The 2008 Nanomedicine Conference is the natural evolution of that road bringing together a diversified public in order to integrate converging science in the biomedical applications using nanotechnology. Nanomedicine in its consensus definition established by a broad group of experts within the ESF initiatives brings together different areas that will be reflected on the Conference Sessions covering the following topics:  

• Molecular and Patient Imaging
• Regulation of Medicines, Diagnostics & Devices
• Innovation in Materials Science
• Nanotoxicology & Cellular Fate
• Characterisation of Nanostructures & Surfaces
• Nanopharmaceuticals in Research & Development
• Diagnostics, Biosensors & Surgical Tools
• Ethical Issues
• Clinical Applications.

This meeting series has been established to encourage interdisciplinary exchange at the leading edge of all aspects of nanomedicine research and its development into clinical practice. Participation is limited to 150 delegates and applications to attend are particularly welcome from academics, clinicians and industrialists working in, or wishing to, enter this new and exciting field. Participation of those interested in the regulation of nanomedicine development and use, and the ethical and societal issues, are also welcome. To ensure lively discussion cross-discipline all delegates and speakers are requested to attend the whole meeting. There will be no publication of abstracts to enable exchange of the very latest data.

The plenary and main lecture sessions will be held in the mornings and evenings. This will leave afternoons free for networking and poster sessions.

A certain number of grants (covering the conference fee and possibly part of the travel costs) will be available for early career researchers (PhD students, postdoctoral scientists or first appointment staff).

Closing Date for Application 23 May 2008!