Invited Speakers
Invited Speaker/Tentative Paper Title
Kazunari Akiyoshi, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Nanogel engineering for polymeric drug delivery
Christine Allen, University of Toronto
Engineering copolymer materials and micelles for targeted delivery of hydrophobic drugs
Brian Amsden, Queens University
Sustained and active protein delivery from photo-cross-linked biodegradable elastomer milli-cylinders
Joseph Backer, SibTech, Inc.
VEGF-driven targeted delivery of dendrimer therapeutics and diagnostics
Hans Bäumler, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Carrier for nanoparticles - Targeted delivery of water insoluble drugs
James R. Benson, Polygenetics, Inc.
New porous polymers provide zero-order release of drugs
Cory Berkland, University of Kansas
Nanoclusters as a unique drug delivery platform
Ron Boch, QLT, Inc.
Systemic and local drug delivery to the eye
Ross W. Boyle, University of Hull
Photosensitiser nanoparticle conjugates for targeted photodynamic therapy
Paul Braun, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champlaign
Double direct templating of periodically nanostructured ZnS hollow microspheres
Maria Briceño, Universidad de Los Andes
Use of particles as emulsions and foams stabilizers
Larry Brown, Epic Therapeutics
Nucleic acid microspheres for Type 1 diabetes intervention
Hieke Bunjes, Universität Jena
Supercooled smectic nanoparticles – Development and characterization of a novel drug delivery systems
Diane Burgess, University of Connecticut
Gene delivery and intracellular trafficking
Peter Burkhard, University of Connecticut
Peptide nanoparticles for medical applications: Novel drug targeting, delivery and vaccination strategies
Martin Caffrey, University of Limerick
Lipidic cubic phases: Applications in membrane protein
crystallogenesis and in uptake and delivery
Karin Caldwell, Uppsala University
Multilayered nanoparticles: Characterization and bioanalytical use
Paolo Caliceti, University of Padua
Fabrication of lipid nano-particles for low molecular weight and biotech drug delivery by gas compressed techniques
Chak K. Chan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Understanding the efflorescence of supersaturated droplets using fluorescence spectroscopy
Wei Chen, Nomadics, Inc.
Nanoparticle based photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment
C.S.Cho, Seoul National University
Receptor-mediated gene delivery using chitosan derivatives in vitro and in vivo
Gan-Moog Chow, National University of Singapore
Physical properties and cytotoxicity of inorganic nanoparticles for biomedical applications
David Cliffel, Vanderbilt University
Epitope presentation on gold nanoparticles for immunoassay development
Robert Cook, MAP Pharmaceuticals
Embracing particle engineering for inhalation drug products
Alexander Couzis, City College of New York
Spatially addressable protein arrays based on proteoliposome self- assembly into microwells
Yujie Dai, Tianjin University of Science and Technology
Colloidal emulsion aphrons: Structure, principles, properties and applications
Nily Dan, Drexel University
Effect of drug characteristics on the degradation mechanism and drug release rate from biodegradable polymer matrices
Femke de Theije, Philips
Magnetic biosensors for sensitive diagnostics
Thierry Delair, Ecole normale supérieure de Lyon
Design of synthetic colloidal antigen carriers for vaccine purposes
Robert DeLong, Louisburg College
Formulation processes and characterization of
DNA and siRNA nanoparticles
Joe DeSimone, University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University
Exploiting emerging techniques in imprint lithography to make highly uniform, shape-specific drugs, imaging agents and nano-carriers
Hélène Dihang, Formulaction
Colloidal stability of emulsions and nanoparticles in pharmaceutics
David Driscoll, Harvard University
Lipid injectable emulsions: Pharmacopeial and safety issues
Daryl Drummond, Hermes Biosciences
Use of novel intraliposomal stabilization strategies for forming highly stable and long circulating nanoliposome constructs for camptothecins and vinca alkaloids
Yvon Durant, University of New Hampshire
Targeted and functional nanoparticles for biomedical diagnostics
Krzysztof J. Dziewiszek, Antigenics, Inc.
