OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC

 

Nanomedicine


Symposium Chair

Thomas J. WebsterThomas J. Webster
Chief Scientific Advisor, Interstellar Therapeutics

Key Speakers

Lijie Grace ZhangIntegrating Nanotechnology with 3D Bioprinting for Vascularized Tissue Regeneration
Lijie Grace Zhang
Associate Professor, George Washington University

Yupeng ChenJanus Base Nanopieces for Intracellular Delivery and Endosomal Escape
Yupeng Chen
Associate Professor, University of Connecticut

Thomas J. Webster4D printed nano biomaterials: Applications for on-demand drug delivery, improved tissue growth, stem cell delivery, and so much more
Thomas J. Webster
Chief Scientific Advisor, Interstellar Therapeutics

Mian WangCold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Mediated Bacteria Inactivation and Removal of Biofilms: A Combination of Experiments and Computational Modeling
Mian Wang
Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard Medical school; Research Affiliate,, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Len PagliaroDelivering Therapeutic Heat to Solid Tumors: Bringing Practical Photothermal Therapy to the Clinic
Len Pagliaro
CEO, Siva Therapeutics Inc.

 
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2021 Symposium Sessions

Monday October 18

1:30Nanomedicine

Tuesday October 19

8:30Biotech & Medtech Track Keynotes
10:30Innovations in Diagnostics I
1:30Innovations in Diagnostics II
4:00Nanomedicine - Posters

Wednesday October 20

10:30Applied Biomaterials: Drug/Gene Delivery
1:30New Nano Delivery Technologies

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
10:30Innovations in Diagnostics IMagnolia 3
Session chair: Prakash Nallathamby, University of Notre Dame
10:30Engineering Nanoparticle Probes for Detecting Disease and Monitoring Therapy with Computed Tomography
R.K. Roeder, T.E. Curtis, C.J. Evans, T.A. Finamore, L. Li, T.L. McGinnity, P.D. Nallathamby, University of Notre Dame, US
10:55Multifunctional Dendronized Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapies
M-C. Daniel, University of Maryland Baltimore County, US
11:20Non-Specific Gold Nanoparticle – Blood Serum Protein Interactions: Not Foe, but Powerful Tool for In Vitro Diagnostic Applications
Q. Huo, University of Central Florida, US
11:45Glycation of the lipoprotein ApoAI is a novel biomarker for early predicting diabetic cardiovascular complications
A. Arias-Alvarado, S. Ilchenko, E. Reed, S. Kashyap, T. Kasumov, Northeast Ohio Medical University, US
1:30Innovations in Diagnostics IIMagnolia 2
Session chair: Prakash Nallathamby, University of Notre Dame
1:30MALDI Imaging: Taking Biomedical Research to the Next Level of Molecular Microscopy
C. Tressler, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, US
1:55Microbubbling Digital Assay
P. Wang, University of Pennsylvania, US
2:15PEST-enabled Precision Medicine Platform for Viral Diagnostics and Therapeutics
X. Wang, S. Yao, Atom Bioworks, US
2:35A Bioaffinity Approach to Circulating Tumor Cells Capture
K. Morris, C. Bilynsky, A.-L. Papa, The George Washington University, US
4:00Nanomedicine - PostersExpo Hall AB
Roboplasmid: A remotely programmable plasmid for rapid viral inactivation, pp. 157-160
A. Kalra, K. Jayarapu, Carmel High School, US
Microbial Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles by Lactococcus lactis TNM-B1 and Its Antimicrobial Properties
M.B. Osho, A.O. Precious-Egere, A.O. Awotula, McPherson University, NG

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

Topics & Application Areas

  • Antibacterial and antiviral nanomaterials
  • Nanomaterials for Tissue Engineering
  • Nanomedicine for Regenerative Medicine
  • Nanomedicine Synthesis, Distribution & Bioavailability
  • Modeling & Bioinformatics
  • Nanomedicine Clinical Trials: Challenges & Results
  • Other
 

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