NanoKTN has confirmed Prof Sir Michael Rawlins, chairman of NICE, as keynote speaker at Nano4Life 2011.
The one-day conference and exhibition, now in its third year, will explore the key areas within the life sciences where nanotechnology looks to advance healthcare provision, improve product discovery and keep the UK a leading force in this developing technology sector.
Nano4Life 2011 will look at the areas where nanotechnologies are already being adopted in health care and where they are likely to be used in the future.
Prof Rawlins will open the event with his keynote address entitled 'Clinical needs'.
Nano4Life 2011 will also see presentations from other industry leaders and renowned academics in the field, who will explore ways in which nanotechnology will enable advances in the commercialisation of life-sciences technology.
Speakers include IOTA Nanosolutions, Repregen, Orthox, Alere, PA Consulting, London Centre for Nanotechnology and St George's University of London.
Nano4Life 2011 will also see technology pitches from a number of selected UK companies and organisations, who will use the event as an opportunity to discuss their work with key target audiences, through a series of 10min presentations.
By providing this opportunity, the NanoKTN aims to give organisations a platform for their ideas, with the aim to develop collaborative links with potential business partners.
Confirmed to deliver technology pitches are Applied Microengineering, Applied Nanodetctors, Bio Nano Consulting, Exocyte, Immunosolv, Nanomerics, Procarta Biosystems and the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre.
All sectors of the supply chain are encouraged to register for the Nano4Life 2011 conference, including research-based pharma, biotech and medical-device companies, academics, research-policy makers and anyone who is interested in learning about what nanotechnology has to offer the life sciences.
A discounted rate of GBP90 plus VAT will be charged to members of the NanoKTN, with a standard cost of GBP130 plus VAT for non-members.
