SPEAKERS

• Dr. Stefan Hanslik, Federal Minister of Science, Research and Economy

• Alexander Pogány, Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology 

• Dr. Aleksander Zilberszac, Federal Minister of Health (Bmg)

• Andreas Falk, MSc, CEO of Bionanonet

• Prof. DI Dr. Robert Mader, Medical University of Vienna

• Prof. DI Dr. Hannes Stockinger, Medical University of Vienna

INSIGHTS

SUMMARY OF THE DAY

The attendees were media, researchers, clinicians, Federal Ministries and the Association of the Austrian Chemical Industry. One key question arose after the speaker presentations and focus the attention: “What are the future opportunities to support Austrian translational nanomedical research and beyond and how to pave the way from research to market (start-ups) in this challenging field?”

For more information about the speakers please find the Press Kit (in German)

PRESS COVERAGE

A video was released on the Austrian TV Chanel W24 here

An article was issued by FCIO Chemische Industrie paper here

SPEAKERS

• Dr. Klaus-Michaël Weltring, Chairman of the German NanoBioMedicine Platform, Bioanalytikzentrum Münster
• Prof. Dr. med Christoff von Kalle, Oncologist, Member of the Board Director of Heidelberg Center for Personalized Oncology, Heidelberg
• Dr. Andrea Hanefeld, Director, Head Search & Evaluation Pharmaceutical & Early Development Technologies Biopharma | External Innovation, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
• PD Dr. Peter van Hoogevest, Head Development and Scientific Department, Lipoid GmbH, Ludwigshafen
• Mr. Nicolas Gouze, ETPN representative, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH, Berlin 

INSIGHTS

The event was a success with very interesting talks and discussions afterward between speakers and audience.

For more information and access to video and press material of the event please visit Dechema’s website

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• M. Gazouli, University of Athens Medical School
  Presentation of the European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine (ETPN)
• E. P. Efstathopoulos, NKUA
  Presentation of the Greek Organization Nanotechnology for Health
• N. Pippa, NKUA
  Smart nanoplatforms for anticancer drug administration. Where we stand today?
• P. Bouziotis, N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”
  Radiolabeled nanoparticles as agents for dual imaging SPECT/MRI and PET/MRI applications
• M. Gazouli, University of Athens Medical School
  Nanotechnology based isolation and molecular characterization of circulating tumor cells
• H Iatrou, NKUA
  Smart polymeric hydrogels for Gemcitabine administration for pancreatic cancer therapy
• G. Loudos, Technological Educational Institute of Athens
  The role of biomedical mechanics based on drug delivery nanoparticles (Bioimaging, ablation etc)
• D. Tsoukalas, National Technical University of Athens
  The perspectives of using nanoparticle assemblies as a cancer sensor device
• C. Demetzos, NKUA
  Nanosimilars vs Biosimilars. Law and ethic regulations
  
  

INSIGHTS

The Greece Nano World Cancer Day was successful with 150-160 people with the vice minister responsible for research and technology Prof Fotakis, the Dean of the National And Kapodistrian University of Athens prof Dimopoulos. Moreover well know journalists from skai.gr, onmed.gr, sofokleousin.gr, newsbeast.gr, etc. attended the event, and Dyomagazine issued a dedicated newsletter.

Greece Program (PDF 736k)

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Dr. Adriele PRINA-MELLO, LBCAM director, Nanomedicine Group, ETPNmember – Welcome, Opening and General introduction to nanomedicine

• Prof. Jacintha O’SULLIVAN, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery and Innovator – Overview on Translational Oncology research

• Dr. Dania MOVIA, Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Medicine – Latest development in nanomedicine targeted therapies

• Dr. Roisin BYRNE, Research Fellow, Department of Surgery – Oesophageal and rectal adenocarcinoma: importance of neoadjuvant radiosensitivity

• Prof. Joanne LYSAGHT, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery – Introduction to the Taught Master in Translational Oncology – Open forum discussion

SPEAKERS 

• Cristina Messa, Rector of University of Milano-Bicocca

• Furio Gramatica, Fondation don Gnocchi and ETPN (European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine) representative

• Nadia Zaffaroni, National Institute of Tumor-Foundation, IRCC

• Federico Caligaris Cappio, Italian Association on Cancer Research,AIRC

• Emilia De Biasi, President of the Health commission at the Italian Senato

• Federico Pantellini, Medical Affairs Director in Oncology, Celgene

Moderator Francesco Nicotra, University of Milano-Bicocca

INSIGHTS

The Italian Press Event was a great success. More than 10 journalists attended the event and 3 press articles were issued on national newspapers and more than 30 articles are now available on internet.

The event was also broadcast and the video is now available online.

A video summarizing the event was made by the University Milano-Bicocca’s press Office and is available here.

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Chair: Anja van de Stolpe, hDMT
• Bob Pinedo, Medical Oncologist
  Nanomedicine and cancer
• Anja van de Stolpe, hDMT
  Cancer on a chip
• Twan Lammers, Experimental Molecular Imaging, RTWH Aachen Nanoparticles in diagnostics and tumor-directed medicine transport
• Roel Deckers, Imaging Science Institute, UMC Utrecht
  Image guided treatment of breastcancer
• Cees van Rijn, Aquamarijn Micro Filtration BV
  A nano-trap for circulating tumor cells
• Robert Geertsma, RIVM & ETPN member
  Safe innovation approach for nanomedicine in oncology

INSIGHTS

The attendees enjoyed six clear, concise and interesting lectures aboutthe application of nanomedicine in the prevention and treatment of cancer byleading scientists in the Netherlands.

