Objectives

This seminar cum workshop is organized to

(i)         Educate, learn, and share the knowledge on the principles, theory and concept of basic nanotechnology and its applications in medical and other related fields.

(ii)       Promote and develop the research work in this area by having hands on experience in sophisticated instruments.

(iii)      Spotlight cutting-edge technologies in nanomedicine

(iv)    Integrate leading academicians, researchers, beginners, investors, industrialists and innovators in this related area.

Symposium Topics

This seminar cum workshop will deliver and educate the latest developments in medicinal and pharmaceutical nanotechnology. Please click here for confirmed list of speakers along with the topic and the list of instruments to have hands on experience during the seminar period.

Registration

The detail of the registration fee is Rs.  Rs. 1500/ for researcher / PG student,  Rs. 2000/-  for faculty, and Rs. 2500/- for Industrialist / Scientist. Registration fee covers lectures, practical demonstration, certificate, course kit, study materials, two lunch and four refreshments. Any accompanying persons should also register.  Student registrant is expected to provide a bonofide certificate of studentship, obtained from any faculty of the department.   The registration fee should be paid through a demand draft in favour of “MPN-08” payable at Tiruchirappalli from any nationalized bank along with the duly completed registration form. The duly filled Registration Form along with the registration fee can be sent to the Organizing Secretary by post. As soon as the registration fee is received, your registration will be confirmed. Last date for registration is on 10^th September, 2008. Request for spot registration and registration without payment will not be considered.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

No refund of registration fee paid is possible at any cost. However, you are most welcome to substitute without any additional fee.

Accommodation

Participants are expected to have their own arrangements for their stay for the seminar period. However, the organizer will help the needy participant in arranging hotel accommodation only when the participant pay an additional amount of Rs. 2000/- (Single room with AC for two days) along with the registration fee.

Visa

Foreigner, who requires a letter of invitation to get VISA for participating in the international seminar cum workshop, is expected to approach the organizing secretary for getting the letter of invitation by sending the filled registration form in advance.

Travel Information

The closest domestic airport to Anna University Tiruchirappalli is Tiruchirappalli Airport and the international airport is Chennai International Airport. The distance between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli is 320 km. Both cities have direct connection on either way by air, rail and bus.  

Further Information

Please visit the Anna University web site http://www.tau.edu.in or contact the Organizing Secretary. 

Mr.P.Selvamani / Mrs S Latha

Organizing Secretary

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology,

Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli – 620 024,   India

Phone:  + 91 - 9842598097, + 91 - 9842478785
Fax:       +91 431 2407333 (Office)
E-mail: pharmnano@gmail.com

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chief Patron

Dr.V.Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Patron

Dr.RM.Chandrasekaran, Registrar, Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Chairman

Mr.M.Santhanamuthu, Dean, BIT, Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Vice-chairman

Dr.A.Puratchikody, HOD i/c, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Organising Secretaries

Mrs.S.Latha & Mr.P.Selvamani, Lecturer, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Treasurer

Dr.N.Subramanian, Lecturer, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Members

Mrs.R.Vijaya, Lecturer, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Mrs.A.Uma Maheswari, Lecturer, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Mr.A.Shanmugarathinam, Lecturer, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Advisors

Dr.M.Mathirajan, Professor of Planning and Development, Anna University Tiruchirappalli.

Dr.K.Ruckmani, Professor, Department of Pharma. Tech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Dr.R.Manavalan, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University Chidambaram

Dr.N.Narayanan, Principal, College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College, Chennai

Dr.L.Suseela, Principal, College of Pharmacy, Madurai Medical College, Madurai

Dr.R.Rajaguru, Asst Professor and Head, Department of Biotech., Anna University Tiruchirappalli

Dr.V.Sivakumar, Director, AUTRF, Anna University Tiruchirappalli.
 

LIST OF SPEAKERS

	Prof. G.K. Khuller, CSIR Emeritus scientist, PGIMER, Chandigarh - 160 012. India   Title: Evolving vistas in nanotechnology-based anti-tubercular chemotherapy
	Dr. Wang, Professor, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SINAP), China Title: Preparation and surface modification of magnetite nanoparticles and its application to the diagnosis and therapy of tumor
	Dr. Yousef Haik, Professor and Director, Center of Research Excellence in Nanobiosciences, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA   Title: Multifunctional Nanoparticles for Minimally Invasive Imaging Guided Interventions
	Dr. Manikkam Sivakumar, Associate Professor, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Title: Cavitation – A potential green technique for the production of pharmaceutical nanomaterials.
	Dr. N.Subramanian, Lecturer, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli Title: Nano dispersed system for ophthalmic drug delivery
	Dr. Dhirendhar Bhadhur, Professor in Material Science, IIT Bombay, Mumbai Title: Nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and therapeutic applications in cancer by hyperthermia
	Dr. N.S.Basavaraj, Consultant GE Pharma, Bangalore Title: Preparation of silver and fe nanoparticles
	Dr. Muthusamy Sivakumar, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli Title: Inspired by nature for the detection of Biomolecules
	Dr. Yasemin Yazan, Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical    Technology, TÜRKİYE            Tile: Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) Systems for drug Delivery & two Different Applications
	Dr. R.Jayakumar, Associate Professor , Amirta Centre for Nano Sciences, AIMSRC, Cochin          Title: Novel Biodegradable polymeric Nanomaterials for Drug delivery and tissue engineering.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1.   Formulation and evaluation of nanosuspensions and nanoemulsions.

Mr.P.Selvamani, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli

Experiments using - Ultrasonicator, homogeinser etc

2.   Utilization of flow cytometer in nanotechnology

Mr.K.Gopi, Application Scientist & Regional Manager, M/s. Inkarp Instruments Pvt Ltd, Chennai.

Experiments using - Flow cytometer

3.   Applications of Raman Spectrophotometer in nanotechnology

Mr.V.Srinivasan, Regional Manager, M/s. Anatek Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai.

Experiments using - Raman spectrophotometer

4.   Synthesis of silver nanoparticles for biomedical applications

Dr. N.S.Basavaraj, Consultant, GE Global Research, Bangalore, India

 5. Zeta nano sub micron particle Size analyzer - Application on Zeta Potential 

Mr.R.Rajagopal & Mr.Sangeet Biswas, M/s. Malvern Aimil Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai.

6.  Demonstration of Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

Dr. Ramesh, Mr. Roopsingh & Mr. Pradeep, M/S Sinsil International Bangalore