Nanomaterials and Human Health & Instrumentation, Metrology, and Analytical Methods Workshop
Join us November 17-18th!
The National Nanotechnology Initiative invites you to engage in an active discussion and learn more about the state-of-the-art in two vital environmental, health, and safety research (EHS) tracks: (1) Nanomaterials and Human Health & (2) Instrumentation, Metrology, and Analytical Methods:
Discuss state-of-the-science needs to assess ongoing research progress and to identify priority gaps and emerging trends with respect to the recommendations in the National Nanotechnology Initiative’s Strategy for Nanotechnology-related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research
Relate progress and next steps as input to the Federal government’s effort to adaptively manage its nanoEHS research strategy
Build dialogue and strengthen collaborations
Featuring:
Introductory plenary session
In-depth dialogues with workshop participants
Special session on nanobioinformatics
The White House Perspective on Nanotechnology Health and Safety, Tom Kalil, Deputy Director for Policy, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (invited)
Congressional Remarks on Nanotechnology Health and Safety,
US Senator John Kerry (invited)
Where will this event be held?
The workshop is being held November 17-18th, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Key Bridge, Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
A limited number of rooms are available until October 16, 2009 at the discounted rate of $209 per night. Please call the hotel at 703-807-2000 extension 220 and use the booking code NAN.
More Information!
Visit the Human Health website for the latest updates and to register.