Please find further information about the event : a summary and a general report.

PRESS COVERAGE

Articles were issued in several press regional papers as Leidsch dagblad, IJmuiderCournat, Gooi&Eemlander, NoordHollandsDagblad and in 3 national papers Ethic School, Gezondheiddichtbij and National journal ScienceGuide.

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Prof. Lars Montelius, Director General of the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. “Welcome from INL’s DG”

• Dr. Lorena Diéguez, Researcher in Biomedical Microfluidic Devices, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, ETPN representative. 

• “Nanomedicine at INL and presentation of the European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine (ETPN)”

• Patrícia Gomes, Portuguese Cancer Patients Association – Center of the Northern Region (Liga Portuguesa contra o Cancro – Núcleo Regional do Norte), Portugal. 

• “Oncological experiences: the perspective of the psychologist”

• Prof. Sonia Martínez Arca, Director of Innovation and Public Health Management, Galician Health Service, SERGAS, Spain. 

• “inNANOvation in the Galician Public Health System”

• Prof. Luis Costa, Oncologist, Professor of Medicine at the Lisbon Medical School–University of Lisbon, Director of the Oncology Division, Hospital de Santa Maria and head of the Clinical Translational Oncology Research Unit at IMM, Lisbon, Portugal.

• “Nanomedicine in Cancer: what we can offer so far”

• Dr. Juan Ruiz, Oncologist, Translational Medical Oncology; Health Research Institute of Santiago (IDIS), SERGAS, Spain. 

• “The role of nanotechnology on the clinical practice of the oncologist physician”

• Dr. Cristina Martins, Researcher in Biomaterials, I3S – Institute of Research and Innovation in Health, Portugal.

• “Bioengineered biomaterials to fight Helicobacter pylori infection and prevent gastric cancer”

• Prof. Nuno Miranda, National Coordinator of the Program in Oncological Diseases, General Administration of Public Health, Portugal.

INSIGHTS

PRESS COVERAGE

7 press articles were issued in local and national newspapers: Diario Do Minho, Correio Do Minho, Press Minho, Antena Minho, OvilaverdenseJournal, Oamarense & International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory.

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Josep Samitier, Coordinator of NanomedSpain, Director of IBEC

• Teresa López-Fando Salinas, Coordinator of Services and Programs, Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC)

• Mª Jesús Vicent, Research Group Leader at Principe Felipe research Centre (CIPF)

• Mª Luisa Villahermosa, R+D Director at GENOMICA

• Aleix Prat, Medical Oncologist and Research Group Leader at Oncological Institute at Vall d’Hebron Hospital (VHIO)

INSIGHTS

Great attendance with students, scientists and journalists asking interesting questions following the presentations.

Find the press articles about the event published in El Mundo and in Gaceta Medica.

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Prof. Dr. med. Roger STUPP, Clinic Director of Oncological Department, University Hospital Zürich
• Prof. Dr. Heinrich HOFMANN, Director of the Powder Technology Laboratory, Institute of Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
• Prof. Dr. med. Beatrice BECK SCHIMMER, Leading Doctor at the Institute for Anaesthesiology from University Hospital Zürich
• PD Dr. med. Dr. sc. hum. Dipl-Phys. Andreas BOSS, Leading Doctor at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology from University Hospital Zürich
• Prof. Dr. med. Caroline MAAKE, Anatomical Institut, University Zürich
• Prof. Dr. Niels KUSTER, Founder and Director of Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society (IT’IS)
• Prof. Dr. med Niloy RANJAN DATTA, Senior Radio Oncologist, Kantonsspital Aarau
• Prof. Gerrit BORCHARD, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Biopharmacy University of Geneva
• Prof. em. Dr. phil. nat. Peter GEHR, Insitute of Anatomy, University of Bern
  
  

INSIGHTS

Find some materials regarding the Swiss event:

• the Press Kit of the event with the BIO of the speakers and their presentation abstract here and there

The General Presentation Power Point in German here

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM

• Dr. Fabienne Dumoulin, ETPN Representative
• Prof. Dr. Vefa Ahsen, ETPN Representative
• Prof. Dr. Tezer Kutluk, President of the Union for International Cancer Control
  http://www.uicc.org/about-uicc/new-board-directors/tezer-kutluk
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çulha, Yeditepe University http://nanobio.yeditepe.edu.tr/mustafa-culha/
• Prof. Dr. Serdar Özçelik, İzmir Institute of Technology
  http://nanobiolab.iyte.edu.tr/

INSIGHTS

Find a list of the articles issued, below:

• 1 article in the local edition of a national daily newspaper Milliyet
• 3 articles in local newspapers as Gebze gazetesi, Marmara gazetesi and Demokrat Gebze
• 1 article from a press agency
• 1 article issued in Haber, online journal in the top 10 of Turkey’s online newspapers
• 1 article issued in the Gebze’s University’s journal

SPEAKERS

• Billy Boyle, Co-founder, Owlstone Medical

• Dr Maya Thanou, Kings College London

• Dr Eric Mayes, CEO, Endomag

• Dr Christine Dufès, University of Strathclyde

• Dr Kathryn Hill, AstraZeneca

• Prof. Arwyn Tomos Jones, Membrane Traffic and Drug Delivery

• Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cardiff University

• Mr. Christopher Halloran, Consultant Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon

• Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool

• Prof. Andrew Owen, Chairman, British Society for Nanomedicine

• Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Liverpool

• Dr Thanos Mitrelias, Founding CEO, Cavendish NanoTherapeutics