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abstract: In this conference the role of inorganic colloidal nanoparticles in the life sciences will be discussed. Chemists, physicists, and engineers can synthesis particles with high precision and tailored properties, but they are often not aware of the precise nature of biological problems. On the other hand, biologically motivated scientists are bound to solve their problems with commercially available particles, which still fall behind to the state-of-the-art particles available in modern materials research concerning their homogeneity and defined properties. For this reason the conference attempts to cover the whole interdisciplinary range starting from the chemical synthesis of functional colloidal nanoparticles, the characterization of their physical properties, the design of appropriate interfaces to biology, until their use as in vitro sensors and in vivo labels in life sciences, and diagnostics in medicine.

abstract: This years Chemical Nanotechnology Talks IX, ”Bio meets Nano“, sets its focus on interfaces between nanotechnology and the biologically relevant sciences such as biotechnology, biology and medicine, pharmacology and toxicology. Chip technology, biocidic surfaces and anti-fouling but also improved biocompatibility of materials are some of the topics that will be covered by this years Chemical Nanotechnology Talks (CNT IX). The presentations will cover recent results of this emerging interdisciplinary field. As in previous years, the poster party will provide you with sufficient time for discussion at the posters and with colleagues as an integral part of CNT. This creates a brilliant opportunity for networking with old and new friends. Introduced in the last years we will have a poster prize again, awarded not only with an amount of money but also connected with the opportunity for the poster prize winner, to present her or his work at the second day of CNT IX with a 15 min. short lecture. The best posters will be elected by the scientific committee.

abstract: The use of optical technologies and lasers for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic applications has recently emerged as a major research field. The European Conferences on Biomedical Optics (ECBO) bring together scientists, engineers and clinical researchers from a variety of disciplines who are engaged in the application of optical sciences and photonics technologies to problems in biomedical science.