OVERVIEW

The potential impact of nanotechnology is well recognized and could be the fundamental driver of meaningful advances in cancer imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

The Nano Boot Camp for Clinicians is an immersive, tutorial-based, half-day event. Attendees will quickly gain an understanding of nanotechnology, current advances in the field, and the prospects for translating these advances to the clinic.

There is no charge to attend, but advance reservations are recommended.

The Nano Boot Camp is offered free of charge, but registration by February 28th is highly recommended.
Please click here to register on-line or call (847) 467-2530.

AGENDA

1:15 – 1:30 P.M. OPENING REMARKS, Steven T. Rosen, M.D

1:30 – 2:15 P.M. NANO-BASICS FOR CLINICIANS
Chad A. Mirkin, Ph.D.
This tutorial will introduce the basic concepts of nanotechnology for biomedical scientists, including the novel physical properties inherent to nanostructured materials and their applications in drug delivery, biosensing, etc.

2:15 – 3:00 P.M. SEEING IS BELIEVING: BIOACTIVATED PROBES FOR MOLECULAR IMAGING
Thomas J. Meade, Ph.D.
This tutorial will focus on the chemistry of new molecular imaging probes for experimental and clinical imaging. It will include a description of small molecule contrast agents to large nanoparticle robes for magnetic resonance and optical imaging.

3:00 – 3:20 P.M. BREAK (refreshments served)

3:30 – 4:15 P.M. NANOPARTICLE THERAPEUTICS: POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES
C. Shad Thaxton, M.D., Ph.D.
This tutorial will discuss the design, fabrication, and potential benefits of nanoparticles as therapeutic agents. The example of polyvalent gold nanoparticle therapeutics will be discussed. The tutorial will include a discussion of the challenges that remain in order to realize the full potential of nanotherapeutic agents.

4:15 – 5:00 P.M. MODELING CANCER FOR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Vincent L. Cryns, M.D.
This tutorial will discuss the use of preclinical models, including mouse models, in cancer research to evaluate novel therapies. The tutorial will focus on breast cancer with a special emphasis on recent advances in modeling and imaging metastasis in vivo. The overall objective is to demonstrate the utility of these models in translational cancer research.

PARKING INFORMATION

The following garage is within easy walking distance of the event:

Self-Park
321 E. Erie Street, Chicago, IL

SPONSORS

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Northwestern University Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence (NU-CCNE)

International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Kellogg Center for Biotechnology