The document discusses nanotechnology regulation in the EU over the past 10 years. It makes three key points:
1) Early involvement of the European Parliament and responses from the European Commission including expertise, recommendations, databases, and legal frameworks.
2) Adaptation of regulations in France including public debates, mandatory reporting schemes, and risk/benefit assessments.
3) The importance of agreed definitions, descriptions, traceability and reporting for effective and harmonized regulations given challenges in clearly linking facts to causes.
Emis experience caast net + 11 12 feb 2012Ilyas Azzioui
This document summarizes the activities of Work Package 8 (EMIS) of the MIRA Project. It discusses the creation of an Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Space (EMIS) to promote cooperation on innovation between Europe and Mediterranean Partner Countries. Key activities included forums on water management and renewable energies that identified challenges and opportunities for collaborative research and industry partnerships. It also describes efforts to establish technology transfer networks and research-driven clusters to stimulate economic growth through innovation in priority sectors like water and renewable energy. The overall goal of EMIS is to develop a more competitive and intelligent Euro-Med region through mutually beneficial partnerships between innovation stakeholders.
The iLab Technical Test Centre provides infrastructure and facilities to support interdisciplinary research projects at IBBT. It aims to be a leading test centre in Europe through its focus on multimedia quality of service and virtual networked environments. The iLab has over 100 nodes to enable experiments and supports projects through generic and customized test equipment. It complements industry laboratories and aims to achieve critical mass to be competitive globally.
Social Media and web 2.0 for the promotion of TechParks and Incubators - Smau...Monica Mureddu
This document discusses how actors in innovation ecosystems are using social media tools to promote themselves. It introduces a framework called the Digital Identity Quality Standard (DID) to measure how integrated networks are on sharing platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Several Italian innovation networks are analyzed using this framework. The document then introduces Innovation Sky, a virtual park that supports business and research through services focused on visibility, marketing, social media automation, technology transfer and internationalization across sectors. Innovation Sky utilizes a network of web platforms and social media identities to connect the global innovation ecosystem.
Schuichi Iwata_The challenge of governance as reagards nanotechnologyNe3LS_Network
The document discusses governance challenges regarding nanotechnology. It contains questions about responsibilities of various actors in regulating nanotechnologies given regulatory uncertainty. It also questions how to harmonize different country approaches to governance and how to better link nanotechnology research with societal needs. The final question asks about predicting the future of nanotechnology.
This document discusses strengthening routine immunization programs in Pakistan through the polio eradication initiative network. It provides an overview of Pakistan's national routine immunization program and coverage levels. It notes challenges like discrepancies in population data, inaccessibility of some areas, and insecurity. The polio eradication initiative network has supported routine immunization by using polio surveillance data to identify low coverage areas, supervising vaccination centers, and providing trainings. Coordination is needed between partners to improve routine immunization coverage, especially as polio vaccination rounds decrease in non-transmission zones.
Emis experience caast net + 11 12 feb 2012Ilyas Azzioui
This document summarizes the activities of Work Package 8 (EMIS) of the MIRA Project. It discusses the creation of an Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Space (EMIS) to promote cooperation on innovation between Europe and Mediterranean Partner Countries. Key activities included forums on water management and renewable energies that identified challenges and opportunities for collaborative research and industry partnerships. It also describes efforts to establish technology transfer networks and research-driven clusters to stimulate economic growth through innovation in priority sectors like water and renewable energy. The overall goal of EMIS is to develop a more competitive and intelligent Euro-Med region through mutually beneficial partnerships between innovation stakeholders.
The iLab Technical Test Centre provides infrastructure and facilities to support interdisciplinary research projects at IBBT. It aims to be a leading test centre in Europe through its focus on multimedia quality of service and virtual networked environments. The iLab has over 100 nodes to enable experiments and supports projects through generic and customized test equipment. It complements industry laboratories and aims to achieve critical mass to be competitive globally.
Social Media and web 2.0 for the promotion of TechParks and Incubators - Smau...Monica Mureddu
This document discusses how actors in innovation ecosystems are using social media tools to promote themselves. It introduces a framework called the Digital Identity Quality Standard (DID) to measure how integrated networks are on sharing platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Several Italian innovation networks are analyzed using this framework. The document then introduces Innovation Sky, a virtual park that supports business and research through services focused on visibility, marketing, social media automation, technology transfer and internationalization across sectors. Innovation Sky utilizes a network of web platforms and social media identities to connect the global innovation ecosystem.
Schuichi Iwata_The challenge of governance as reagards nanotechnologyNe3LS_Network
The document discusses governance challenges regarding nanotechnology. It contains questions about responsibilities of various actors in regulating nanotechnologies given regulatory uncertainty. It also questions how to harmonize different country approaches to governance and how to better link nanotechnology research with societal needs. The final question asks about predicting the future of nanotechnology.
This document discusses strengthening routine immunization programs in Pakistan through the polio eradication initiative network. It provides an overview of Pakistan's national routine immunization program and coverage levels. It notes challenges like discrepancies in population data, inaccessibility of some areas, and insecurity. The polio eradication initiative network has supported routine immunization by using polio surveillance data to identify low coverage areas, supervising vaccination centers, and providing trainings. Coordination is needed between partners to improve routine immunization coverage, especially as polio vaccination rounds decrease in non-transmission zones.
