On Friday in Pittsburgh, Obama is to call for a joint effort by industry, universities and the federal government to help reposition the United States as a leader in cutting-edge manufacturing, including biotechnology, robotics and nanotechnology
Making holograms look more real
A full-color three-dimensional hologram has been created by harnessing electron density waves in thin metal films.
NANOEDUCATOR II Is A Winner Of A 2011 R+D 100 Award
NT-MDT Co. announces that NANOEDUCATOR II - a new generation of training scientific laboratories for nanotechnology teaching - is the winner of the 49th Annual R+D 100 Awards
Towards responsible nanotextiles and coatings: a new risk approach
A new study has developed risk assessment criteria for engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) to help inform innovation and policy decisions. It illustrates that product design can influence the unintended release of ENMs and that combining knowledge about the product life cycle with a systematic assessment of the potential hazards may enable responsible choices for future product developments to be made.
Nanotechnology gives a push to more effective clean water production through forward osmosis
Among various technologies, reverse osmosis membranes have been widely used for water reclamation. However, external energy required and high operational pressure used make reverse osmosis membrane water reclamation processes energy intensive - not exactly an advantage given the rising cost of energy and the negative climate impact of fossil fuels. Today, forward osmosis is a well-recognized osmotic process for producing clean water with a bright future as it uses a natural phenomenon and does not require any operational pressure hence it saves large amount of energy compared with reverse osmosis process. Researchers now describe a novel forward osmosis membrane that presents remarkable properties superior over conventional membrane support layers.
Magnolia Solar Demonstrates Record High Voltage Performance
Magnolia Solar Corporation announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia Solar, Inc., has demonstrated InGaAs quantum well solar cells that operate at record high voltages.
Plasma physics finds novel applications in medicine
Whilst new antibiotics are being developed all the time, there's clearly a need for additional strategies to combat bacteria. One of the most recent to emerge has rather unlikely origins in a plasma physics laboratory.
The Molecular Workbench earns prestigious Science Magazine award
The Molecular Workbench is a free, open-source software tool that helps learners overcome challenges in understanding the science of atoms and molecules.
‘Quantum magic’ without any ‘spooky action at a distance’
The quantum mechanical entanglement is at the heart of the famous quantum teleportation experiment and was referred to by Albert Einstein as "spooky action at a distance". A team of researchers used a system which does not allow for entanglement, and still found results which cannot be interpreted classically.
Mantis shrimp eye could improve high-definition CDs, DVDs
The eye of the peacock mantis shrimp has led an international team of researchers to develop a two-part waveplate that could improve CD, DVD, blu-ray and holographic technology, creating even higher definition and larger storage density.
Optical circuit enables new approach to quantum technologies
An international research group led by scientists from the University of Bristol, UK, and the Universities of Osaka and Hokkaido, Japan, has demonstrated a fundamental building block for quantum computing that could soon be employed in a range of quantum technologies.
EU Call for Tenders for a study of the potential impact of nanomaterials at the workplace
A Call for Tenders VT/2011/039 "Study service contract to establish the potential impact of nanomaterials and nanotechnology at the workplace, evaluate the scope and requirements of possible modifications of relevant EU safety and health at work legislation" has been published.
New nanotechnology knowledge transfer network "SafeNano Norway"
SINTEF researchers Andy Booth has initiated a new nanotechnology knowledge transfer network called SafeNano Norway, linked to health, safety and environmental issues.
Pathology publisher goes digital
Sage Scope Adds Deeper Look For Sage Journals Online Users
SAGE is adding a new feature to its SAGE Journals Online offerings with SAGE scope, a tool that provides readers with interactive slide imagery as supplements to articles posted on SAGE Journals Online. The digital pathology scanning and hosting will be provided by Flagship Biosciences, a digital pathology services firm, and powered by SlidePath’s Digital Image Hub software.
This new addition will allow readers to view the pathology slides not as a flat image, but as if they were seeing it under their own light microscope. The ultra-high resolution slide with the proper digitization software can pan, zoom, and focus slides while adding specific application functionality unique to each user. Researchers are able to drill down to 20x magnification with rich detail and high resolution, giving them full access to all the data the author or authors saw when they took the sample.
