Nanotech 2021

OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC


Materials for Drug & Gene Delivery

Materials for Drug & Gene Delivery

Symposium Co-Chairs

Steven ZulloSteven Zullo
Program Director
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)/NIH

Thomas AnchordoquyThomas Anchordoquy
Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Colorado

Puneet TyagiPuneet Tyagi
Senior Scientist
AstraZeneca

Key Speakers

Shanta DharNanotechnology-based Tools for Addressing Viral and Cardiovascular Diseases in Pregnant Women
Shanta Dhar
Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Associate Professor, University of Miami

Luis SantosmRNA: from addressing global pandemics to medicines of the future
Luis Santos
Scientist, AstraZeneca

The 15th Annual Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery symposium will focus on promising new materials and approaches for encapsulation, targeting & delivery for therapeutic and diagnostic applications in a range of disease areas. Submit your abstract and plan to participate in this dynamic event.

 
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2021 Symposium Sessions

Monday October 18

1:30Nanomedicine

Tuesday October 19

8:30Biotech & Medtech Track Keynotes
1:30Novel Biomaterials & Medical Devices

Wednesday October 20

10:30Applied Biomaterials: Drug/Gene Delivery
1:30New Nano Delivery Technologies
4:00Drug & Gene Delivery - Posters

2021 Symposium Program

Monday October 18

1:30NanomedicineWoodrow Wilson B
Session chair: Thomas J. Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics & Steve Zullo, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
1:304D printed nano biomaterials: Applications for on-demand drug delivery, improved tissue growth, stem cell delivery, and so much more
T.J. Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, US
1:55Janus Base Nanopieces for Intracellular Delivery and Endosomal Escape
Y. Chen, University of Connecticut,, US
2:20Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Mediated Bacteria Inactivation and Removal of Biofilms: A Combination of Experiments and Computational Modeling
M. Wang, M. Gao, T.J. Webster, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
2:45Delivering Therapeutic Heat to Solid Tumors: Bringing Practical Photothermal Therapy to the Clinic
L. Pagliaro, Siva Therapeutics, Inc., US
3:10Combination therapy using brain accumulating polymeric nanoparticles for tackling HIV-infected brain reservoirs in drug abuse population
N. Kolishetti, B. Surnar, A.S. Shah, R. Ramirez-Jaime, V. Atluri, A.Y. Arias, M. Nair, S. Dhar, Florida International University, US
3:30Nanocomposite Motion Tape for Distributed Skin-Strain, Muscle Engagement, and Movement Assessment, pp. 192-195
Y-A Lin, K.J. Loh, University of California, San Diego, US
3:50Field-activated Magnetic Nanocubes for Remotely-controlled Cell-based Therapy
J. Beltran-Huarac, B. Thapa, D.N. Yamaleyeva, A.V. Kabanov, East Carolina University, US
4:10Titanium dioxide nanoparticles modulate the production of immune mediators associated with lepromatous leprosy by human dendritic cells upon infection with Mycobacterium leprae
S. Warren, J. Barragan, S.Y. Lee, R. Siddiqui, A Serizawa, and J. Cervantes, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, US

Tuesday October 19

8:30Biotech & Medtech Track KeynotesWoodrow Wilson C
Session chair: Jeannine Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
8:30Integrating Nanotechnology with 3D Bioprinting for Vascularized Tissue Regeneration
H. Cui, T. Esworthy, L.G. Zhang, The George Washington University, US
9:00Innovation in Interbody Spinal Fusion Implants with Porous and Bioactive Composites: The Journey from Concept to Commercialization
R.K. Roeder, University of Notre Dame, US
9:30Accessing Intracellular Targets for Therapeutic Gain in Major Diseases
S. Dhar, University of Miami, US
1:30Novel Biomaterials & Medical DevicesAnnapolis 4
Session chair: Jeannine Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute & Steve Zullo, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
1:30Synthetic Biomaterials to Control Stem Cell Morphogenesis
D. Hanjaya-Putra, University of Notre Dame, US
1:55Gelatin as a Novel Nanofiber Material for Cell Scaffolding
J. Dolgin, Dipole Materials Inc., US
2:15Novel respiratory monitoring using ultrasound signaling
G. Bilen-Rosas, I. Ong, H. Rosas, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison, US
2:35Focused Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, pp. 150-152
I. Carmona, D. Kumbhare, M. Baron, R.L. Hadimani, Virginia Commonwealth University, US
2:55Robossis: Orthopedic Surgical Robotic System
M. Abedin-Nasab, Rowan University, US
3:15Lightweight, Compact System for Generating Lactated Ringer's Solution
G. Srinivas, N. Metcalf, A. Robinson, B. Yamona, J. Fredrickson, N. Weinstein, TDA Research, Inc., US

Wednesday October 20

10:30Applied Biomaterials: Drug/Gene DeliveryBaltimore 4
Session chair: Jeannine Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
10:30Examining and exploiting lymphatic vessels for drug delivery at mucosal surfaces
K. Maisel, University of Maryland, US
11:00Identifying the cytosolic fate of DNA nanostructures
D. Mathur, K. Rogers, S.A. Díaz, M. Muroski, W.P. Klein, L. Field, J.B. Delehanty, I.L. Medintz, George Mason University, US
11:20Novel Guidewire Design and Coating for Continuous Delivery of Adenosine During Interventional Procedures
E. Brewer, Z. Brown, M. Foreman, A. Lowman, E. Menshikova, E. Jackson, Rowan University, US
1:30New Nano Delivery TechnologiesBaltimore 4
Session chair: Puneet Tyagi, AstraZeneca & Steve Zullo, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
1:30Nanotechnology-based Tools for Addressing Viral and Cardiovascular Diseases in Pregnant Women
S. Dhar, University of Miami, US
1:55Targeted Transport of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria by Soil Protists
L.M. Shor, C. Hawxhurst, J.L. Micciulla, D.J. Gage, University of Connecticut, US
2:15The Development of Quick-Set, High-Solids Pharmaceutical Tablet Coatings
T. Kalantar, M. Ladika, H. Shao, S. Dean, K. Harris, P. Sheskey, K. Coppens, K. Balwinski, D. Holbrook, Dow, Inc., US
2:35mRNA: from addressing global pandemics to medicines of the future
L. Santos, AstraZeneca, US
3:00Investigation of Lyophilized Platelet Interactions with Human Platelets In Vitro
B. Schnoor, A.-L. Papa, George Washington University, US
3:20A Cancer-Favoring, Engineered Vaccinia Virus for Cholangiocarcinoma.
S.Y. Yoo, Pusan National University, KR
4:00Drug & Gene Delivery - PostersExpo Hall AB
Layer-by-Layer Nano-delivery Platform for Malaria Vaccine
Y. Xu,, B. Brooks, Z. Zhou, M. Tsuji, X. Kong, C. Tison, Luna Innovations Inc, US
Recent Advances in Cancer Stem Cell-Targeted Immunotherapy.
S.Y. Yoo, Pusan National University, KR
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nanocomposites for Pulmonary Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.
S.Y. Yoo, Pusan National University, KR

Topics & Application Areas

  • Nanoparticle-Based Encapsulation, Targeting & Delivery
  • Controlled Release & Half Life Extension
  • Biologic Targeting & Delivery
  • Delivery of Cancer Diagnostics & Therapeutics
  • Novel Delivery Systems
  • Other
 

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