This document provides a speech and language evaluation report for Danny Amadon, a 7-year-old first grader. Danny has a history of speech/language delays and other medical issues. The evaluation assessed Danny's receptive and expressive language skills using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - Fourth Edition (CELF-4). Danny's scores on the CELF-4 fell in the low average range overall, with weaker receptive language and memory skills. The report provides details on Danny's performance on specific subtests and how the skills relate to classroom activities and curriculum.
rtCamp is a company that specializes in building WordPress websites. They offer services like theme development, plugin development, design services, and tools to optimize the WordPress experience. These include themes, servers, and a social networking tool called BuddyPress Media. Currently, rtCamp uses strategies like blogs, social media, and GitHub to market themselves. However, they could expand their reach by developing a mobile app to engage clients and create autonomy in updates. Radio and paper flyers are also recommended low-cost marketing methods to target specific geographical areas and audiences that may not actively search for their services online.
1) Polio cases in Afghanistan have declined 34% compared to 2009, though localized circulation continues in high-risk districts of Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
2) Despite multiple vaccination rounds, the virus continues to circulate in 13 high-risk districts where coverage remains below target levels.
3) Cross-border transmission from Pakistan and Tajikistan poses ongoing risks, requiring coordinated vaccination efforts.
Audrey Bruneau_Susceptibility of the immune system in three animal models exp...Ne3LS_Network
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the susceptibility of the immune systems of three animal models (mouse, rainbow trout, blue mussel) exposed to silver nanoparticles. Key findings include:
1) The mouse immune system was the most sensitive, followed by trout then mussel, based on viability, immune function assays, and lymphoblastic transformation tests.
2) Phagocytosis in mussels was inhibited at lower doses than in mouse and trout.
3) Dissolved silver was more toxic than silver nanoparticles to mouse immune cells.
4) Silver nanoparticles disrupted immune cell structure and function in a dose-dependent manner through mechanisms like apoptosis and necrosis.
Beaudry, Schiffauerova & Moazami_The scientific and technological nanotechnol...Ne3LS_Network
This document describes a study comparing nanotechnology innovation networks in Quebec, Canada and the United States. The study analyzes collaboration networks constructed from co-authorship data of scientific articles and co-inventorship data of patents. It aims to test hypotheses about the role of international linkages, differences between academic and non-academic actors, and differences between regions. The methodology involves constructing collaboration networks from databases of over 748,000 scientific articles and 240,000 patents, and analyzing the network structures to test the hypotheses.
This document outlines communication strategies and activities for polio eradication in 13 high-risk districts in Afghanistan. It discusses expanding communication networks in these districts, implementing data-driven communication planning, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation. Specific activities proposed include intensifying sub-cluster level support, engaging additional media partners, and conducting post-campaign communication reviews to improve awareness and vaccination access. Guidance is requested on expanding communication structures, developing SIAD-specific plans, better utilizing cluster-level data, and endorsing planned reviews.
Leila Tahmooresnejad_Impact of public funding on the development of nanotechn...Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses the impact of public funding on the development of nanotechnology in Quebec, Canada and the US based on a comparison study. It presents the motivation, theoretical framework, data and methodology, hypotheses, econometric models and regression results of the study. The study finds that public funding has a positive impact on research outputs like papers and patents, but the impacts vary between contracts/grants and the different regions studied. Network characteristics are also found to positively influence research outputs.
The document summarizes polio surveillance efforts in Afghanistan in 2010-2011. It finds that while most surveillance indicators are meeting standards in most regions and provinces, additional efforts are needed to achieve and maintain standards in insecure areas in the southern region. It also notes that AFP surveillance is being used to monitor other vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks. Community-based reporting sources report a significant portion of AFP cases. The international surveillance review concluded that ongoing polio transmission is unlikely to be missed in the areas reviewed. Goals for 2011 include improving surveillance in difficult areas while maintaining other areas, conducting internal reviews in the southern regions, and strengthening linkages between reporting sites and focal points.
Prevost for Hosein_Governance what are the responsibilities of the various pl...Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses nanotechnology governance and regulation. It suggests taking a "bottoms-up" approach where nations adopt international standards developed through transparent processes, and experts encourage alignment. This could lead to harmonization across regions without a formal global governance model, facilitating trade while reducing compliance burdens.
7 conseils pour améliorer son référencement naturel (SEO)Editoile
Comment faire remonter son site internet dans les résultats des moteurs de recherche ? Quelles sont les bonnes pratiques actuelle du SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ? Par quoi commencer pour améliorer le référencement naturel ou organique de ses contenus web ?
On y parle Google, Panda, Pingouin, Colibri, expressions-clés, longue traîne, cocon sémantique, requêtes conversationnelles, content marketing, rédacteurs web, etc.
Cette présentation a été diffusée par Gabrielle Denis, directrice de l'agence de contenu web Editoile à Bordeaux, lors d'une matinée spéciale référencement naturel et payant organisée avec Generaleads.
The combination of technological promises, speculation about safety, and lack of public awareness of the consequences of nanotechnologies can easily lead to mistrust and opposition. The debate on the risks and opportunities of nanotechnologies has been going on for more than a decade, but has been limited to a small circle of specialists and institutions. Therefore, few people understand what nanotechnologies are, or even know that nano materials are already used in consumer products. In March 2009 the Dutch government decided to stimulate societal dialogue on nanotechnologies and implemented a broad discussion in which viewpoints and opinions could be expressed by all kinds of stakeholders and publics. Dutch people perceive the innovation potential of nanotechnologies as positive provided there is an adequate system for risk research, assigning permits, and nano oversight. In this respect reliability and responsibility of nano actors (risk assessors, regulators and innovators) will be decisive.
Responsible nano innovation will be strongly influenced by both public perceptions of the promises and risks of nanotechnologies, and the expectation that there are responsible parties addressing remaining uncertainties. Nano actors require insight into what information is pivotal to determine whether a nano material is safe. Meanwhile, the interaction between nano actors, stakeholders and publics should be improved in order to allow discussions on safety and wider issues to keep better pace with the innovation processes. We are in need of approaches ensuring safe and responsible use of nanotechnologies that enable open routes to addressing risk and wider issues - whether these are technological, social, economic or political. Two concepts are further discussed: Safe-by-Design and Societal Incubator. Responsible nano innovation will largely depend on the willingness of nano actors to define responsibility wider than just regulating risks.
