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INL hosts MNE2017 – September 18-22

INL will host the 43rd International Conference on Micro and Nanoengineering this September 18-22. For the 2017 edition, INL and IMB-CNM, CSIC, co-organiser of the conference have set-up an outstanding program, with very high-level key-note speakers on topics spanning from meta-materials to life-sciences and information technologies. MNE2017 will cover all the main current activities in micro/nanoengineering and for this, the organisation has restructured the conference in four areas: Novel Developments in Nano/Micro Fabrication Methods and processes; Fabrication and Integration of Micro/Nano-Structures Devices and Systems; Engineering for Physical and Chemical Applications; and Engineering for the Life Sciences. Read all about the event on the dedicated website.

INL and Universidade do Minho launch the first Science Communication Course

Partners in many research projects, the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory and the University of Minho have joined forces to articulate their scientific activity, and have decided to promote their first Science Communication Course. The goal is to promote mutual understanding of each others challenges when addressing science communication from different points of view, in order to best serve science and society. This seminar is intended for scientists looking ways to improve their dialogue with the society, for journalists looking to engage in science journalism and for other communication professionals and students looking to improve their skills and knowledge. It combines discussion and presentation of case studies with practical training. Interested? Apply here: http://www.sciencecomcourse.com

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INL Summit 2016 – NanoDigest – October 18

Braga, 17/10/2016 – The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is dedicating its 2016 annual Summit – NanoDigest – to the fascinating subject of food. Specialists from different areas will gather at INL in Braga this October 18th and 19th to discuss challenges & trends related to the whole food chain, with a special focus on food processing, food additives, food packaging, food quality and monitoring areas. The opening session, this Tuesday will be attended by the Spanish Secretary of State for Research, Development and Innovation, Carmen Vela, and the Portuguese Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, to present the National Perspective on Innovation and Food. The Mayor of the city of Braga Ricardo Rio will also be present in the opening session. Full press release and programme here.

INL Summit 2016 – NanoDigest

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) is dedicating its 2016 annual Summit – NanoDigest – to the fascinating subject of food. Specialist from different areas will gather at INL in Braga this October 18 and 19 to discuss challenges & trends related with the whole food chain, with a special focus on food processing, food additives, food packaging, food quality and monitoring areas. For two days leading industrial players from the food industry, business representatives, food entrepreneurs, representatives from regional & national governmental institutions, consumer organisations, gastronomy and researchers will discuss the upcoming novelties and changes in the food sector. The INL Summit will provide an opportunity to debate the latest developments, trends, as well as practical challenges encountered in the food sector. It will be an opportunity to listen to thought-provoking presentations from national and international reputed industry experts and hear innovative ideas to implement in your workplace. Nanotechnology will play a key role in the food system in the next future facing the main challenges for this century. How to feed the growing world population, how to make healthier, safer and tastier foods or how to make sustainable the food system are some of the challenges that can […]

Workshop on Quantum Materials and Quantum Technologies

INL will host a Workshop on Quantum Materials and Quantum Technologies this September 13-14. The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers from University of Minho (UMinho) and INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory INL, together with a selection of distinguished external speakers, to discuss the potential for collaborations in the broad areas of Quantum Materials and Quantum Technologies, in the context of the recently signed agreement for collaboration between UM and INL. The speakers are required to set the level of their presentations keeping in mind the diverse background of the participants. The list of topics to be discussed includes Quantum information, Quantum Sensors, Quantum optics, Quantum Plasmonics, Optoelectronics and Spin physics in graphene and other 2D materials, etc. This event is sponsored in part by SPINOGRAPH, a Marie Curie ITN on Spintronics in Graphene. AGENDA

INL hosted the EDA Seminar on Metamaterials for Defence Applications

On 15th June 2016, took place at INL an EDA seminar to address the effects hostile environments have on materials as well as possible solutions to mitigate these effects. About 31 experts from various Europeans Institutions – Ministries of Defence, Armed Forces, European Industry, and Academia – participated in this seminar. The main outcome of the seminar was the identification of promising solutions such as coatings, structural health monitoring, smart materials, additive manufacturing and nanotechnology fabrication methods. The seminar was co-organized by the EDA’s CapTech on Materials & Structures, the Ministry of Defence Portugal, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) and the University of Beira Interior (UBI).

15th IUVSTA Nano-Optics School at INL

The 15th IUVSTA Nano-Optics School took place at INL from April 11-15. About 65 participants attended lectures on topics like Nanoscopy; Super-resolution imaging/nano-imaging and microscopy techniques, near-field and far-field; Nano-plasmonics, nano-optical trapping., bio-plasmonic; Nano-(bio)photonics; Ultrafast and nonlinear optical process; Single-molecule techniques, optical spectroscopies; Solid-state lighting, human-centric lighting; and Applications in biophysics and medicine. The full program is available here The students had the opportunity to participate in comprehensive tours through the INL facility and attend on-site short presentations made by INL researchers. Following the 15th IUVSTA Nano-Optics School, INL hosts, from Abril 15-17, the 122nd IUVSTA Executive Council Meeting ECM-122.

Nano World Cancer Day 2016 Open Press Conference at INL Feb 2nd

The INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory hosted Portugal’s Nano World Cancer Day 2016 event in Braga, February 2nd. The Nano World Cancer Day 2016 is a pan-European event organized in the framework of the World Cancer Day (February 4th). It aims to amplify awareness about Nanomedicine and its ability to introduce new opportunities and game-changers in the fight against cancer. It is achieved through simultaneous press conferences in 12 countries across Europe. Attending the Nano World Cancer Day press conferences is a chance to discover the profile of changes and progress that Nanomedicine is bringing to healthcare. Organized by INL under the aegis of ETPN – the European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine and with the collaboration of GAIN- Axencia Galega de Innovación, CCDR-N – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte, and Health Cluster Portugal, the Conference will be open to both journalists and the public (Registration is free but limited to availability). Please register here: Program •9h00-9h30 – Registration and Networking Coffee. •9h30-9h45 – Prof. Lars Montelius, Director General of the INL. “Welcome from INL’s DG” •9h45-10h00 – Dr. Lorena Diéguez, Researcher, INL, ETPN representative. “Nanomedicine at INL and presentation of ETPN” •10h00-10h15 – Dr. Patrícia Gomes, […]