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2009 International Conference on the Environmental Implications and Applications of Nanotechnology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Sponsored by USEPA OSWER, USEPA ORD, University of Massachussetts, NIEHS, and others

June 9 - 11, 2009

AGENDA

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Tuesday, June 9
7:30 -9:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
(Preregistration open June 8 - 2-5 pm, 9th Floor)
All Day Exhibit Hall and Posters
9:00 Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:30 Nanotechnology Challenges Ahead
Jeff Morris, National Program Director for Nanotechnology
Office of Research and Development , U.S. EPA
10:00–12:00 10:00  

10:45

  11:15

Plenary Session Characterization and Detection of Engineered Nanomaterials
Martin Hassellöv, Associate Professor, Chemistry/Environmental Nanoparticle Research Group, University of Gothenburg International Physical-Chemical Transformations of Nanomaterials in Environmental Systems: Implications for Risk Assessment
Mark Wiesner, Director, Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology and Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University Interactions of Engineered Nanomaterials with Biological Systems
Vincent Rotello, Charles Goessmann Chair and Professor, Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 1.  Characterization, Detection and Analysis Session 2.  Environmental Fate and Transport Session 3.  Pollution Control and Remediation
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-5:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 4.  Characterization, Detection and Analysis Session 5.  Bioavailability and Toxicity Session 6.  Regulatory and Policy Issues
4:00 -6:00 Poster Session and Reception
6:00 -8:00 Social and Barbeque Dinner

Wednesday, June 10
All Day Exhibit Hall and Posters
8:15-8:30 Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30 - 10:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 7. Green Nanotechnology Session 8. Advances in Nanotechnology; EPA/STAR Extramural Grants Prog. Session 9. Bioavailability and Toxicity

10:00 -10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 10. Green Nanotechnology Session 11. Pollution Control and Remediation Session 12. Bioavailability and Toxicity Session 13. Environmental Fate and Transport
12:00-1:30 Lunch and Tours
1:30-3:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 14. Nanosensors Session 15. Pollution Control and Remediation Session 16. Bioavailability and Toxicity Session 17. Environmental Fate and Transport
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-5:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 18.  Regulatory and Policy Issues Session 19.  Pollution Control and Remediation Session 20.  Bioavailability and Toxicity
5:00-7:00 Poster Session and Reception

Thursday, June 11
Morning Exhibit Hall and Posters
8:15-8:30 Opening Remarks and Announcements
8:30 - 10:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 21. Human Health and Environmental Exposure - Part One Session 22. Environmental Fate and Transport Session 23. Regulatory and Policy Issues
10:00 -10:30 Break
10:30 -12:00 Concurrent Sessions Session 24. Human Health and Environmental Exposure - Part Two Session 25. Environmental Fate and Transport Session 26. Regulatory and Policy Issues
12:00-2:30 Plenary Panel Discussion and Lunch
Moderator: Jeff Morris, National Program Director for Nanotechnology, ORD/EPA
Current State and Direction of Science in Guiding Decision Making on the Safe Use of Nanotechnology
Panelists to be announced
Complimentary lunch for all attendees.
2:30 Conference Concludes

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