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Nanotechnology - A Showcase of Current Applications in the Region

Presented by MnNano, Medtronic & LifeScience Alley

5/19/2010

Time

Registration: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Program: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

What is nanotechnology and how is it being applied throughout this region in various fields - from human health to energy and industrial processing? This session will introduce participants to innovative applications of nanotechnology in medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, industrial materials, coatings, electronics and renewable energy. It is geared at educating scientists, engineers and those providing support to this emerging set of enabling technologies that offer novel solutions across a broad range of industries. Industry experts in our region will share insights and lay out examples of nanotechnology to help paint the picture. Equally important, participants will have a chance to both meet the presenters and build their network with other attendees.

Topics covered:
• Engineering/Physics/Tools Nano Applications
• BioNano Applications

Thank you to our Media Sponsor: MedCity News

Speakers

Aron B. Anderson, PhD, Scientific Fellow, SurModics, Inc.; David C. Bell, Founder and President, Phygen, Inc.; Emil Hallin, Director, Strategic Scientific Development, Canadian Light Source, Inc.; Gary Hanus, Sr. VP & Chief Technology Officer, Phoenix Solutions Co.; Kevin Klungtvedt, BEE, President, Rushford NanoElectro Chemical Co.; SuPing Lyu, PhD, Medtronic, Inc.; Dan Malmstrom, President & COO, Douglas Scientific; John Patrin, Sr. Director Business Develop & Product Marketing, Veeco Instruments, Solar Equipment Group; Corey Radloff, PhD, Senior Research Chemist, 3M; Mark Tondra, Chief Manager and Founder, Diagnostic BioSensors; Darrel F. Untereker, Ph.D., Vice President Technology, Medtronic, Inc.; Joe Ward, PhD, Co-Owner, RJA Dispersions LLC

Aron B. Anderson, PhD is currently a Scientific Fellow at SurModics. Aron has worked at SurModics since 1991, where he has contributed to the development of technology (more)

David C. Bell has over 25 years of worldwide experience in leading and managing the development of new technologies and products and bringing them successfully to the (more)

Emil Hallin is the Director of Strategic Scientific Development at Canadian Light Source Inc. Hallin plans and develops all scientific facilities for the light (more)

Gary Hanus is Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer of Phoenix Solutions Co (Minneapolis, Minnesota), largest supplier of plasma heating equipment (more)

Kevin Klungtvedt, BEE holds a B.E.E. in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota and has been in industry over 25 years, most of which has been spent in (more)

SuPing Lyu, PhD received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2000. He joined Medtronic in 2000 and was elected as a Technical Fellow (more)

Dan Malmstrom has more than twenty-five years of executive experience in the technology and biotech industries. Currently, Dan is the President of Douglas (more)

John Patrin joined Veeco Instruments in 2004 and is currently the Sr. Director of Business Development and Product Marketing. Over the past 3 years his efforts (more)

Corey Radloff, PhD received his B.S. in Chemistry from Bates College (Lewiston, ME) in 1997 and his Ph.D. from Rice University (Houston, TX) in 2003. He spent one year (more)

Mark Tondra started Diagnostic Biosensors in 2005 to develop magnetic biosensors. Prior to that, he worked at NVE Corp. (Eden Prairie, MN; 1996 - 2005) where he (more)

Darrel F. Untereker, Ph.D. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota (1967) and a doctorate from the University of New York at Buffalo (1973), both (more)

Joe Ward, PhD received his PhD in EE & laser optics at the University of Washington. He has conducted and led R&D for a succession of ''start-up'' businesses. (more)