Record #:

29821

Author(s):

Zulovich, Nick

Abstract:

In a collaboration between North Carolina A&T University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is coming together at an opportune time. Nanotechnology is believed to have a $2.6 trillion impact on the world's economy in the coming years. The Joint School will take advantage by enhancing the talents of highly skilled workers and researchers in the manipulation of atoms and molecules to form systems with customized properties.

Source:

NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 67 Issue 6, Sept/Oct 2009, p26, por

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Research; Nanotechnology

Record #:

36274

Author(s):

Martin Edward [Author]

Abstract:

Medical advancements possible over the next decade included cryopreservation, controlling prosthetic limbs with the mind, and nanotechnology. Areas projected for improvement or further development over the next ten years included gene therapy, noninvasive technology, and cure of Dementia diseases. As for an area the author acknowledges is not clear, it involves medical ethics: when to cease providing procedures, especially where age is concerned.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016, p52-57 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nanotechnology; Cancer; Alzheimer's disease; Genetics--Research; Wake Forest University; Pharmaceutical industry; Elderly care; Geriatrics; Insurance, Health; Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte); East Carolina University. Brody School of Medicine