The document discusses integrating risk assessment and technology assessment (RATA) into responsible nano innovations. It summarizes a societal dialogue on nanotechnologies that identified key public concerns like health risks, ethics, and governance. While Dutch policy allocated funding for nano risk research, challenges remain around regulatory coordination, public engagement, and keeping pace with innovation. New approaches like "safe-by-design" and "societal incubators" aim to address these challenges by encouraging open discussion and embedding societal considerations into research from the start. Responsible innovation requires willingness from all actors to define responsibility broadly and find balanced solutions.
- The document discusses the UK Foresight Programme's treatment of nanotechnology across its three cycles from 1994 to the present.
- In early cycles nanotechnology was mentioned sparingly but areas like small-scale engineering and materials were discussed. By the second cycle it had its own task forces and analysis.
- A 2001 workshop developed success scenarios for six nanotech application areas and recommendations, but impact was muted as the strategy was not fully implemented.
- Currently nanotechnology is addressed pervasively in foresight rather than as a single project, through priority-setting, roadmapping and engagement with the EU.
This document provides an overview of nanotechnology, including its definition, applications, market prospects, investments, and risks. Some key points:
- Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale (1-100 nanometers) where their properties differ from larger scales due to greater surface area and quantum effects. It has diverse applications in materials, electronics, medicine, and more.
- The nanotechnology market is growing rapidly, expected to reach 15% of global manufacturing by 2014. Investments in nanotech companies have reached over $1 billion. It will be a major technological force shaping many industries.
- While offering opportunities, nanoparticles may pose new health and environmental risks that are not yet fully understood. More research
The document provides an overview of standards and standardization for nanotechnologies. It discusses why standards are important for nanotechnologies, the roles and types of standards, and major international organizations developing standards including ISO, IEC, CEN, and BSI. It outlines some key challenges for nanotechnology standardization and provides examples of existing and in-development standards.
The document provides an overview of standardization efforts for nanotechnologies. It discusses the importance of standards to ensure safe and responsible development. It outlines the roles of key international standardization committees (ISO, IEC, CEN) and describes their activities, including published standards, work programs, and areas of focus like terminology, measurement, and health/safety. Coordination across committees and with other stakeholders is emphasized to develop standards efficiently.
This document provides a speech and language evaluation report for Danny Amadon, a 7-year-old first grader. Danny has a history of speech/language delays and other medical issues. The evaluation assessed Danny's receptive and expressive language skills using the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - Fourth Edition (CELF-4). Danny's scores on the CELF-4 fell in the low average range overall, with weaker receptive language and memory skills. The report provides details on Danny's performance on specific subtests and how the skills relate to classroom activities and curriculum.
rtCamp is a company that specializes in building WordPress websites. They offer services like theme development, plugin development, design services, and tools to optimize the WordPress experience. These include themes, servers, and a social networking tool called BuddyPress Media. Currently, rtCamp uses strategies like blogs, social media, and GitHub to market themselves. However, they could expand their reach by developing a mobile app to engage clients and create autonomy in updates. Radio and paper flyers are also recommended low-cost marketing methods to target specific geographical areas and audiences that may not actively search for their services online.
1) Polio cases in Afghanistan have declined 34% compared to 2009, though localized circulation continues in high-risk districts of Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
2) Despite multiple vaccination rounds, the virus continues to circulate in 13 high-risk districts where coverage remains below target levels.
3) Cross-border transmission from Pakistan and Tajikistan poses ongoing risks, requiring coordinated vaccination efforts.
Audrey Bruneau_Susceptibility of the immune system in three animal models exp...Ne3LS_Network
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the susceptibility of the immune systems of three animal models (mouse, rainbow trout, blue mussel) exposed to silver nanoparticles. Key findings include:
1) The mouse immune system was the most sensitive, followed by trout then mussel, based on viability, immune function assays, and lymphoblastic transformation tests.
2) Phagocytosis in mussels was inhibited at lower doses than in mouse and trout.
3) Dissolved silver was more toxic than silver nanoparticles to mouse immune cells.
4) Silver nanoparticles disrupted immune cell structure and function in a dose-dependent manner through mechanisms like apoptosis and necrosis.
Beaudry, Schiffauerova & Moazami_The scientific and technological nanotechnol...Ne3LS_Network
This document describes a study comparing nanotechnology innovation networks in Quebec, Canada and the United States. The study analyzes collaboration networks constructed from co-authorship data of scientific articles and co-inventorship data of patents. It aims to test hypotheses about the role of international linkages, differences between academic and non-academic actors, and differences between regions. The methodology involves constructing collaboration networks from databases of over 748,000 scientific articles and 240,000 patents, and analyzing the network structures to test the hypotheses.
This document outlines communication strategies and activities for polio eradication in 13 high-risk districts in Afghanistan. It discusses expanding communication networks in these districts, implementing data-driven communication planning, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation. Specific activities proposed include intensifying sub-cluster level support, engaging additional media partners, and conducting post-campaign communication reviews to improve awareness and vaccination access. Guidance is requested on expanding communication structures, developing SIAD-specific plans, better utilizing cluster-level data, and endorsing planned reviews.
Leila Tahmooresnejad_Impact of public funding on the development of nanotechn...Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses the impact of public funding on the development of nanotechnology in Quebec, Canada and the US based on a comparison study. It presents the motivation, theoretical framework, data and methodology, hypotheses, econometric models and regression results of the study. The study finds that public funding has a positive impact on research outputs like papers and patents, but the impacts vary between contracts/grants and the different regions studied. Network characteristics are also found to positively influence research outputs.
