Under the nanoLINK initiative (see www.nano-link.net)

the EU support projects MINAEAST-NET and MINOS-EURONET are disseminating information through
a n@noLINK e-newsletter (continuing the dissemination done previously by the e-newsletter MINAEAST-NET)

Week 4-6, No.14 (February 9, 2006)

MINAEAST-NET information (Contract No.510420) Web site: www.minaeast.net

1. Event in France

Seminar: "Nanotechnologies for Cell Investigation", March 14, 2006, Paris Institut Curie
This seminar is aimed at presenting the state of the art in this new field of "micro-nanotechnologies for cell biology" i.e. methods for the manipulation of single cells, use of surface patterning to study the interactions of cells with solid substrates, measurement of biologically pertinent parameters by optical, electrical or mechanical techniques at the scale of single cells and mimicking of cellular functions in artificial structures.
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2. Events in Germany

• Congress "Trends in Microsystems", March 7, 2006
  (Details...)
• One-on-One Cooperation Forum Microsystems, 8. März 2006, München
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MINOS-EURONET information (Contract No.015704) Web site: www.minos-euro.net

I. Nano2Life event:
NanoMed 2006 (the 5th International Workshop on Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology) and Nano2Life Business Days, Logenhaus, Berlin, February 16-17.
This workshop will feature manufacturers of scientific instruments and international nanobiotechnology networks. Experts from 15 countries will give a detailed overview of the state-of-the-art nanomedicine in 6 sessions: Nanosystems for Drug Delivery; Nanomedical Products on the Markets; Nanoparticles – Therapeutic Potential and Risks; Tissue Engineering and Biocomposites; Nanosurfaces and New Materials for Medical Applications; Nanotherapy for Cancer; Nanobioanalytics and Diagnostic Tools. A Business Day of the European Network of Excellence Nano2Life will be held in conjunction with NanoMed 2006. The aim of this event is to bring together companies with an interest in the nano-bio sector which have or wish to gain an international perspective.
More info here - Nano2Life

II. 4M event:
4&2M Workshop and conference Multi-Material Micro Manufacturing Focusing on Metal Processing and Metrology
23 - 24 March, 2006, Budapest, HUNGARY
organized by Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Manufacturing Engineering under the frame and support of the FP6 Network of Excellence 4M (Multi Material Micro Manufacture: Technology and Applications).
Announcement & Call for Paper. (Details...)
New! Second Call for papers

III. Gospel events:
1. 2nd GOSPEL School, Ustron, Poland; CRR MUFLON, 18 - 28 May 2006 (Details...)

2. GOSPEL Workshop "Technologies for Trace Level Detection of Explosives" 27-28 March 2006;Tubingen, Germany (Details...)

IV. INSIDE POReS event:
1st International Workshop on IN-SItu Study and DEvelopment of Processes Involving PORous Solids, 19th - 23rd March 2006, La Grande Motte, France. (Details…)
Dead line for registration and payment: registration and payment should be received by the organisers by 10th February (higher rate may have to be charged for late registration).

Common section (general information)

1. Call for proposals for Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses (CORDIS)

Publication date: 18 January 2006
Closing Date(s): 17 May 2006 at 17.00 (Brussels local time)
Budget: € 12.250 million
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2. EWSN 2006 - European Workshop on Wireless Sensor Networks; February 13-15, 2006, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
EWSN 2006, is the third of a series of annual meetings focusing on the latest research in the rapidly growing area of wireless sensor networks. (Details...)