Liposomal delivery of all-trans-retinoic acid: Challenges and simplifications
Thomas D. Dziubla, University of Pennsylvania
Targeted delivery polymer nanocarrier greatly extends therapeutic duration of active enzyme
Katrin Ebert, GKSS Research Center, Teltow
Process for the preparation of polymeric nanoparticles by means of porous membranes
Katarina Edsman, Uppsula University
Pharmceutical application of catanionic complexes - sustained drug release from gels
Alfred Fahr, Universität Jena
Liposomal formulations of a photosensizer: Green light for an old substance
Ingrid Fischbach, BASF AG
Nanosuspensions of poorly soluble active ingredients
Sandy Florence, The School of Pharmacy, University of London
Dendrimers, dendrons, dendrisomes and dendriplexes as carriers in drug and gene delivery
Geir Fonnum, Dynam Biotech
Magnetic beads used in sample preparation for mass spectrometry
John Forsayeth, University of California, San Francisco
Real time imaging of convection of therapeutic liposomes into the brain
Neil Foster, University of New South Wales
Utilisation of dense gas technologies for the fabrication & formulation of nano-biomaterials
Wolfgang Fritzsche, Institute for Physical High Technology, Jena
Chip-based molecular diagnostics using metal nanoparticles
Gary Fujii, Molecular Express
Nanoparticle based vaccine design: The VesiVax system
Carlos Gamazo, Universidad de Navarra
Use of flagellin and mannosamine nanoparticles as bioadhesive carriers for mucosal vaccination
Xiaohu Gao, University of Washington
Multifunctional quantum dots for molecular imaging and therapeutics
David L. Gardner, Respirics, Inc.
Factors to consider in developing a dry powder inhaler
Michael Giersig, Center for Advanced European Studies and Research
Cell growth and cell manipulation based on 2 and 3 dimensional organization of nanosized materials having different morphology
Beth Goins, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Radiolabeled lipid nanoparticles for imaging and radionuclide therapy
Lynn Gold, Sonus Pharmaceuticals
Applications of TOCOSOL technology
Eugene P.Goldberg, University of Florida
Recent developments in nano- meso- microparticles derived from
proteins, DNA, and/or polysaccharides for localized drug delivery
Gershon Golomb, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Targeting monocytes by nano-particulated formulations and vascular healing
Laurie Gower, University of Florida
Biomimetic processing methods for organic-inorganic particles
Gilbert Grant, New York University School of Medicine
Liposomal bupivacaine: An ultra-long acting local anesthetic
Irv Gruverman, MFIC Corporation
Optimizing drug delivery - Efficient formulation development and scaleable manufacturing methodology
Ram Gupta, Auburn University
Formation of drug nanoparticles and microparticles using supercritical CO2
Reyad Sawafta, Quartek Corporation
Nanomagnetic particles in rapid diagnostics
Gemunu Happawana, Southern Methodist University
Use of a scattering element and direct deionized water cooling in high power semiconductor
diode lasers to enhance the beam divergence and performance for use in photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Tamoaki Hino, Kinjo Gakuin University
Silk microspheres prepared by spray-drying of an aqueous system
Rex P.Hjelm, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Self-assembly of surfactant aided delivery systems
Robert Hoerr, Nanocopoeia, Inc.
Applying nanocomposite coatings on medical devices using electronanospray
Steve Howdle, University of Nottingham
Particles for drug delivery and medical applications: A supercritical approach
Tommy Horozov, University of Hull
Mechanisms of emulsion stabilization by colloidal particles
Gereon Hüttemann, University of Luebeck
Laser irradiated gold nanoparticles: A new tool for selective mainpulation of cells and biomolecules
Andreas Hütten, University of Bielefeld
Magnetic nanoparticles: Applications beyond data storage
Taeghwan Hyeon, Seoul National University
Generalized and large-scale synthesis of monodisperse nanocrystals of ferrites and oxides and their applications as MRI contrast agents and in drug delivery
Hideki Ichikawa, Kobe Gakuin University
Acrylate-based nanogels as microcapsular membrane components for peptide delivery
Satoshi Iwamoto, Gifu University
Novel methods of producing nano- and microsized particles composed of natural polyelectrolytes
Robert Ivkov, Triton Biosystems, Inc.
