Nanotechnology and Health Colloquium
The emergence of nanotechnology in the health sciences has given rise to a new discipline, Nanomedicine. This new discipline is emerging as the biggest revolution in the treatment of diseases to date. But where exactly are we at the moment?
At what point are the practical applications of nanotechnology? What do nanomedicines look like? To what extent will nanomedicine affect traditional medical practice? How much of science and how much of fiction? Is nanotechnology already incorporated into the arsenal of drug search and improvement tools in pharmaceutical multinationals? Are there already nanoproducts in the market that improve health? What is the current legislation regarding the marketing of a nanomedicine? What are the ethical issues related to nanomedicine research?