Nanotoxicology: Health & Environmental Impacts

27 February 2009, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom

Introduction

The nanotechnology industry is rapidly growing with promises of substantial benefits that will have significant global, economic and scientific impacts, applicable to a whole host of areas from engineering and electronics to environmental remediation and medical healthcare. However, at present there is growing concern over the safety of nanomaterials with respect to occupational, consumer and environmental exposures. This timely symposium is aimed at bringing together eminent scientists at the forefront of the nanotoxicology field to present their current research findings and discuss the potential impact of nanomaterials on human health and the environment. This event will therefore present an ideal opportunity for toxicologists, nanotechnologists, industrial members and governmental regulatory agencies to interact and discuss the latest developments in this controversial field.