Development of tumor targeting magnetic nanoparticles for cancer therapy
Irwin C. Jacobs, Particle and Coating Technologies, Inc.
Development of formulations and equipment for spray drying of high value active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry
Keith Johnston, University of Texas at Austin
Particle engineering and formulation for enhanced bioavailability of poorly water soluble drugs
Kent Jørgensen, LiPlasome Pharma A/S
Tumor triggered activation and release of drugs from lipid based drug and prodrug nanocarriers
Hemant Joshi, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Applications of nanotechnology in the pharma industry – An overview
Lucienne Juillerat-Jeanneret, University Institute of Pathology, Lausanne
Functionalization of nanopaticles for disease detection and targeted drug delivery
Robert Hurt, Brown Univeristy
Green nanotechnology through collaborative research on mechanisms of nanomaterial toxicity
Shinichi Kaneda, Terumo Corporation
TRM-484, steroid included in a long circulating cationic liposomes actively targeting inflammatory tissues
Esko Kauppinen, Helsinki University of Technology
Gas-phase synthesis and coating of multifunctional nano- and microparticles for drug delivery
Harume Kawaguchi, Keio University
DNA diagnosis using SPR sensor with polymer particles
Gloria Kim, Georgia Institute of Technology
Designing multifunctinal nanostructures for targetting tumor cells and vasculatures
Kenji Kono, Osaka Prefecture University
Preparation of thermosensitive liposomes by use of amphiphilic block copolymers and their application to anticancer drug delivery
Uday Kompella, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Particulate systems for pulmonary drug delivery: Safety, sustained release, and efficacy
Nick Kotov, University of Michigan
Toward biomedical applications of layered nanocomposites
Todd Krauss, University of Rochester
Colloidal semiconductor quantum dots in selective labeling of pathogenic bacteria
Afsaneh Lavasanifar, University of Alberta
Polymeric micelles for tumor targeted delivery of P-glycoprotein inhibitors
Roger LeBlanc, University of Miami
Quantum dots as immunoassay probes
Robert J. Lee, Ohio State University
Folate rceptor-targeted liposomes and nanoparticles for caner therapy
Rob Lee, Novavax, Inc.
Micellar nanoparticles
Stephane Legastelois, Indicia Biotechnology
A new particle-based immunoassay based on the quantitative detection of magnetic microspheres
Dietmar Lerche, L.U.M. GmbH
Rapid stability testing and shelf life determination of concentrated emulsions
Chun Li, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Medical Center
Nanoparticulate multimodality imaging probes
Pauline (Pei) Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Amphiphilic core-shell nanoparticles with poly(ethyleneimine) shells as potential gene delivery carriers
Yuzhuo Li, Clarkson University
Dynamic NMR characterization of nanoparticles for medical imaging applications
Victor Lin, Iowa State University
Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for gene transfer, intracellular controlled release, and biosensor applications
Mike Lipp, Alkermes, Inc.
An overview of Alkermes AIR® dry powder particle formulation technology for pulmonary delivery
Phil Low, Purdue University
Ligand-mediated targeting of liposomes and nanoparticles to cancer cells and pathogenic microbes
Tao L. Lowe, Pennsylvania State University
Branched nanoparticles for drug delivery across the blood brain barrier
Yi Lu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
DNA-based assembly and sensing
Dan Luo, Cornell University
Nucleic acid engineering: DNA-based particles for molecular barcodes and drug delivery
Mizuo Maeda, RIKEN Institute
Non-crosslinking aggregation of DNA-carrying nanoparticles for gene diagnosis
Shlomo Margel, Bar Ilan University
Synthesis and characterization of new functional nanoparticles for medical imaging
Peter Markland, Brookwood Pharmaceuticals
Microparticle formulation development - Considerations from bench top to clinical manufacturing
Andrew Martin, University of Alberta
Particle fabrication for aerosol drug delivery
Yoshitake Masuda, Nagoya University
Control of crystallization for medical applications: I - Control of nucleation and
growth of magnetite particles for cancer heat immunotherapy; II - Spherical particle-assembly by two-solution method
for drug delivery system
Hedi Mattoussi, Naval Research Laboratory
Development of FRET-based QD-bioconjugate sensors for detecting enzymatic activity
