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Joint University-Industry Workshop, July
28-29, 2008 |
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The unique chemical and
physical properties of nanomaterials
are stimulating joint ventures
in academia, industry and
government across the globe
to explore their applications.
Beyond new uses in electronics,
optics, and catalysis, nanomaterials
hold promise in the discovery
and delivery of new drugs
to combat various diseases
including cancer. Research
in this area is progressing
from bench to clinic and,
in a few cases, to commercialization.
This workshop will draw
participants from industry,
academia and government
who will discuss advances
and future challenges in
this rapidly growing field,
and propose ways in how
it can stimulate joint university-industry
research in Pakistan.
Venue: PICIC Auditorium (First Floor, Main Academic Block)
Important note: Accommodation at the Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) is reserved only for those participants and speakers who have been notified via email.
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Day 1 (July 28, 2008)
(Moderated by Hassna R. Ramay)
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration/seating
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09:30 - 09:40 |
Welcome and introduction to the SSE and the workshop
(Professor Asad A. Abidi, Dean, LUMS SSE)
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09:40 - 10:25 |
An overview of nanotechnology research in Pakistan
(N.M. Butt, Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and National Commission on NanoScience & Technology (NCST))
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10:25 - 10:45 |
Refreshments
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10:45 - 11:30 |
Keynote Lecture: Nano-probing of cancer: Simulations and experiments in understanding tumor invasion and metastasis
(M. Hamid Zaman,
University of Texas at
Austin, USA/LUMS SSE)
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11:30 - 12:15 |
From molecule to market: Pharmaceutical drug development and the role of innovative drug delivery systems
(Qasim Iftikhar, Clinical Development Consultant London, UK)
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12:15 - 13:00 |
Gold nanoparticles: Synthesis and applications in drug delivery and cancer treatment
(Irshad Hussain, LUMS SSE)
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch break
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14:00 - 14:45 |
Role of biopolymeric nanomaterials in drug delivery
(M. Saeed Iqbal, Professor and Chairperson, Dept. of Chemistry, GCU, Lahore)
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14:45 - 15:30 |
Identification and management of hereditary breast cancer patients in Pakistan
(M. Usman Rashid, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Lahore)
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15:30 - 16:15 |
Optimization of techniques to predict response to nepadjuvnat chemotherapy in locally advanced breast cancer using tc-99m scintimammography
(Aleem Khan, NORI, Islamabad)
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16:15 - 16:30 |
Refreshments
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16:30 - 17:45 |
Panel discussion
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17:45 - 18:15 |
Short contributory talks
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20:00 - 21:30 |
Dinner
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Day 2 (July 29, 2008)
(Moderated by Tayyaba Asim)
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09:30 - 10:15 |
The forgotten world of colloids: Self-organizing nanostructures
(Khalid Rasheed, LUMS SSE)
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10:15 - 11:00 |
Super-paramagnetism and nanoparticles: Biomedical applications
(Falak Sher, PIEAS, Islamabad)
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11:00 - 11:15 |
Tea/Coffee break
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11:15 - 12:00 |
Nanoparticle MRI
(M. Sabieh Anwar, LUMS SSE)
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12:00 - 12:45 |
Nanomaterials for tissue regeneration
(Hassna R. Ramay, LUMS SSE)
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12:45 - 14:00 |
Lunch break
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14:00 - 14:45 |
The potential role of nanomaterials in drug target identification and delivery of anti-viral and anti-cancer agents
(Mazhar Iqbal, NIBGE, Faisalabad)
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14:45 - 15:30 |
Synthesis of steroids by palladium-mediated cascade cyclization
(Abdul Rauf Raza Chaudhary, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Sargodha)
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15:30 - 16:15 |
Design, synthesis and characterization of protein nanopores
(M. Raza Shah, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi)
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16:15 - 16:20 |
Refreshments
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16:30 - 17:15 |
Structural and mechanistic aspects of platinum anti-cancer agents
(Saeed Ahmad, Dept. of Chemistry, UET, Lahore)
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17:15 - 18:00 |
Stimuli responsive switchable polymeric micro/nano structures: Applications towards next generation health care
(Nasir M. Ahmad, NUST, Rawalpindi)
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18:00 - 18:10 |
Recommendations and vote of thanks
(M. Hamid Zaman, University of Texas at Austin, USA/LUMS SSE)
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Contact us |
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For further information,
please contact:
M. Sabieh Anwar
(Organizing Secretary)
LUMS School of Science
& Engineering (SSE)
Sector U, DHA, Lahore
Cantt 54792
Pakistan
Tel: + 92 (42)
572 2670 (Ext.
2402)
Email:
sabieh@lums.edu.pk
OR
Irshad Hussain (Principal
Organizer)
Email:
ihussain@lums.edu.pk
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