International Conference on

Nanotechnology

Scientific Program

Keynote Session:

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Shin-ichi Naya

Kindai University, Japan

Title: Plasmonic photocatalyst: Hot electron transfer type and hot hole-transfer type

Biography:

Shin-ichi Naya is currently working as the technical staff of Environmental Research Laboratory at Kindai University, Japan. He received his PhD in Waseda University in 2001. After a postdoctoral training in 2001-2006, he joined Kindai University since 2007. Current research focuses on hetero-nanostructure of plasmonic photocatalyt. 

Abstract:

Silver and gold nanoparticles (NPs) possess strong and broad absorption in the visible region due to the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). In the heteronanostructures consisting of the plasmonic metal and n-type semiconductor (n-SC), the LSPR excitation of the former can generate hot electrons inducing the interfacial electron transfer to the latter (Scheme 1). The so-called plasmonic photocatalysts taking advantage of this phenomenon have attracted much attention particularly in terms of the application to artificial photosynthesis.

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Juan Zhang

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China

Title: Corralations between the expression of C-erB-2, CD34 and ER in breast cancer patients and the signs of conventional ultrasonograghy and ultrasound elastography

Biography:

Juan Zhang has completed her MD from the age of 25 years from Liaoning Medical University, China. She has been a radiologist for 15years. Now she is special in ultrasound diagnose, working and researching in Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. He has published 17 papers in reputed journals. Her research area mainly focus on ultrasound diagnose of small organs disease including thyroid cancer and breast cancer. The correlations between the expression of C-erB-2, CD34 and ER in breast cancer patients and the signs of conventional ultrasonograghy and ultrasound elastography is her current research which improve that Combination of up-regulated expression of C-erB-2, CD34, and ER and signs of ultrasound can improve the diagnosis of BC.

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the correlations between the expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (C-erB-2), CD34, and estrogen receptor (ER) in breast cancer (BC) patients, and the signs of conventional ultrasonography and ultrasound elastography. Clinical data of 88 patients who were pathologically diagnosed as breast cancer were retrospectively analyzed. HI VISION Avius color ultrasound device was used to perform ultrasound and related ultra- sound parameters were analyzed. Expressions of C-erB-2, CD34, and ER were detected by immunohistochemistry

Oral Session 1:

  • Nanotechnology | Nano Toxicology | Radiation Oncology | Translational Cancer Biology
Speaker

Chair

Shin-ichi Naya

Kindai University, Japan

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Guangli Wang

Shandong University, China

Title: Preliminary application of high-definition computed tomographic gemstone spectral imaging in lung cancer

Biography:

Guangli Wang the member of the Chinese medical association, the committee member of Molecular Imaging group in Shandong Radiological Society  has involved with several research projects, including " Clinical study of molecular imaging in staging of non-small cell lung cancer"," Correlation of Spectral CT imaging with VEGF, MVD and Ki-67 expression in non-small cell lung cancer", " The value of Volume RAD in the diagnosis of thoracic lesions", and " Quantitative Emphysema Assessment of Pulmonary Function Impairment by Computed Tomography in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease."  

Abstract:

To evaluate the feasibility of multiparameter quantitative measurement lung cancer by Gemstone Spectral Imaging (GSI) high-definition computed tomography. Seventy-seven patients who were found to have a lung mass or a nodule by CT plain scan for the first time received chest contrast CT scan with GSI mode on high-definition computed tomography. 

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Vladislav Taranov

Russian National Research Medical University, Russia

Title: Prevention of lymphatic complications after pelvic laparoscopic lymphadenectomy by microporous polysaccharide absorbable hemostat

Biography:

VV Taranov has graduated from Russian National Research Medical University named by N.I. Pirogov with honors in 2018, and successfully entered the residency of Obstetrician and Gynecology, clinical researches, finding new approaches of treatment. He and his co-worker together try to follow principles of fast-track and hype-surgery in order to diagnose diseases and treat patients according to international standards of medical care. Their approach is strictly personalized and we try to develop our knowledge and change our experience with physicians from other countries.

Abstract:

One of the mandatory components of radical treatment of patients with endometrial cancer is the impact on regional lymph nodes. Nowadays, pelvic lymphadenectomy remains not only therapeutic, but also a diagnostic method in case of predicting the effectiveness of treatment. However, it is important to point out that there are a lot of complications which can occur after dissection of lymph nodes. Lymphorrhea and lymphocele are among the most common postoperative complications of pelvic lymphadenectomy, with a reported incidence of 1% to 50%. Except for the occurrence of undesirable symptoms it can increase the time of drainage standing, which contributes to the delay of further stages of combined treatment. 