James McGrath, University of Rochester
Nanoparticle interactions with the cell cytoskeleton
Wolfgang Meier, University of Bremen
Peptide-controlled nanoparticle formation
Takashi Miyata, Kansai University
Signal biomolecule-responsive gels
Brij Moudgil, University of Florida
Engineered nanoparticulate systems for biomedical applications
Shannon Morrison, Virginia Commonwealth University
Iron nanoparticles as magnetic carriers
Rainer Müller, Free University of Berlin
Nanocrystals and lipid nanoparticles for poorly soluble drugs - state of
art and commercialisation
Detlef Müller-Schulte, MagnaMedics GmbH
Thermosensitive magnetic nano- and microcarriers as contactless controllable drug carriers and tools
Gerhard Muhrer, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp
Solid dispersions by compressed fluid antisolvent precipitation
Shawn Mulvaney, Naval Research Laboratory
Fluidic force discrimination assays in complex media
Matti Murtomaa, University of Turku
Electrostatic measurement methods in pharmaceutical aerosols
Hiroyuki Nakumura, Gakushuin University
Transferrin-loaded nido-carborane loaded liposomes: Synthesis and intracellular targeting to solid tumors for boron
neutron capture therapy
Indranil Nandi, Sandoz
Application of lipid based drug delivery system for water insoluble drugs
Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University
Novel injectable biomaterials for protein and vaccine delivery
Laurence Navailles, Université Bordeaux
Dislocation loop mediated smectic melting
David Needham, Duke University
A new paradigm for local drug delivery: Temperature triggered release liposomes for anti-tumor applications
Thor W. Nilsen, Genisphere, Inc.
DNA dendrimers
Takasi Nisisako, University of Tokyo
Generation of monodisperse double emulsions in a planar microfluidic network
Naoto Oku, University of Shizuoka
Angiogenic vessel-targeted cancer therapy
Katsuto Otake, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tskuba, Japan
Liposome formation with supercritical CO2 as an alternative solvent
Ozgen Ozer, Ege Üniversitesi
W/O/W multiple emulsions containing nitroimidazole derivatives for vaginal application
Giulio Paciotti, Cytimmune Sciences, Inc.
Developing tumor targeted controlled release drug vectors on colloidal gold nanoparticles
Balaji Panchapakesan, University of Delaware
Single wall carbon nanotube nanobomb agents for cancer yherapeutics
Wolfgang Parak, University of Munich
Characterization and biological applications of colloidal nanoparticles
Robert Pelton, McMaster University
Glucose sensing microgels
Manuel Perez, University of Central Florida
Magnetic nanoparticles in biodiagnostics
Kathleen Pirollo, Georgetown University
A versatile tumor targeting nanodelivery platform for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Michael Pishko, Pennsylvania State University
Encapsulation of drug nanoparticles in self-assembled macromolecular nanoshells
Marc D. Porter, Ames Laboratory
Strategies for the design and readout of ultrahigh density immunodiagnostic platforms
Jon A. Preece, University of Birmingham
Gluatathione degradable and pH modulatable polycation/DNA nanoplexes for gene delivery
Natalya Rapoport, University of Utah
Drug-loaded nanoemulsions/nanobubbles for combined tumor imaging and treatment
François Ravenelle, Labopharm
Nanodelivery using block copolymers: A Propofol Solution
Phillipe Rogueda, Astra Zenaca
The nanoscale in inhalation delivery
Sandra Rosenthal, Vanderbilt University
Imaging cell surface receptors with ligand conjugated nanocrystals
Niklas Sandler, University of Otago
Powder surface image analysis in screening of functional bulk properties of pharmaceutical particles
Jeff Schuster, Aradigm Corporation
Advances is liquid aerosol delivery systems
Terrence Scott, Epic Therapeutics, Inc.
PROMAXX microsphere drug delivery technology
David Sheff, University of Iowa Medical School
Retrograde delivery of bacterial toxins passes through the recycling
endosome of mammalian cells
Boris Shekunov, Ferro Company
New particle technologies for drug delivery
Bob Sievers, University of Colorado
Drug delivery applications of particle technology using CAN-BD processing
Ponisseril Somasundaran, Columbia University
Modified polyacrylic and polysaccharide nanoparticles for controlled extraction and release
Patrick Stayton, University of Washington
"Smart" nanoparticles for diagnostics and drug delivery
Vicki Stone, Napier University
Cellular and molecular mechanisms driving the toxicity of inorganic nanoparticles in macrophages
Julie Straub, Acusphere, Inc.
