, or where new methodologies are needed

• establishing a forum to decide how to implement changes to the guidance and

guidelines

• ensure open and transparent disseminating to stakeholders

BioNanoNet is involved in NANoREG in “WP5 – International dissemination and

communication”. BNN is responsible for website development as well as communica-

tion and dissemination activities (newsletter, conference organizations, press release,

etc.).

More details will soon be available on www.bionanonet.at.

BioNanoNet retrospect

Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials, Brussels, 30

th January 2013

BioNanoNet attended the Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nano-

materials held on 30th January in Brussels. Representatives from the European Par-

liament, Member States and stakeholders presented and discussed the primary find-

ings of the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials.

Sessions focused on 1) the market potential and knowledge base of nanotechnology

as key enabling technology; 2) the policy response giving information on the main

conclusions of the 2nd Regulatory Review, planned follow up and safe use of nano-

materials (worker protection, industrial use, etc.); 3) panel discussion on the policy

response on how to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials while using the full poten-

tial of the new innovations; 4) further development of the knowledge base, especially

focusing on fostering safe and responsible nanotech innovation, addressing needs

for information and future plans to satisfy research, industry and consumer.

A full video recording of the workshop can be viewed HERE.

Mr. Otto Linher, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry opening the Workshop

Conference Room – Albert Borschette Con-ference Center, Brussels

BioNanoMed 2013

BioNanoNet attended the BioNanoMed conference held on 13th to 15th March, 2013

in Krems, Austria.

The topics were focused on Nano-Bio Technology based on Diagnostics and Thera-

py, Regenerative Nanomedicine and Nanomedical Solutions holding interesting Key-

notes and talks on advances in Nanomedicine. Thematic sessions on Nanosafety

aspects and Nano-Imaging-Technologies in medicine have been presented by ex-

perts in the field of nanotoxicology and nano-safety.

Several BioNanoNet-members were active as presenters: Kerstin Gradauer (Insti-

tute of Biophysics, Medcial University Graz) presented “Oral Peptide Delivery using

Thiomer-coated Liposomes” and participated as panellist in the discussion on “Nano-

technology in Pharmacy – Chances for Clinical Applications”; Prof. Heinz Redl (Lud-

wig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Vienna) talked

on “Human Biomaterials and Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration”; Jürgen Lackner

(JOANNEUM RESEARCH – MATERIALS) presented “Bio-inspired, self-assembling

of surface nanostructures by nano-wrinkled thin films on polyurethane based bio-

materials”, and Prof. Rudolf Stollberger (Institute of Medical Engineering, Graz Uni-

versity of Technology) gave a talk on “On the Road to Cellular and Molecular MRI

with Iron-Nanoparticles”. Within the NanoSafety-Session EURO-NanoTox members

presented their work on “Plain and Carboxylated short Carbon Nanotubes may cause

Genotoxic Effects by different Mechanisms” by Prof. Eleonore Fröhlich (Center for

Medical Research, Medical University Graz); Prof. Albert Duschl (Department of

Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg) presented the current “Needs for new

Methods in Nano Safety Assessment”; Sonja Hartl (BioNanoNet) presented the

“Toxicological Assessment Strategy to Secure the Safe Implementation of Nano-

materials” developed within the NANOFORCE project (www.nanoforceproject.eu).

Furthermore, the „Nanotoxicology“ Poster Award by BioNanoNet for the best

poster in the field of Nanotoxicology has been awarded to Ana Cristina Aguiar dos

Santos (Biophysics Department, IBILI, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra,

Portugal) with her poster on “Viability and cytotoxicity assays of novel anti-neoplastic

nanoparticle formulations for peritoneal rat macrophages” (for more information about

the ONLINE-Journal please visit: www.euro-nanotox-letters.at)

(from the left) Prof. Eleonore Fröhlich, Margit Malatschnig, Ana Cristina Aguair dos Santos, Sonja Hartl, Andreas Falk

Further information about the conference: www.bionanomed.at

BioNanoNet – announcements of events

BioNanoNet events

NANOFORCE Infoday and Joint Working Table

BioNanoNet Forschungs gmbH cordially invites you to take part at our second

NANOFORCE Infoday and Joint Working Table on June 5th, 2013 in Vienna!

