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NanOEH2009 Programme
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List of invited speakers
*** NB! Click the name of the speaker for a brief CV. ***
Future education lectures (1.5 hrs each in two parallel sessions) are intended to be interactive, and to provide an in-depth view to the topics. All lecturers are experienced speakers and teachers:
Occupational exposure to engineered nanoparticles and control technologies
Dave Mark, HSL, United Kingdom
Nanoaerosols: fundamentals and dynamics
Kaarle Hämeri, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
The ecosystem as a target of engineered nanomaterials
Anne Kahru, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Estonia
Instrumentation and strategies for characterizing exposure to nanoaerosols
Olivier Witschger, INRS, France
Nanoparticle toxicity: association between dose,translocation and effects
Alison Elder, University of Rochester, Department of Environmental Medicine, USA
Aerosol synthesis of engineered nanoparticles – a challenge to creativity
Jyrki Mäkelä, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Genotoxicology of engineered nanomaterials
Hannu Norppa, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Distribution, fate and effects of nanoparticles in the microcirculation
Fritz Krombach, Walter-Brendel-Centre of Experimental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany
** Click here for the brief abstracts of the future education lectures **
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Opening:
Opening speech
Markku Mattila, President, Academy of Finland
Opening address of Organizers
Kai Savolainen, Chair of the Organizing Committee, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Keynote 1: Making safe nanomaterials and processes by design
Vicki Colvin, Rice University, USA
Session plenary: Nanoparticle measurement and characterization
Richard Flagan, CalTech, USA
Session plenary: Nanoparticle-serum interactions and nanoparticle-cell interactions; a progress report
Kenneth Dawson, School of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, University College Dublin, Ireland
Session plenary: Transport kinetics of airborne nanoparticles and their implications for exposure scenarios and workplace monitoring strategies
Gerhard Kasper, Institute for Mechanical Process Engineering, University of Karlsruhe, Germany
Session plenary: Nanotechnology and occupational health – Research and service opportunities
Sin Eng Chia, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Friday, 28 August 2009
Keynote 2: High aspect ratio nanoparticle – Opportunity and challenge to research and technological applications
Ken Donaldson, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Session plenary: Long-term animal testing of nanoparticles for detection of chronic toxicity
Jun Kanno, National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan
Session plenary: Pulmonary inflammation induced by engineered nanoparticles – recent advances
Harri Alenius, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Session plenary: Different particles, common mechanisms and different pathology – actions for prevention
Mary Gulumian, National Institute of Occupational Health, South Africa
Session plenary: Pulmanory response to multi-walled carbon nanotube exposure
Vincent Castranova, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Keynote 3: Toxicological effects of engineered nanoparticles
Yuliang Zhao, National Centre for Nanosciences and Technology of China, People’s Republic of China
Session plenary: Nano EHS research: Future trends
Jeff Morris, Environmental Protection Agency, USA
International collaboration forum: Nanotechnology to serve human health
Chair: Andrew Maynard, Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, USA
Panel speakers:
Eva Hellsten, Directorate General for Environment, European Comission
Osmo Kuusi, Government Institute for Economic Research, and Finland Future Research Centre, Finland
Chuen-Jinn Tsai, Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Paul Schulte, NIOSH, CDC, USA
Barry Park, GBp Consulting Ltd., United Kingdom
Barry Kistnasamy, National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), South-Africa
Kristen Kulinowski, ICON, USA
Closing: Ten things everyone should know about nanotechnology safety
Andrew Maynard, Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, USA
Free Communication themes of the NanOEH2009 Conference
1. Characteristics of engineered nanoparticles
- characterization methods
- health-relevant metrics
- particle number, size distribution and surface area measurements
- dynamics during transport
2. Exposure assessment to engineered nanoparticles
- exposure monitoring
- personal exposure
- filtration
- process control
- formation of nanoparticles
3. Toxicity and health effects of engineered nanoparticles
- responses in target organs
- cellular responses
- genotoxicity
- immunotoxicology
4. Effects of engineered nanoparticles on the environment
- distribution in different environmental compartments
- modulation of characteristics of engineered nanoparticles in different environmental compartments and by environmental factors such as bacteria
- fate in the environment
- effects on organisms in the environment
5. Control technologies and instrumentation
- developing new technologies
- developing new monitoring instruments
- instrumentation
6. Risk assessment of engineered nanoparticles
- impact of REACH
- requirements for novel risk assessment approaches for engineered nanoparticles
7. Management and prevention of risks of engineered nanoparticles
- is medical surveillance of workers exposed to engineered nanoparticles justified?
- communication of engineered nanoparticle risks and perception of risks in nanotechnology
8. Regulatory framework
- derivation of exposure levels, classification, and labelling
See under "Instructions for contributors" the call for abstracts and instructions on how to write and submit a brief abstract by 16 March 2009.
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, at 17.00–19.00
Welcome drinks will be served at the evening registration at Helsinki Congress
Paasitorni from 17.00 to 19.00, providing the opportunity to mingle with other participants. Please note that the conference registration desk is open on Wednesday, at 08.00–19.00.
Thursday, 27 August 2009, at 19.00–20.30
City Reception hosted by the City of Helsinki.
Please, note that the number of participants is limited to 150.
Friday, 28 August 2009, 19.30–22.30
Conference dinner at the Hotel Crowne Plaza, Royal Hall, Mannerheimintie
50, Helsinki. Bus transport to and from the main hotels will be organized.
Kindly check the bus schedule at the Congress Venue.
Price: EUR 70 /person
Saturday, 29 August 2009, afternoon social programme
In the afternoon (after lunch) a guided visit to the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress will be organized.
The price includes a guide for 2 hours, ferry transport to and from the
island, and coffee at restaurant Chapman.
Price: EUR 25 /person, minimum 20 persons, maximum 35 persons/group
NB! Registration to social programme is through the same online registration form that is used for registering to the Conference event.
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