University of Alexandria
Medical Research Institute
Medical Technology Center
Nanotechnology Unit
BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
Organized By:
Prof. Dr. Thanaa I. Shalaby
Professor Doctor, Biophysics and Biomedical Department
Medical Research Institute
Alexandria University
7 – 9 APRIL 2012
INTRODUCTION
The potential of nanotechnology to support biomedical applications including:
- Synthesis and use of nanostructures that have novel properties and functions because of their small size.
- Deliver drugs, heat, light or other substances to specific cells.
- Detection and/or treatment of diseases or injuries within the targeted cells,
- Minimizing the damage to healthy cells in the body.
- Nanotechnology for tissue engineering.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Many non-conventional biomedical applications such as:
- The use of nanomaterials as targeted drug delivery systems.
- Magnetic and gold nanoparticles to induced hyperthermia for cancer therapy.
- Nanoparticles as imaging and diagnostics tools.
- Nanotechnology for tissue engineering.
- The use of nanoparticles as contrast agents.
OBJECTIVES
- Shed light on the biomedical applications of nanotechnology.
- Recognition of the Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University experience in the field of nanotechnology.
TOPICS
- Nanotechnology and its biomedical applications.
- Green synthesis of nanoparticles.
- Electrospinning nanofiber.
- Nanomaterials as drug delivery systems.
- Characterization of nanomaterials.
COURSE PROGRAMME
- 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lectures
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Break
- 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM Practical Work
INVITED SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. Labiba El Khadragui
Prof. Dr. Affaf Aloufy.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Prof. Dr. Thanaa I. Shalaby
Prof. Dr Mostafa M. Mouhamed
Prof. Dr. Nevan M. Fikry
COURSE EVALUATION
Course evaluation forms will be available for the workshop participants.
REGISTRATION FEES
- 800 LE for Egyptian University staff members
- 500 LE for students
- 1000 LE for others
- 500$ for non-Egyptian
Fees will cover the attendance of the workshop,
Coffee breaks all days the workshop, brochures, and certificate of attendance.
ACCOMMODATION
Is available upon prior request of at least one week before the course start date:
100 LE for Single room/day
150 LE for Double room/day
Non-Egyptian
35$ for Single room/day
50$ for Double room/day
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Mrs. Mai Kotb Mob: 01063436912
Add: 71 Victor Emanuel St., 21615 Smouha, Alexandria
Phone : (203) 42 66 213 / 17 / 18
Fax : (203) 42 66 214
E-mail : medrinal@hotmail.com