The document summarizes polio surveillance efforts in Afghanistan in 2010-2011. It finds that while most surveillance indicators are meeting standards in most regions and provinces, additional efforts are needed to achieve and maintain standards in insecure areas in the southern region. It also notes that AFP surveillance is being used to monitor other vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks. Community-based reporting sources report a significant portion of AFP cases. The international surveillance review concluded that ongoing polio transmission is unlikely to be missed in the areas reviewed. Goals for 2011 include improving surveillance in difficult areas while maintaining other areas, conducting internal reviews in the southern regions, and strengthening linkages between reporting sites and focal points.
Prevost for Hosein_Governance what are the responsibilities of the various pl...Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses nanotechnology governance and regulation. It suggests taking a "bottoms-up" approach where nations adopt international standards developed through transparent processes, and experts encourage alignment. This could lead to harmonization across regions without a formal global governance model, facilitating trade while reducing compliance burdens.
7 conseils pour améliorer son référencement naturel (SEO)Editoile
Comment faire remonter son site internet dans les résultats des moteurs de recherche ? Quelles sont les bonnes pratiques actuelle du SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ? Par quoi commencer pour améliorer le référencement naturel ou organique de ses contenus web ?
On y parle Google, Panda, Pingouin, Colibri, expressions-clés, longue traîne, cocon sémantique, requêtes conversationnelles, content marketing, rédacteurs web, etc.
Cette présentation a été diffusée par Gabrielle Denis, directrice de l'agence de contenu web Editoile à Bordeaux, lors d'une matinée spéciale référencement naturel et payant organisée avec Generaleads.
The combination of technological promises, speculation about safety, and lack of public awareness of the consequences of nanotechnologies can easily lead to mistrust and opposition. The debate on the risks and opportunities of nanotechnologies has been going on for more than a decade, but has been limited to a small circle of specialists and institutions. Therefore, few people understand what nanotechnologies are, or even know that nano materials are already used in consumer products. In March 2009 the Dutch government decided to stimulate societal dialogue on nanotechnologies and implemented a broad discussion in which viewpoints and opinions could be expressed by all kinds of stakeholders and publics. Dutch people perceive the innovation potential of nanotechnologies as positive provided there is an adequate system for risk research, assigning permits, and nano oversight. In this respect reliability and responsibility of nano actors (risk assessors, regulators and innovators) will be decisive.
Responsible nano innovation will be strongly influenced by both public perceptions of the promises and risks of nanotechnologies, and the expectation that there are responsible parties addressing remaining uncertainties. Nano actors require insight into what information is pivotal to determine whether a nano material is safe. Meanwhile, the interaction between nano actors, stakeholders and publics should be improved in order to allow discussions on safety and wider issues to keep better pace with the innovation processes. We are in need of approaches ensuring safe and responsible use of nanotechnologies that enable open routes to addressing risk and wider issues - whether these are technological, social, economic or political. Two concepts are further discussed: Safe-by-Design and Societal Incubator. Responsible nano innovation will largely depend on the willingness of nano actors to define responsibility wider than just regulating risks.
The document discusses integrating risk assessment and technology assessment (RATA) into responsible nano innovations. It summarizes a societal dialogue on nanotechnologies that identified key public concerns like health risks, ethics, and governance. While Dutch policy allocated funding for nano risk research, challenges remain around regulatory coordination, public engagement, and keeping pace with innovation. New approaches like "safe-by-design" and "societal incubators" aim to address these challenges by encouraging open discussion and embedding societal considerations into research from the start. Responsible innovation requires willingness from all actors to define responsibility broadly and find balanced solutions.
- The document discusses the UK Foresight Programme's treatment of nanotechnology across its three cycles from 1994 to the present.
- In early cycles nanotechnology was mentioned sparingly but areas like small-scale engineering and materials were discussed. By the second cycle it had its own task forces and analysis.
- A 2001 workshop developed success scenarios for six nanotech application areas and recommendations, but impact was muted as the strategy was not fully implemented.
- Currently nanotechnology is addressed pervasively in foresight rather than as a single project, through priority-setting, roadmapping and engagement with the EU.
This document provides an overview of nanotechnology, including its definition, applications, market prospects, investments, and risks. Some key points:
- Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale (1-100 nanometers) where their properties differ from larger scales due to greater surface area and quantum effects. It has diverse applications in materials, electronics, medicine, and more.
- The nanotechnology market is growing rapidly, expected to reach 15% of global manufacturing by 2014. Investments in nanotech companies have reached over $1 billion. It will be a major technological force shaping many industries.
- While offering opportunities, nanoparticles may pose new health and environmental risks that are not yet fully understood. More research
The document provides an overview of standards and standardization for nanotechnologies. It discusses why standards are important for nanotechnologies, the roles and types of standards, and major international organizations developing standards including ISO, IEC, CEN, and BSI. It outlines some key challenges for nanotechnology standardization and provides examples of existing and in-development standards.
The document provides an overview of standardization efforts for nanotechnologies. It discusses the importance of standards to ensure safe and responsible development. It outlines the roles of key international standardization committees (ISO, IEC, CEN) and describes their activities, including published standards, work programs, and areas of focus like terminology, measurement, and health/safety. Coordination across committees and with other stakeholders is emphasized to develop standards efficiently.
The document provides an overview of standardization efforts for nanotechnologies. It discusses the importance of standards to ensure safe and responsible development. It outlines the roles of key international standardization committees (ISO, IEC, CEN) and describes their activities, including published standards, work programs, and areas of focus like terminology, measurement, and health/safety. Coordination across committees and with other stakeholders is emphasized to develop standards efficiently.
