This workshop, which will be held September 10-11, 2008, brings together experts from diverse disciplines to evaluate how the field of risk analysis can address the considerable uncertainties currently associated with impacts from nanoscale materials and nanotechnologies.

Workshop objectives

• Identify integrated risk analysis approaches to address the unique challenges posed by nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
• Enhance and establish collaborative networks to advance the science and understanding of nanomaterials.

Selected speakers

• Ann Bostrom, PhD (Professor University of Washington)
• Rick Canady, PhD (Senior Science Policy Analyst, FDA Nanotechnology Task Force)
• Kristen Kulinowski, PhD (Director, International Council on Nanotechnology, Rice University)
• Garrick Louis, Ph.D. (Professor, University of Virginia)
• Andrew Maynard, PhD (Science Advisor, Project on Emerging Nanotech, Woodrow Wilson Center)
• Terry McIntyre, PhD (Chief, Environmental Biotechnology Applications, Environment Canada)
• Peter Preuss, PhD (Director, EPA National Center for Environmental Assessment)
• Nancy Rachman, PhD (Senior Director, Grocery Manufacturers Association)
• Lorraine Sheremeta, JD (Research Officer, National Institute for Nanotechnology, Canada)
• Nigel Walker, PhD (Lead, Nanotechnology Safety Initiative, National Toxicology Program)
• Jonathan Wiener, PhD, JD (Duke University Law School; President, Society for Risk Analysis)

Date and Location

10-11 September 2008, Washington DC

More information

Contact: Jo Anne Shatkin, PhD (+1 617 850-1715, Jashatkin@clf.org)
Online: http://srananoworkshop.org/