For more information and registration details please visit

www.bionanonet.at/nanoforce-infoday!

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BioNanoNet Networking Event Dear BioNanoNet members!

BioNanoNet is pleased to invite you to our 9th BioNanoNet networking event on

June 5th, 2013, 5 p.m. at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Dr. Iganz Seipel Platz

2) in Vienna. The BioNanoNet networking event will take place combined with our

NANOFORCE Infoday (for details see above).

We cordially invite you to take part at our networking event together with other na-

tional and international stakeholders.

The BioNanoNet networking events are appreciated by the participants for its con-

structive and personal conversation, direct communication, creative output and inno-

vative project ideas and pleasant atmosphere.

Please register for our BioNanoNet Networking and / or NANOFORCE Infoday

by May 28th, 2013 by using the registration form on our website:

www.bionanonet.at/nanoforce-infoday!

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Your BioNanoNet team

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NanoProdEx Workshop

BioNanoNet ForschungsGmbH cordially invites you to take part at our NanoProdEx

workshop:

When? June 28th, 2013 Where? Wiener Neustadt - TFZ Technologie- und Forschungszentrum

The workshop, which will be held in German, is designed to bring together both, re-

search directors and CEOs of enterprises which are concerned with nanomaterials as

producers and/or users. Beside the presentation of results achieved during the pro-

ject, scientific experts from the fields of nanotechnologies and exposure scenarios

will give keynote presentations in order to pave the way for successful handling of

nanotechnologies under the umbrella of REACH. Accompanied by the opportunity

of discussing newly acquired insights, the Acoustic Nano-Dust Tester (ANDT) located

at Austria's largest cooperative research and testing institute (ofi) will be open to visit.

Please find below the preliminary programme in German:

Please register by June 20th, 2013 by filling out this form. For more details please visit www.bionanonet.at/nanoprodex-workshop

We would be very pleased to welcome you at our NanoProdEx Workshop in

Wiener Neustadt!

Conference Calendar – BioNanoNet on site

IMAGINENANO2013

When? 23rd - 26th April, 2013 Where? Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), Spain Bilbao (Spain) will host the 2nd edition of the largest European Event in Nanosci-ence & Nanotechnology, ImagineNano2013. BioNanoNet will give a talk and attend NanoBio&Med conference which is focusing the most recent international develop-ments in the field of Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine and will provide a plat-form for multidisciplinary communication, new cooperations and projects to partici-pants from both science and industry. More information is available at: www.imaginenano.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NANOFORCE INFODAY & JOINT WORKINGTABLE

BioNanoNet ForschungsgmbH cordially invites you to take part at our second

NANOFORCE INFODAY and Joint Working Table.

When? June 5th, 2013

Where? Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna (Dr. Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 2)

The sessions will focus on health and safety issues especially on toxicological as-pects of nanomaterials with experts from the European Center for Nanotoxicology. The Joint Working Table presents a panel discussion on the on-going risk dialogue on nanomaterials (workplace safety, consumer acceptance, communication between industry and science, etc.).

We would be very pleased to welcome you at our NANOFORCE INFODAY in Vien-

na!

Please register by May 28th by filling out this form. For the programme please visit www.bionanonet.at/nanoforce-infoday

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EuroNanoForum 2013

When? 18th – 20th June, 2013

Where? Dublin, Ireland

BioNanoNet will attend the EuroNanoForum 2013 Nanotechnology Innovation:

From research to commercialisation – the bridge to Horizon2020 conference will be

held in Dublin during the Irish presidency of the European Union.

The main focus of the conference will be the commercialisation of nanotechnology,

exploiting its potential for new applications, pushing it from an enabling technology

through to development and on to use in end products. With Horizon2020 beginning

in 2014, the conference will be used to look at how nanotechnologies will fit into the

new structure within the key priority areas of Excellent Science, Industrial Leader-

ship and Societal Challenges."