Opportunities And Risks Of NanotechnologiesOpen Knowledge
Both private and public-sector spending for nanotechnologies are constantly increasing. This study reviews the likely economic impact, investment possibilities, and potential risks of nanotechnologies.
1. Horizon 2020 is being discussed in the European Parliament and European Commission, with the framework agreed but budget still to be determined.
2. Key priorities for Horizon 2020 include excellent science, industrial leadership, and tackling societal challenges such as health, energy, transport, climate action, and inclusive societies with a focus on digital technologies.
3. Simplified funding rules are proposed, including either 100% funding of direct costs with a 20% flat rate for indirect costs, or real overhead costs, and unit costs for personnel rather than tracking time spent on projects.
Promethean designs and manufactures inorganic nanomaterial dispersions using continuous-flow hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis. They manufacture nanoparticles in liquid dispersion rather than dry powders to greatly reduce inhalation risks and make containment of nanomaterials easier. Promethean is strongly involved in European projects focusing on nano safety and risk reduction through both reducing exposure and reducing hazards of nanomaterials through collaborative research. Nano safety is the highest priority for Promethean in their manufacturing processes and research.
The SMART-NANO project has enabled the development of an innovative and cost-effective technology platform that provides a complete "sample-to-result" solution for the detection, identification and measurement of nanoparticles designed in a wide range of matrices.
Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the nanoscale (1-100nm) to utilize size-dependent properties. Global investment in nanotechnology R&D was $40 billion in 2008 and $41 billion in 2010, with expected growth areas including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Nanotechnology converges with many disciplines and may impact sectors like health, IT, and energy through applications in areas such as diagnostics, drug delivery, and renewable energy. Realizing nanotechnology's potential will require addressing challenges like health and environmental risks, intellectual property issues, and public acceptance.
Fra scienza e impresa: l’innovazione nei processi produttivi –Esempi di innov...Italeaf S.p.A.
L'Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) è un centro statale di ricerca scientifica, governato da una fondazione di diritto privato, creato per l'avanzamento della scienza in Italia. La sede scientifica è a Genova Bolzaneto, mentre quella amministrativa si trova a Roma. Centri distaccati di ricerca sono inoltre attivi in diverse città (undici in Italia e due Boston negli Stati Uniti), in collaborazione con diverse università.
A Novel Method For Evaluation of Automation Dry Fog Disinfecting UnitIRJET Journal
This document presents a novel method for evaluating an automated dry fog disinfecting unit. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased interest in automation robots to conduct work in contaminated areas safely. The paper describes the design and development of a new affordable autonomous indoor sterilization robot that uses a wheeled mobile platform and hydrogen peroxide fogging device. A simulation analysis of the dry mist hydrogen peroxide sterilization model was conducted to study dispersal in an indoor environment. The efficacy of the created robot was tested in practical situations like hospitals, hotels, offices and laboratories, with positive results confirmed by an independent testing organization. The robot is aimed at autonomous indoor sanitization tasks to reduce human exposure to pathogens.
Economic indicators and statistics are the baseline of any measurement, but when it comes to
measuring innovation, the schools of thoughts are divided on what are the most relevant and reliable
indicators and metrics to assess the development of a specific technology not only within its wide
range of applications, but also against another technology? The younger the technology in question,
the more difficult it is to find the right indicators for the measurement of its innovative power at a
time when such measurement is most needed, in order to evaluate the efficiency of policy making
regarding this technology.
The measurement of the innovative power of a General Purpose Technology (GPT), like
nanotechnology, can benefit from adoption of commonly accepted economic indicators, such as
intellectual property creation, creation of enterprises, manufacture of value-added products and
supply of relevant services, but new indicators need to be proposed, in order to specifically grasp the
disruptive and revolutionary power of the GPT.
This study aims to stress-test the use of traditional indicators for the measurement of
nanotechnology innovation, in order to specifically allow for comparison with other technological
developments and between economic markets, while gaining insight into the shortcomings of these
traditional indicators and aiming to identify needs for better suited future indicators to be created.
This document discusses the potential of nanotechnology and introduces a business plan to commercialize nanotechnology innovations. It begins by stating that traditional technology is no longer sufficient for development and that nanotechnology offers new opportunities for real growth. It then outlines the physical and practical aspects of applying nanotechnology, citing sources that discuss manipulating matter at the nanoscale and harmoniously introducing nanotechnology to positively impact products. The business plan proposes three levels: 1) educating others on nanotechnology basics and intellectual property, 2) providing consulting services on applying nanotechnology innovations, and 3) licensing nanotechnology intellectual property to investors in order to transfer the technology and enable further innovation and improved quality of life.
Laboratorio "SMART PUGLIA: Verso la strategia di specializzazione intelligent...FormezPA - Capacity SUD
Il progetto Capacity SUD ha la finalità di migliorare la capacità istituzionale delle amministrazioni regionali aiutandole a programmare interventi che rispondano alle loro esigenze prioritarie e a dotarsi delle competenze, degli strumenti e delle tecnologie necessarie per la loro efficace attuazione. La capacità istituzionale, oltre a fornire un supporto strategico per una gestione maggiormente efficiente dei PO, assume un rilievo fondamentale in prospettiva della programmazione comunitaria nel quadro di Europa 2020.
Website: capacitaistituzionale.formez.it
This document summarizes the responses from a public consultation on international cooperation in information and communication technologies conducted by the European Commission. Over 60 responses were received from stakeholders in Europe, North America, and Latin America. Respondents prioritized cooperation on regulation, research, intellectual property rights, and standards with industrialized and emerging countries, and cooperation on poverty reduction and human capital development with developing countries. Key issues for regulatory cooperation included transparency, market barriers, and regulatory harmonization.
Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the atomic or molecular scale. It was first proposed in 1959 but emerged in the 1980s with advances like the scanning tunneling microscope. Potential applications include electronics, medicine, and materials science. However, there are also health and environmental concerns since nanoparticles can enter the body and cause cell damage. The document also discusses the role of nanotechnology in combating COVID-19 through prevention, diagnostics and treatment, as well as education programs and top companies working in the field.
European research - Horizon 2020 (with a focus on services) Sandro D'Elia
The document provides information on Horizon 2020, the European Union's research and innovation programme for 2014-2020. Key points include:
- Horizon 2020 has a budget of €80 billion to fund research focusing on societal challenges and innovation across member states.
- It combines three separate EU research initiatives and aims to simplify funding rules and increase international cooperation.
- New funding instruments include prizes, pre-commercial procurement, and loans/equity to better support innovation.
- Research areas cover health, energy, transport, climate change, inclusive societies, industrial leadership, and excellent science.
- ICT features across many challenges, including eHealth, smart cities/grids, transport, resource efficiency, and cybersecurity.
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Lerwen Liu_Asian’s efforts towards sustainable development of nanotechnologyNe3LS_Network
The document discusses the Asia Nano Forum (ANF) which promotes responsible nanotechnology development across 15 Asia-Pacific economies. It describes ANF's activities like annual summits, camps, and newsletters to foster international collaboration on education, standards, and commercialization. The document also summarizes investments in nanotechnology across Asia and applications of nano carbon materials in various industries.
Chris Groves_Is it all about risk learning the right lessons from gm for nano...Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses perspectives on public engagement with nanotechnology from industry, government, and researchers. It notes that while awareness of nanotech remains low, public attitudes are generally positive. However, concerns focus less on direct health and environmental risks and more on issues of naturalness, access, trust, and transparency. The document contrasts a "public as risk" view that sees public as irrational and in need of reassurance, with research finding public worries more about social and political issues. It argues for early, ongoing deliberative engagement to build resilient innovation.
Lorie Sheremeta_ A life cycle approach to understanding and managing risks an...Ne3LS_Network
This document discusses a life-cycle approach to understanding and managing risks and benefits of nanotechnology. It covers definitional issues related to nanotechnology, materials of interest from R&D to end of life, challenges, and the need for international coordination on environmental, health and safety research and regulations. Key points discussed include differentiating nanomaterials, nanoparticles and nanowaste; properties that change at the nanoscale; regulatory complexity; priority materials for risk assessment; and applications in environmental remediation and potential issues like ocean iron fertilization. Maintaining public trust through education, engagement and responsible development is emphasized.
Lorie Sheremeta_Governance of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies a canadian p...Ne3LS_Network
This document provides a Canadian perspective on governance of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies. It discusses what governance is, why it is important for nanotechnology, and who the key stakeholders are. It describes Canada's general approach to regulating emerging technologies by waiting for evidence before implementing new rules. Challenges in regulating nanomaterials under Canadian laws are outlined. The roles of Environment Canada and Health Canada in assessing nanomaterials as new substances are explained. Issues around labelling and looking ahead to continuing research on health and environmental impacts are also summarized.
This document summarizes Michael Buschmann's work on nanomedicine at Ecole Polytechnique. It discusses how nanomedicine uses nano-sized tools for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. Some key applications of nanomedicine include drug delivery via liposomes and polymeric nanoparticles. The document also outlines the requirements for successful nanomedicine research and development, including efficacy, safety, manufacturing and regulatory approval. Buschmann's group works on developing chitosan-based nanoparticles for gene delivery applications.
Roland Hosein_International developments for nanotechnology standardizationNe3LS_Network
This document summarizes the international developments in nanotechnology standardization. It discusses:
1) The context for nanotechnology standards including the emergence of many related fields simultaneously and the need for international cooperation to develop standards.
2) The processes used by ISO to develop nanotechnology standards including forming technical committees, seeking member participation, developing work items, and publishing final standards.
3) Some of the key nanotechnology standards that have been published to date by ISO technical committees focusing on terminology, measurement/characterization, and environment/health/safety.
4) Other working groups and future standards under development in areas like materials specification, electrical/electronic products, and national adoption
Mathieu Noury_From nanomedicine to nanohealth conceptualizing the biomedical ...Ne3LS_Network
1. Nanomedicine aims to comprehensively monitor, repair, and improve human biological systems at the molecular level using engineered nanostructures to achieve medical benefits. Nanohealth analyzes the social and cultural implications of the biomedical model proposed by nanomedicine.
2. Nanohealth proposes a transversal medical model involving predictive, personalized, and regenerative medicine enabled by nanotechnology.
3. Nanomedicine represents an enhancement medicine that optimizes human bodies and promotes health and disease prevention beyond curing illness.
4. Major governments are investing heavily in nanotechnology, including nanomedicine, creating a global race to develop these technologies and harness their economic
Tsing Tang Song_Taiwan’s position on nano risk governanceNe3LS_Network
The document summarizes Taiwan's national nanotechnology program and status of nano risk governance. It discusses that Taiwan invests over $500 million in its nanotechnology program, with about 45% allocated to environmental, health and safety research. It also surveys nanomaterial applications and revenues in Taiwan, finding growing use in industries like textiles, appliances and building materials. Regarding risk governance, Taiwan takes an inter-ministerial approach and has established standards, research programs, and its nanoMark labeling system to help manage risks and inform consumers about nanotechnology in products.