Porous microparticle technology for imaging and drug delivery
Sean Sullivan, University of Florida
Peptide targeted transfection complexes to the tumor endothelium
Sonke Svenson, Dendritic NanoTechnologies
Dendrimers: A platform for custom-designed drug delivery
Janos Szebeni, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Complement activation-related hypersensitivity reactions to liposomes, micellar vehicles and other nanoparticles
James Talton, Nanotherapeutics, Inc.
Oral nanoparticle delivery
Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, University of Liverpool
Development of nanoparticles for the study of breast cancer metathesis
David Thompson, Purdue University
New concepts in liposomal delivery
Arjen P. Tinke, Johnson & Johnson
Characterization of the particle size distribution profile of organic nano-particulate systems
Vladimir Torchilin, Northeastern University
Polymeric micelles: Potential as pharmaceutical nanocarriers
Robert Tshikhudo, University of Liverpool
A generic approach to biomolecular functionality on gold and sSilver nanoparticles
Bill Turnell, MediVas, LLC
Novel polymer technology for the delivery of macromolecules
Ijeoma F. Uchegbu, University of Strathclyde
Nanomedicines for bioavailability enhancement
Evan C. Unger, ImaRx Therapeutics
Perfluorocarbon nanobubbles as diagnostic and therapeutic agents
Neal K. Vail, Southwest Research Institute
Targeted nanoparticles for bone therapies
Hubert van den Bergh, EPFL, Lausanne
Photodynamic therapy in the chorioallantoic membrane model: Combination therapy using asprin enhances photodynamic selective drug delivery and influence of the size of TCPP-loaded nanoparticles on phototoxicity
Orlin Velev, North Carolina State University
Colloidal assembly extended into the biomaterials domain: Composite coatings and membranes from live cells
Geert Verreck, Johnson & Johnson
The use of compressed carbon dioxide to broaden the applicability of hot stage extrusion for drug delivery
Brigitte von Rechenberg, Universität Zürich
Superparamagnetic iron oxide particles as drug delivery system for in vivo application in the joint
Chang-Chun Wang, Fudan University
Preparation of magnetic polymeric microspheres for application in biomedical fields
Daniel J. Watts, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Phytotoxicity of some manufactured nanoparticles
Stephen P. Williams, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Characterization of magnetic nanoparticles using quadrupole magnetic field-flow fractionation
Martin Woodle, Intradigm Corporation
Tissue targeted nanoparticles for systemic delivery of nucleic acid agents enables siRNA therapeutics
X.Y. (Shirley) Wu, University of Toronto
New polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced anticancer drug delivery
Yuichi Yamasaki, University of Tokyo
DNA condensation mechanism revealed under fluorescence video-microscopy
Hong Yang, University of Rochester
Nanoparticle-induced biological responses: Effect of size, shape and surface chemistry
Matt Yates, University of Rochester
Microencapsulation through hybrid aqueous/supercritical carbon dioxide processing of polymer colloids
Leslie Yeo, Monash University
Use of electric and acoustic fields as a vehicle for drug delivery and encapsulation
Kui Yu, National Research Council of Canada
Development of colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals as bio-imaging probes
Jimmy Yun, NanoMaterials Technology Pte. Ltd.
Design and production of ultrafine active pharmaceutical ingredients under high gravity environment
Jin Zhang, University of California, Santa Cruz
Cancer biomarker detection based on photoluminescence of semiconductor quantum dots and SERS of metal nanostructures
Miqin Zhang, University of Washington
Chlorotoxin-bound superparamagnetic nanoparticles for brain tumor diagnosis and therapeutics
Yong Zhang, National University of Singapore
Multifunctional nanoparticles for imaging assisted gene therapy
Lou Zumstein, Introgen Therapeutics, Inc.
Nanoparticle delivery of tumor suppressor gene therapy
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