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Elizabeth Njoki

University of Nairobi, Kenya

Title: Journey and success of a HIV positive patient with colorectal cancer

Biography:

Elizabeth Njoki Mwai is a trained Nurse in Kenya. Currently she is pursuing her masters in international health. She has worked in the resource limited settings for 9 years now, coordinating a HIV/TB program that has enrolled over 6000 patients cumulatively. She is passionate in her work and has been awarded severally for good performance working in hardship environment.

Abstract:

The present case study investigated a successful journey of a 49-year-old patient diagnosed with HIV and later on developed colorectal carcinoma that was treated and healed in a period of 4 years. Colorectal carcinoma refers to bowel cancer of the colon and rectum. According to Kenya health policy, cancers lead as the third cause of death in Kenya. According to Saidi et al, colorectal cancers account for 4050% of all cancers in the large bowel. Its incidence is amongst older people of 50 years and above. Agnes came as a stable patient, was enrolled into the HIV/TB clinic on 27/11/2012. Her CD4 at enrollment was 993 cell/ul. 

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Guangli Wang

Shandong University, China

Title: Workshop: Correlation of the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor with spectral CT imaging in non-small cell lung cancer

Biography:

Guangli Wang the member of the Chinese medical association, the committee member of Molecular Imaging group in Shandong Radiological Society  has involved with several research projects, including " Clinical study of molecular imaging in staging of non-small cell lung cancer"," Correlation of Spectral CT imaging with VEGF, MVD and Ki-67 expression in non-small cell lung cancer", " The value of Volume RAD in the diagnosis of thoracic lesions", and " Quantitative Emphysema Assessment of Pulmonary Function Impairment by Computed Tomography in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease."  

Abstract:

To explore the correlation between the expression level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissue and quantitative parameters of spectral CT imaging. Forty-eight patients with NSCLC were subjected to a spectral CT imaging protocol before a surgical operation. The concentrations of iodine concentration, water concentration, and CT values at 40 keV in the region of interest were measured. The slopes of spectral attenuation curves (λHU) in the region were also calculated.

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Benedicte Trouiller

INERIS, France

Title: Comparison of two TiO2 nanoparticles toxicity on lung, blood and liver cells after repeated respiratory exposure in rats

Biography:

Benedicte Trouiller has completed her Postdoctoral Studies from University of California, Los Angeles, USA. She is currently working as a Researcher of INERIS. She has published more than 25 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. 

Abstract:

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) can cause negative health effects such as respiratory tract cancer in rats. However, mechanisms involved in TiO2 NP-induced carcinogenicity have not been clearly defined and are yet poorly studied in vivo. The present study compared genotoxicity (DNA lesions with the comet assay and chromosomal damages with the micronucleus assay), oxidative stress (glutathione content) and inflammation (LBA numeration and cytokines) in rats exposed to 2 TiO2 NPs (NM105: P25, 23 nm, 85% anatase / 15% rutile, 46 m²/g; and NM101: Hombikat UV100, 7 nm, anatase, 300 m²/g) in 3 instillations at a 4-days interval accounting for total final doses of 0.5, 2.5 and 10 mg/ kg spread over 12 days. Endpoints were assessed at two time points, 2 hours and 35 days after the last instillation. This study confirmed two lung overload thresholds, previously described.

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Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi

University of Western Cape, South Africa

Title: Advances in nanotechnology towards targeted treatment of obesity

Biography:

Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi is a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Western Cape, South Africa. Her research interests are on development of targeted nanotherapy for cancer and obesity. 

Abstract:

The global epidemic of obesity poses a serious health concern due to its association with chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. These diseases are further associated with reduced quality of life and life expectancy, and contribute to high mortality rates. Obesity management primarily relies on pharmacotherapy to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent its progression to chronic diseases. However, the usefulness of anti-obesity drugs is limited due to poor efficacy, non-specificity and bystander effects. Therefore, novel approaches that could provide insights on obesity and obesity-associated diseases, as well as development of novel anti-obesity treatment modalities or improvement on the existing drugs are required. 

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Nora Awad Ali Alkudaisi

University of Strathclyde, UK

Title:  The effect of protein unfolding on fluorescence properties of Ly-AuNCs

Biography:

Nora Awad Ali Alkudaisi is pursuing PhD in physics department at University of Strathclyde. Her doctoral research investigates the fluorescence properties of lysozyme gold nanocluster when protein structure is change. She holds a master’s degree in nanoscience from the University of Strathclyde, UK. She obtained her BA and works as a lecturer in Physics department at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. 

