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Nanostructured Materials and Biomedicine Monday 15 September 2008 The interface between nano- and biotechnology is an exciting new frontier for scientific exploration that promises to revolutionise healthcare and medicine. Engineered nanomaterials with biological functions are expected to underpin the development of techniques that will provide specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and imaging functions, significantly improving the way in which healthcare is provided in the future. This lecture will focus on recent advances in the design and preparation of nanoengineered particulate systems for the encapsulation of drugs and vaccines, cell targeting and intelligent drug/vaccine release. Application of these devices for the ultimate treatment of cancer, HIV and the diagnosis of heart disease will be presented. Enquiries:
Engineers Without Borders Public LectureTim Costello, Chief Executive, World Vision Australia'Burma, China & Disaster Relief: The Politics of Aid and Development' Tim Costello was one of only a handful of foreigners allowed into Burma after the disaster of Cyclone Nargis in May earlier this year. What he witnessed there was absolute devastation and a people frustrated by the delay in delivery of much needed aid. There will be an extensive opportunity for questions and answers, and refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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