Particle Society Spring Program Information

5th Annual PSM Symposium
Wednesday, March 9, 2005

The Particle Society Annual Program is a great place to meet other scientists and engineers working in particle related fields. Our membership includes scientists and engineers with diverse technical backgrounds, and represents several of the region’s leading biomedical and biotechnology companies.

Time: 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: The Grand Rios Hotel
6900 Lakeland Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

FOCUS ON THE BIOMEDICAL/BIOTECH INDUSTRY

The Particle Society of Minnesota will hold its 5th annual symposium on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, from 8:15 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., at the Grand Rios hotel located on the northeast corner of I694 and County 81 in Brooklyn Park, MN. The program this year will feature talks on particle technology related to biomedical and biotechnology applications. Specific topics include:

• Use of Silicates for Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Volatiles
  
• Stealth Nanoparticles: Fooling Biological Defenses
  
• Bioaerosols and Ventilation Control in Clinical Environments
  
• Preparation, Characterization and Behavior of Microcapsule Powders
  
• Application of Nanotechnology to Drug Formulation and Delivery
  
• Nano-Silver Particles in Medical X-ray Diagnostic Films

The detailed agenda for the March 9th program is below. We have also invited vendors from around the industry to offer tabletop displays of a variety of products and services related to the field. Registration includes a complete program information packet with a list of attendees and contact information, a formal sit-down lunch, and a continental breakfast.

You may contact Rob Grady by phone at 651-493-4008 or by email at rgrady@ppellc.com if you have any questions regarding the program.

Deadline for early registration signup: March 4, 2005

Spring Program Agenda
Wednesday, March 9, 2005

7:30 - 8:15am On-Site Registration

8:15 - 8:30am Welcome and Introduction to The Particle Society of Minnesota
(Bruce Forsyth, Boston Scientific, President PSOM)

8:30 - 9:15am Use of Silicates for Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Volatiles
(Prof. Gary Reineccius, U of MN, Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition)

9:15 - 9:30am Break

9:30 - 10:15am Stealth Nanoparticles: Fooling Biological Defenses
(Prof. Allison Hubel, U of MN, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering)

10:15 - 10:45am Open time for viewing exhibitor booths and break

10:45 - 11:30am Environmental Health
(Prof. Andrew Streifel, U of MN, Dept. of Environmental Health)

11:30 - 12:00pm Lunch Provided

12:00 - 1:00pm Special Luncheon Speaker Preparation, Characterization and Behavior of Microcapsule Powders
(Dr. Curt Thies, Prof. Emeritus: Washington U - St. Louis, President - Thies Technologies)

1:00 - 1:30pm Open time for viewing exhibitor booths and break

1:30 - 2:15pm Application of Nanotechnology to Drug Formulation and Delivery
(Robert Hoerr, Nanocopoeia, Inc.)

2:15 - 2:30pm Break

2:30 - 3:15pm Nano-Silver Particles in Medical X-ray Diagnostic Films
(David Whitcomb, Eastman Kodak Co.)

3:15 - 3:30pm Closing Remarks
(Rob Grady, VP and Program Chair PSOM)

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