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Project Code [2008-EH-MS-5-S3]
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Project title
Visualisation and Quantification of the interaction of fluorescent nanoparticles with ecotoxicologically relevant species
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
Kenneth Dawson
Project Abstract
Engineered nanomaterials are able to access many compartments of living systems not usually accessible to bulk materials. Nanoparticles currently in use, or nearly so, in industry will be studied as a priority. By labelling these particles, representative biological and environmental fate as a function of size will be studied by tracking and imaging methods. Using established biological methods and ?omics? techniques as a reference, high throughput automated methods (such as high content analysis) will be adapted to give lead information on a wide range of undesirable impacts on organisms. Engineered nanoparticles are in use, or nearly so in most advanced economies, including Ireland. This project, based on much larger fundamental studies will provide understanding of their potential impact on the environment for several examples. The research stream is publishable in high impact journals, and numerous academic forums. Many agencies and regulatory around the world, including several in Ireland, have an active interest in the outputs. Industry located in Ireland also has a close interest in the outcomes, as they plan their own future processes at every level. Extensive interest in the outcome is also shown by the public and NGO?s.
Grant Approved
�347,230.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Environment and Human Health
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/12/2011