More information can be found at: http://www.euronanoforum2013.eu

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The European CLINAM & ETPN Summit

Clinical Nanomedicine & Targeted Medicine

From Antibodies to Nanodrugs, Diagnostic Systems and Targeted Delivery

When? 23rd - 26th June, 2013 Where? Basel, Switzerland

The European Foundation for Clinical Nanomedicine (CLINAM) and the European

Technology Platform on Nanomedicine (ETPN) invite you to take part in CLINAM

6/13. It is the prime European gathering on Clinical Nanomedicine and Targeted

Medicine that has become internationally indispensable. This years’ focus topic is:

“Nanomedicine & Targeted Medicine – the paradigm of precise, highly effective and

innocuous medicine for the benefit of patients and mankind”.

BioNanoNet supports the conference by offering the special poster award for

nanotoxicology at CLINAM 2013 and give a talk on venture capital involvement in

nanotechnology businesses in view of promotion of NANOFORCE project.

More information can be found at www.clinam.org

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NanoProdEx Workshop

BioNanoNet ForschungsgmbH cordially invites you to take part at our NanoProdEx

workshop:

When? June 28th, 2013 Where? Wiener Neustadt - TFZ Technologie- und Forschungszentrum (Viktor-Kaplan-Straße 2)

“Nanoproducts - Identification and Exposition” (NANOPRODEX) is a research project

(lead: BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH; partners: Umweltbundesamt

GmbH, Montanuniversität Leoben, Mondi Uncoated Kraft & Fine Paper GmbH) within

the national research program NANO Environment, Health and Safety: In this project,

consumer goods that are produced or used in Austria will be investigated in terms of

the nanomaterial they contain.

A public Workshop will be held on the 28th of June, 2013 in Wiener Neustadt, where

the project's results will be discussed among relevant experts and industry regarding

future recommendations for the regulation of nanomaterials.

For more information and registration details (session will be held in German) please visit www.bionanonet.at/nanoprodex-workshop.

We would be pleased to welcome you at our NanoProdEx Workshop!

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NANOTEXNOLOGY 2013

International Conferences and Exhibition on Nanotechnologies & Organic Electron-ics

When? 6th – 13th July, 2013 Where? I. Vellidis Congress Center, Thessaloniki, Greece

NANOTEXNOLOGY is the annual event to explore the opportunities in the emerg-ing fields of Nanotechnologies & Organic Electronics. It includes a powerful com-munity that brings together over 3,000 scientists, business and technical profes-sionals to promote research and industrial collaborations and technology transfer by networking and matchmaking.

BioNanoNet will attend NN13 to give a talk on new approaches in nanotechnologies and promote the NANOFORCE project

NANOTEXNOLOGY 2013 will combine the following internationally established events:

6th International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE13) 8 - 11 July (http://isfoe.physics.auth.gr)

10th International Conference on Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies (NN13) 9 - 12 July (http://nnconf.physics.auth.gr)

7th International Summer Schools “N&N:Organic Electronics & Nanomedicine” (IS-SON13) 6 - 13 July (http://nnconf.physics.auth.gr/isson.html)

3rd NANOTEXNOLOGY EXPO 2013 8 - 12 July (www.nanotexnology.com/expo.html)

For more information please visit: www.nanotexnology.com

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Conference Calendar – general announcements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

E-Health Week 2013

International trends and seminar on Ireland and the United Kingdom

When? May 13 – 14, 2013

Where? Dublin, Ireland

For the programme and the registration form please visit http://portal.wko.at?714432&608

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MIT Europe Conference 2013

BioNanoNet is pleased to inform you about the event MIT Europe Conference 2013

When? 22nd – 23rd May, 2013

Where? The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Vienna

For more detailed information regarding programme and registration please visit

http://portal.wko.at?719107

Leading MIT researchers deliver insight in trend-setting topics:

• Big Data • Collaborative Innovation Networks • Additive Manufacturing • Robotic As-

sistants • Virtual Factories

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pHEALTH - Conference 2013

When? 26 - 28 June, 2013

Where? Tallinn, Estonia

For more details please view www.phealth2013.eu

"The pHealth conference has emerged as the leading international meeting on wearable

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micro and nano technologies for personalized medicine. Starting in 2004, pHealth has

attracted scientists for various technologies, medical doctors, policy makers from the

healthcare industry, hospital administration and allied professionals.Collecting a dynam-

ic professional community from Europe and all over the world pHealth has given visibility

to the tremendous potential of micro and nano technologies not only for the future of

medicine, but also for the improvement of healthcare processes today."

