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Nanotechnology Institute (NTI) From Discovery to Commercialization Conference Friday 23 October 2009 The Nanotechnology Institute (NTI) held the From Discovery to Commercialization Conference for nanotechnology at the Chemical Heritage Institute in Philadelphia on October 15 and 16. The event illuminated recent successes in the local community and initiatives that are accelerating the process of transferring discoveries from the labs of local researchers to the shelves of global consumers. The advances are happening in the fields of materials, energy, and biomedicine, and when managed correctly it is possible to choose the appropriate direction for sustainable technology to commercialization and innovation. ... Continue Reading > http://www.luminogenics.com/blog/2009/10/19/nanotech |
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Penn’s Nano/Bio Interface Center Awarded $11.5 Million to Advance Nanoscale Research in Biological Systems September 21, 2009 PHILADELPHIA –- The Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded $11.5 million from the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers of the National Science Foundation to continue to advance nanoscale research at the interface of physical and biological systems. … Source: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews |
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Bionanomatrix gets $833K in US grants Philadelphia Inquirer BioNanomatrix Inc., a Philadelphia biotech company, said yesterday that it received two new grants, totaling $833,490, from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. … Also see: BioNanomatrix Awarded Supplemental Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of ... Nanowerk LLC |
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MOLECULAR DETECTION INC. COMPLETES $3.3 MILLION FINANCING AND NAMES TODD M. WALLACH CEO Oct 1, 2009 ... The Series C financing included both existing and new investors and was more than 300% oversubscribed. It was led by MentorTech Ventures II, LP and included new investors Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Robin Hood Ventures and the Mid-Atlantic Angel Group Fund I and II, LP (MAG). … |
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Greenology Chooses SmartSilver - Life Sciences Greenhouse of ... State College, PA - Aug 26, 2009. Greenology USA LLC, maker of sustainable Do No Harm™ medical apparel, has selected NanoHorizons Inc.’s SmartSilver™ to provide the antimicrobial performance that is a primary feature of the new Do No Harm scrubs line. ... |
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Penn team uses self-assembly to make molecule-sized particles with patches of charge PHILADELPHIA –- Physicists, chemists and engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a novel method for the controlled formation of patchy particles, using charged, self-assembling molecules that may one day serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease and perhaps be used in small batteries that store and release charge. Source: http://www.eurekalert.org |
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[PDF] Arkema to build Carbon Nanotube pilot plant in France Arkema to build Carbon Nanotube pilot plant in France. Arkema, a world leader in nanostructured materials, announces the construction of a carbon nanotube ... |
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Congressman Sestak Celebrates Opening of DCCC Complex for Science ... Long an advocate of strengthening our nation's technical education programs, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) congratulated Delaware County Community College on the grand opening of its Advanced Technology Center. … Programs at the Advanced Technology Center will include traditional trade and technical offerings, such as automotive, electrical and welding, as well advanced technology classes in electronics, robotics and nanofabrication. Green technology coursework will include instruction on weatherization, green roof construction and geothermal heating and cooling systems. … |
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Driving on Glass? Inventor Hopes to Lay Down Solar Roads [Penn State] Nanotechnology and Development News |
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Nanometric butterfly wings created Oct 8, 2009 ... A team of researchers from the State University of Pennsylvania (USA) and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) have developed a technique to replicate biological structures, such as butterfly wings, on a nano scale. The resulting biomaterial could be used to make optically active structures, such as optical diffusers for solar panels. … Also see: Natural solar collectors on butterfly wings inspire more powerful ... Feb 5, 2009 ... The discovery that butterfly wings have scales that act as tiny solar collectors has led scientists in China and Japan to design a more efficient solar cell that could be used for powering homes, businesses, and other applications in the future. Source: www.physorg.com |
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Pittsburgh and the age of nano; A city once maligned for its grimy steel industry – [PDF] Can Hamilton become the new Pittsburgh? ... A key factor, other Pittsburgh backers say, is the depth of the local talent pool, with 35 universities and colleges in the region, including University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. A legacy of the rich industrialists of an earlier era, the schools have been instrumental partners in a multidisciplinary, cross-industry effort to open new horizons in areas such as nanotechnology. … |
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Winners and Losers Emerge in Nanointermediate Stage of Nanotech ... Intermediate Products Present the Best Opportunity to Profit in Nanotech, Says Lux Research, but Only Some Firms Can Tap It Successfully © Marketwire 2009 2009-09-22 15:19:04 – |
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Big growth in nanotech firms There are now more than 1,200 nanotechnology companies, universities, government laboratories and other organizations located in the United States, up from 800 such groups two years ago, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts in a new report "Putting Nanotechnology on the Map." California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Connecticut are the leading states benefiting from economic development strategies that have led to the emergence of nanotechnology clusters. California is home to 231 nanotech organizations, up from 161 in 2007; followed by Massachusetts at 114 entries, up from 80; New York with 82, up from 61; Texas with 79, up from 55; and Pennsylvania with 58, up from 35. The study is located at http://www.nanotech project.org /process/assets/files /8262/map_methodology _2009_update.pdf. |
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Frost & Sullivan: Significant Growth in Nanotechnology during the ... Sep 28, 2009 ... The global Nanotechnology market will burgeon as leading corporations, firms, research entities, government agencies and venture capitalists jump on the abundant commercial opportunities already germinating in a recovering economy. ... |
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Targeting Tumors With Bee Venom - WSJ.com LAB JOURNAL; SEPTEMBER 28, 2009... By PETER LOFTUS A bee sting can be painful, but its venomous payload might hold promise for a beneficial purpose—fighting cancer. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have used an ingredient of bee venom called melittin to shrink or slow the growth of tumors in mice. Melittin's anti-tumor potential has been known for years, but it hasn't been used as a drug because it also attacks healthy cells, including vital red blood cells.... |
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Please mark your calendars for Thursday November 19. The DNI, College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, and Department of Culture & Communication at Drexel University will host Dr. Paolo Milani, Scientific Director of Fondazione Filarete (http://www.fondazionefilarete.com), whose mission is to create, host, and nurture high-tech entrepreneurial initiatives in the field of biopharmacology and biomedicine in the Lombardy region of Italy. Come hear about best practices for technology transfer and support of entrepreneurship from Dr. Milani. His brief bio is attached. The tentative schedule includes continental breakfast and networking at 9 AM, followed by a presentation and discussion from 9:30 - 11 AM. The event will take place in Room 302 of the Bossone Research Enterprise Center on Drexel’s campus, on Market Street between 31st and 32nd. A presentation abstract is forthcoming. |
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