Jerzy Jurewicz & Boulos_Analysis of safety aspects associated with the plasma...Ne3LS_Network
This document discusses the safety aspects of handling nanopowders in industrial production. It presents Tekna Advanced Materials, which produces advanced materials using plasma technology. Risk management is key, following international standards. Design considerations aim to minimize hazards through passivation, encapsulation or wet collection. Hazard evaluation focuses on exposure probability, guided design. Barriers seek to prevent, control or mitigate accidents through multiple levels of protection.
Lyes tabet_Human bronchial smooth muscle cells and nanocytotoxic responses to...Ne3LS_Network
1) Human bronchial smooth muscle cells (HBSMC) were exposed to quantum dots (QDs) to examine their cytotoxic and inflammatory responses under normal and asthmatic conditions.
2) QDs decreased cell viability of normal and asthmatic HBSMC in a dose- and time-dependent manner, with normal HBSMC being more sensitive.
3) Oxidative stress analysis found normal HBSMC maintained an antioxidant response to QDs, while asthmatic HBSMC showed a deficient response. Inflammatory mediator levels in both cell types increased with higher QD concentrations.
Ludwig Vinches et al._Study on the penetration of ti o2 nanoparticles through...Ne3LS_Network
1) The study tested the penetration of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles through protective gloves and clothing under conditions simulating occupational use.
2) Results showed penetration of TiO2 nanoparticles in water through nitrile rubber gloves after deformation, but no penetration through butyl rubber gloves.
3) Exposure to TiO2 nanoparticles in propylene glycol solvent along with mechanical deformation was found to damage nitrile rubber glove surfaces more than solvent or deformation alone.
Audrey Bruneau_In vitro immunotoxicology of quantum dots and comparison with ...Ne3LS_Network
1) The study evaluated the immunotoxicity of quantum dots (QDs) in human, mouse, trout and mussel models. QDs showed toxicity to blood cell viability, phagocytosis, and lymphoblastic transformation in human cells.
2) Trout and mouse models were more sensitive to QD toxicity compared to human and mussel models.
3) In mussel cells, QDs were more toxic than dissolved cadmium or tellurium metals alone, suggesting the nanoparticle form influences toxicity. However, in other models QDs were generally less toxic than metals.
Alexeï Grinbaum_What is responsible about responsible innovation?Ne3LS_Network
The document discusses the concept of "responsible innovation" and what makes innovation responsible. It notes that responsible innovation requires considering social and ethical issues that may arise from new technologies. It also discusses some approaches that have been taken to promote responsible innovation, such as codes of conduct, standards, and public participation in innovation policymaking. Responsible innovation aims to ensure new technologies are aligned with societal values and minimize potential harms.
Günter Oberdorster_How to assess the risks of nanotechnology?Ne3LS_Network
The document summarizes a presentation on assessing the risks of nanotechnology. The presentation covered characteristics of nanoparticles that influence toxicity, dosing in the respiratory tract, biokinetics, and protein interactions. It also discussed challenges in hazard/risk characterization including determining appropriate testing strategies, accounting for acute vs chronic effects, dosimetry issues, and extrapolating risks from animals to humans. The presentation highlighted differences between nanoparticles and larger particles in terms of deposition in the respiratory tract, translocation to organs, and cellular effects.
Catherine Beaudry – Axe 3 : Gouvernance des nanotechnologies
Françoise Roure_A possible research and innovation scheme for Nanotechnology?
1. CONSEIL GENERAL DE L’ECONOMIE
DE L’INDUSTRIE, DE L’ENERGIE ET DES TECHNOLOGIES
A Responsible Research and Innovation
Scheme for Nanotechnology ?
Panel on Responsible development, economic development and regulation in
nanotechnologies
Contribution of Dr. Françoise ROURE
French High Coucil for Economy, Industry, Energy and Technologies
2. What have we learned from 10 years of
Nanotechnology Regulation in the EU
Early Involvement of the European Parliament
European Commission answer
SCENHIR expertise and recommendations on adequate
definitions
Joint Research Center roadmap including EHS
databases
CEN and ISO under Vienna Agreement
Chemical Safety, REACH legal framework and second
evalation of legally binding directive
Specific IUCLID track for urgent reaction on
dangerous products reaching the market
The case of Cosmetics and « non soluble« nanoparticles
in the scope definition
Codes of conduct
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3. What have we learned from 10 years of
Nanotechnology Regulation in the EU?
Adaptation of the French legal Framework
Official report on Ethics and industriel foresight on nano enad
converging technologies ( DUPUY-ROURE)
2007 Grenelle de l’environnement, Commitment n° 159
2009 Grenelle Law art. 42
• NATIONAL Public Debate
• Mandatory Reporting Scheme
• Information on risks and protection measures
• Methodology for assessing risks and benefits
2009-2010 National Public Debat on Governance issues for nanosciences
and nanotechnologies
17 February 2012 : Two Ministerial Orders creating a mandadatory annual
declaration of nanoparticulate substances and listing the organisms in
charge
6 August 2012, Traceability ensured by an « Arrêté », describing the
conditions of declaration created by the Ministerial Order
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4. Questionning any Regulation Efficiency
when a legal link between a fact and a cause
cannot be clearly established
1. What are we talking about ? Semantics Matters and have
an Impact
Definitions: national, regional, other?
Standardized definitions ? For which purpose ?
Industrial? Legal ? Other?
What about the difference of traceability on soluble/non
soluble nanoparticles/nanomatérials?