Abstract:

Misfolded protein can lead to Amyloids which related to many diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's. Therefore, studying protein structure is vital to develop a treatment. Here, the lysozyme gold nanocluster (Lyz - AuNCs) is used to study protein folding/unfold.  The fluorescence intensity of gold nanocluster is study as function of increasing temperate, Urea and Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS).  It is known that Urea and SDS can lead to fold/ unfold the native (Lyz). The effect of temperature on Bovine serum albumin encapsulated gold nanocluster (BSA – AuNCs) has been studied.
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Pankaj Singla

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Title: Temperature induced solubilization of hydrophobic active pharmaceutical ingredient lamoterigine in different pluronics - A detailed solubilization, SANS, DLS, HTM, in-vitro release and microscopy study

Biography:

Pankaj Singla is pursuing PhD under the supervision of Prof. R. K. Mahajan from GNDU, Amritsar India and currently he is working as Visiting PhD scholar under the supervision of Dr. Marloes Peeters in Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester UK. His area of interest is to deliver the hydrophobic drugs viz. anticancer drugs, antiepileptic drugs via Polymeric based nanoparicles

Abstract:

Pluronic (Tri–block copolymers) play an important role in pharmaceutical performance to increase the solubility and bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs. These micelles often lack stability, exhibit unsatisfactory drug loading capacity, or have broad size distribution this work aims to solve this issue by studying the solubilization of hydrophobic drugs in different pluronic micelles at variable temperature. Herein, a series of five pluronic micelles viz. P84, P85, F127, F108 and F68 have been select for study solubilization of hydrophobic drug Lamotrigine (LAM) at different temperatures i.e. 370C, 470C and 570C using UV-Visible spectroscopy. 

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Solomon Endalew

Dilla University, Ethiopia

Title: Cancer incidence patterns by age and sex for the first time in Addis Ababa City using population-based incidence data

Biography:

Solomon Endalew is the Chief Administrative Officer at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He has studied from Dilla University, Gojjam Ber Secondary School, Injibara General Secondary & Preparatory School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Abstract:

The AACCR is housed in the Radiotherapy Center at the Medical Faculty of Addis Ababa University Hospital, the only oncology referral center in the country. Data on newly diagnosed cancer cases are actively abstracted from medical charts of 22 major treatment or diagnostic facilities in the city. These data are entered and analyzed using CanReg5 program and Microsoft Excel. Rates were standardized to the 1960 World Standard Population

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Emmanuel Kawalya

Mengo Hospital, Uganda

Title: Determination of microbial contamination of mobile phone earpieces as a potential for causing ear infections a risk to brain cancer among IHSU students

Biography:

Emmanuel Kawalya is a medical laboratory scientific officer with a vast experience in research and clinical laboratory practice for over twelve year practicing in accredited Hospitals and laboratories, started the medical journey at MENGO HOSPITAL Kampala (the oldest hospital in East Africa) in 2004 where he attained diploma in medical laboratory technology, then to African Institute of Social sciences A diploma in Business management and administration, enrolled for Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Sciences at IHSU in 2011, working with Mengo Hospital as Laboratory Administrator, currently enrolled at University of Liverpool for a masters in medical law 2018 and a member of Allied Health Professional Council Uganda

Abstract:

Worldwide usage of earphones has increased especially among the school, college and university students who have a high rate of sharing among them. Unlike airline headsets, headphones and stethoscope earpieces can easily be a vector of potential pathogens that can give rise to otitis externa. (WHO/CIBA report, 1996). The ear infections as reported by the (NIDCD) estimates that approximately 15% of Americans (26 million people) between 26 to 69 years have high frequency hearing due to exposure to ear infections, noise at work and during leisure time. As of December 2012, approximately 324,200 people worldwide have received cochlear implants and in the USA about 58,000 adults and 38,000 children have received them too due to ear infection or defects (WHO Report, 1996). 
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Chenais Benoit

Le Mans University, France

Title: Docosahexaenoic acid as an anti-proliferative and anti-invasive agent in breast cancer cells

Biography:

Chenais Benoit is currently leading his career as a Professor in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry in Le Mans University, France, since February 2005. He has completed his PhD from Paris-XI University as a fellow of the French National League against Cancer. Working as an assistant professor at the School of Pharmacy of Reims University from 1994 to 2005, he studied leukemia cell differentiation pathways. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of several publications such as Gene, Oncology reports, and Open Journal of Genetics. 

Abstract:

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main member of the omega-3 essential fatty acid family, is highly present in microalgae such as Phaeodactylum tricornutum. The general goal of our studies is to demonstrate the benefice of microalgae as food supplement for human health, including diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia and cancer. Breast cancer is the most common women cancer in industrialized countries and environmental factors, such as differences in diet are likely to have an important influence on cancer emergence. Although widely studied, the effect of DHA on breast cancer development is unclear and the cellular mechanisms involved remain largely unknown. Our first study show that DHA incorporation in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line has an anti-proliferative effect, induces apoptosis via a transient increase in caspase-3 activity and the promotion of nuclear  condensation, and reduces the invasive potential of MDAMB-231 cells.