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Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is expected to be the basis of many of the main technological innovations of the 21st century, with research and development in this field growing rapidly on a global scale. It bridges the whole spectrum of science, touching medicine, physics, engineering and chemistry, and promises the development of new materials and processes in the nanometre (10-9m) scale with unique properties. Responsible development of any new material requires that risks to health and the environment associated with their production, use and disposal are addressed in order to protect workers, the public and the ecosystem. The IOM offers a multi-disciplinary approach to assessing the risks associated with nanomaterials.

Nanotechnology Risk Management

Assessment of health risks arising from exposure to chemicals or other substances, requires understanding of its intrinsic toxicity, the levels of exposure (by inhalation, by ingestion or through the skin) that may occur and any relationship between exposure and health effects. The IOM has unique and extensive experience concerning the potential risks from particles and fibres. Our approach combines multi-disciplinary expertise with state-of-art techniques to identify and characterise exposure scenarios, conduct toxicity evaluations and undertake risk assessments in order to identify, characterise and estimate the relative safety of nanoparticles. This approach allows us to extend current knowledge, bridging the gaps between regulation, policy and practice in nanotechnology safety and facilitating responsible development of the field.

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Dr Rob Aitken, Director of Strategic Consulting
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Dr Lang Tran, Head of Computational Toxicology
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