Towards a unique method of DESCRIPTION of nano-
objects and systems at the nanoscale, including
nanomaterials
MESSAGE : without traceability, no legal security, no
anticipation, no compensation, NO TRUST, NO MARKET
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5. Questionning any regulation efficiency
when a legal link between a fact and a cause
cannot be clearly established
2) The role of ICSU-CODATA
Pespectives of a joint VAMAS-CODATA initiative : White
Paper in preparation 2012-2013
Towards an international, widely
supported, « nanomaterials description initiative »
involving scientists, ICSU/International
Unions, Industrials, …
CODATA decision follows an international, inter-
disciplinary Workshop organized in Paris, Feb. 2012, with
the participation of OECD. (J. Rumble, F. Roure)
MESSAGE : without an agreed
description, naming, defining, traçing and mandatory
reporting will bring Regulatory divergence where actors need
unified, harmonized regulations.
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6. Taxonomy as a prerequisite for efficient
regulations
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An integrated “Logic” Cascade :
- Ontology
- Taxonomy
- Terminology
- Definition
- Description (Uniqueness/Equivalence)
- - Representation (3D…4D…)
Stakes : the capacity of teach, design, research, innovate, regulate, protect
(IP), produce, evaluate, cooperate, even compete…on a level playing field.
Solution : Universal description of matter and properties at the
nanoscale, towards an open, well-curated, Meta-Database ICSU/CODATA-
VAMAS Project. Paris Workshop 23-24 Feb. 2012 on the Description of
nanomaterial
http://www.icsu.org/events/ICSU%20Events/workshop-
Source :
on-the-description-of-nanomaterials
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7. Nano-metrology as another pre-requisite
for effective regulation
and B2B relationships improvement:
Challenges
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8. Why preparing for better regulations of
nanotechnology-induced changes?
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9. How preparing for better regulations of
nanotechnology-induced changes?
SOFT LAW : some examples
1. International standards
Nanolabeling : ISO TC 229 : focused on consumers information first
• Even if B to B information stays crucial as responsibility matters.
« NanoR » TS « Nanoresponsibility » , CEN TC 352 WG 2 PG2
Nano-medicine, Nanomanufacturing Terminology, ISO TC 229
Consumers and Societal Dimension ISO TC 229 Survey, 2012
Perspectives of an ISO new TC « Biotechnology » including bio-
sourced, nanoscale objects
Joint IEC 113 / ISO TC 229 WG on Terminology for nanoelectronics…
MESSAGE : A standard is a voluntary adoption of a non mandatory norm,
it may be used in regulations . It can be considered as a means to
lowering costs, accelerating time to market, and avoiding EHS dumpings.
It paves the way to non divergent regulations for global players,
globalized markets
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10. How preparing for better regulations
of nanotechnology-induced changes?
SOFT LAW
Codes of Conduct for Responsible Research
Defined and impleented by the Industry ; limited succes
(cf. UK evaluation)
Adopted for Researchers in Nanosciences by the
European Commission
Not widely used
Not widely understood by researchers
No relevant frame in Scientific Public Institutions
Evaluated in 2011
How better meeting this critical need in the future ?
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13. Managing the gap between Risk and Risk Perception ?
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14. What do we mean by Responsible Research and
Innovation? (RRI Concept)
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15. Towards a EU « RRI » Scheme
inspired by Nano / Emerging Technologies
« RRI » concept comes after the EU « Science in Society » 6th
Framework Program for 2007-2012
« RRI » concept is to promote a generic ethical frame to the 8th FP fpr
Research, Development and Innovation, 2013-2020 ( around 80
billion € )
A group of Experts was asked in 2012 to preparing this generic
framework
With different options, from status quo to a legally
binding/reporting scheme
Adressing Ethical, Legal and Societal concerns as regards high
risk, high complexity, high uncertainty research , innovation and
development
With a constant compliance to European Values and Goals
Compliance scheme able to pave the way to new, adequate forms
of Governance in the field of new, nano-enabled technologies.
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16. Examples of contested innovation in the EU
Contested by societal actors…why?
because of ethical concerns;
Because of their failure to meet societal needs;
EXAMPLES:
Nanotechnologies, at least until a success story meets
expectations ( nanomedicine, cancer treatment…)
GMOs
E-mobility and traceability
Stem Cell Research
Online Social Networks
Biotech /Syn Bio
Dual-use Robotics
Nuclear Technologies
Some technologies for military or security purpose
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17. Examples of successful Innovations
Highly innovative products providing solutions for
societal, environmental and economic challenges.
EXAMPLES:
Resource efficiency with bio-based, non extractive
products
e-Health, like medical imaging
Privacy by Design, Privacy-enabling Technologies: new
generation of software and ICT services compliant with Privacy
while offering the desired functionnality
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18. « RRI concept » : Following the National
Public Debate on nanotechnology in France
A list of actions binding the Government to ensure appropriate follow up
of the Debate
Mandatory creation of an ethical committee in Research Laboratories
focusing on Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies as a direct result of the
national public debate on the nanotechnology governance issues
Decision to involve stakeholders who would wish so to a dialogue, in
particular when new production sites are at stake; towards a responsible
development of nanotechnology applications
Waste management of final waste including synthetic nanoparticles
Public Laboratories in charge of Life Cycle Assessment of synthetic
nanomaterials
Public funding subject to TOX/ ECOTOX research
Societal Sciences and humanities involved as regards nanotechnology-
induced changes
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19. FramingNano reference for a sustaibable,
reflexive governance of nanotechnology (EU)
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20. Co-evolution of Science and society can be
obtained by a « Reflexive governance »
approach inspired by a “RRI” concept
(Arie RIP, NL)
Reflexive ethics, prerequisite for a reflexive governance
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21. CONSEIL GENERAL DE L’ECONOMIE
DE L’INDUSTRIE, DE L’ENERGIE ET DES TECHNOLOGIES
A Responsible Research and Innovation
Scheme for Nanotechnology ?
Thank You for your Attention
Contribution of Dr. Françoise ROURE
French High Coucil for Economy, Industry, Energy and Technologies
francoise.roure@finances.gouv.fr