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6th Polish Conference on Nanotechnology

When? 9th – 12th July 2013 Where? Szczecin, Poland

The main objective of the 6th Polish Conference on Nanotechnology NANO 2013 is a

review of current studies being carried out in national research centers related to nano-

sciences and nanotechnologies.

For more details please visit www.nano2013.zut.edu.pl/index_eng.php

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Dreiländertagung

Three Nations Conference of the German, Swiss and Austrian Society for Biomdi-

cal Engineering

When? 19th – 21th September, 2013

Where? Graz, Austria

The scientific programme of this conference comprises the whole biomedical engineering

(micro- and nanotechnolgoy as well as the stratification and individualisation in medicine).

Deadlines for submission:

Submission of abstracts: March 31, 2013, Notification of acceptance: May 20, 2013

Publication of programme: June 3, 2013

For more details please visit www.bmt2013.at/beitraege.html

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3rd Conference on Innovation in Drug Delivery

When? 22 - 25 September 2013

Where? Pisa, Italy

The programme of the conference will include technical sessions devoted to specific

scientific equipment, techniques or other tools in the fields related to the topic “Advanc-

es in Local Drug Delivery”.

Contributed papers will be presented from 23 to 25 September, 2013, either orally or in

poster form.

For more details please visit www.apgi.org/Pise2013.htm

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3rd European Symposium on Photocatalysis

Photocatalysis: a sustainable development for improving the quality of life

When? 25 - 27 September, 2013 Where? Portoroz, Slovenia

Topics of JEP 2013: JEP 2013 provides a timely update on research breakthroughs on

Photocatalytic materials and methods devoted to mechanisms understanding recent

European and International standards, latest applications of photocatalysis, including:

air and water purification, sterilization, self-cleaning materials, outdoor and indoor coat-

ings for roads and buildings energy applications.

Besides communications by leaders in the field, JEP 2013 will foster exchange between

academic and industrial practitioners in poster, exhibition sessions and bilateral meet-

ings.

A bilateral meeting (scheduled 30 minutes meetings) is an opportunity for participants

(academic and industrials) to establish new contacts for future cooperation.

For more details please visit www.photocatalysis-federation.eu/jep2013

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RadTech Europe 2013

When? 15 – 17 October, 2013

Where? Basel, Switzerland

"Europe's premier meeting place for the major users of radiation curing materials,

equipment and products and will give an updated view on current developments and

innovations in the field of radiation curing. Basel - thriving business location at the heart

of Europe, trinational and cosmopolitan, is excited to host the next and future RadTech

Europe Conferences & Exhibitions."

Please follow the link to get more details about the conference: www.european-

coatings.com/Events/RadTech-Europe-2013

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XII International Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors &

Biosensors

BioNanoNet is pleased to inform you about the XII International Conference on Optical

Chemical Sensors & Biosensors

When? 13 - 16 April, 2014

Where? Athens, Greece

The EUROPT(R)ODE Conference series attracts more than 250 participants from over

30 countries and focuses on all aspects related to the research, development and appli-

cations of optical chem/bio sensors. This biannual Conference brings together engi-

neers and scientists to discuss the recent progress and future trends in the design, fab-

rication, and application of optical sensing devices. The program will combine plenary

and parallel oral sessions featuring invited presentations by a number of international

recognized scientists and will also include both contributed oral and poster presenta-

tions.

Information about abstract submission and conference registration will be made availa-

ble on the conference website http://www.europtrode2014.eu in the next few weeks.

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Finally

We would like to thank the following persons for their contributions for this BioNanoNet

newsletter: Dr. Claudia Preininger (AIT) and Prof. Dr. Franz Stelzer (ICTM)

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to give us any suggestions or feedback!

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