“SAGE scope will help bridge the gap between just a picture and the ability to interact with a sample as the researcher did,” said Ron Epstein, SAGE Director, STM Journals. “This added feature allows SAGE journal readers to discover the information more closely to the way the author intended.”
SAGE is on of the first academic publishers to create an active digital database for pathology, and sees further potential for use in its medical journals.
“We’re excited to meet the needs of the market with this addition and know that not only will our authors see an added value, but those who utilize SAGE journals as well,” said Epstein.
SAGE scope can be seen now in selected SAGE Journals Online. To view the digital files please go to http://sagescope.flagshipbio.com. Select VetPath, Volume 48, Issue 1.
Webinar from Aperio: An Integrated Digital Pathology Workflow for Digital Scanning, Image Management, and Image Analysis
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
8:00 am Pacific Time, 11:00 am Eastern Time
(4:00 pm London GMT / 10:00 am Mexico City Standard Time)
Presenters:
Dr. Florian Leiss, Definiens Trainer and Marketing Specialist
Priya Vaidyanathan, Ph.D, Image Analysis Specialist, Aperio
In this 60-minute complimentary webinar, you will learn about the new solutions available as a result of the partnership between Aperio and Definiens.
Topics include:
- Integrating image aquisition, management, and analysis workflow
- Spectrum database management software for managing digital slides
- Live demo of Definiens' Tissue Studio for Her2 analysis in breast cancel tissue sections
To register for the 8 am EDT session, click here.https://aperio.webex.com/aperio/onstage/g.php?d=768950587&t=a
You may also register by visiting the Aperio Events page.
You will receive a confirmation email upon registration with a web link that will lead you to the online event. Simply visit the link at the assigned time. The session is secure and easy to access. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Aperio Events Team at events@aperio.com or 760.539.1192.
InView Training Through Simulation in Thames Histopathology Training School
“i-Path’s InView is a useful additional learning resource which complements the traditional methods of teaching” Dr Sarah Hill, Joint Chair, Thames Histopathology Training School.
The Thames Histopathology Training School is the largest in the UK with over 100 trainee posts in the program. Training is undertaken in 12 training centres across England.
InView is an online platform aimed at training pathologists and biomedical scientists in diagnostics cytology and histology. InView uses a completely innovative approach to education in diagnostic practice.
“Our trainees find InView very useful. It helps them to bridge the gap between learning from the text books and double headed reporting of real cases with consultants” Dr Sarah Hill, Joint Chair, Thames Histopathology Training School.
InView supplements traditional learning methods with virtual case material, integrating on-line education into pathology training, by combining digital images, e-learning tools and streaming video used to deliver virtual case material in pathology.
Aperio Webinar Announcement: GLP Compliance in Digital Pathology – June 30
Thursday, June 30, 2011
2 Sessions to choose from:
7:00 am Pacific Time, 10:00 am Eastern Time
(3:00 pm London GMT / 9:00 am Mexico City Standard Time)
OR
4:00 pm Pacific Time, 7:00 pm Eastern Time
(8:00 am Japan Time / 9:00 am Australia EST July 1)
Presenter:
Curtis Adams, Ph.D., Sr. Life Sciences Product Manager, Aperio
In this 60-minute complimentary webinar, we will present an overview of how digital pathology can help meet GLP regulations.
Topics include:
- Research areas requiring GLP compliance
- Requirements for GLP validation
- IQ/OQ/PQ
- Advantages of being GLP verified
- In house testing vs. vendor services for GLP validation
To register for the 7am PDT session, click here.https://aperio.webex.com/aperio/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=486968685
To register for the 4pm PDT session, click here.https://aperio.webex.com/aperio/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=485389991
You may also register by visiting the Aperio Events page.
You will receive a confirmation email upon registration with a web link that will lead you to the online event. Simply visit the link at the assigned time. The session is secure and easy to access. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Aperio Events Team at events@aperio.comor 760.539.1192.
Cognitive Robots?
Check out Dark Daily:
Pathologists and clinical laboratory managers might soon have new cognitive robotic tools to help them diagnose disease. Engineers and emergency medicine specialists at Vanderbilt University have joined together to develop a system of cognitive robots that would reduce the wait times physicians and staff experience in America’s emergency departments (ED).
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Call for Papers: The 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering
May 17~20, 2012 Shanghai, China
The 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE 2012) will be held from May 17th to 20th, 2012 in Shanghai, China. iCBBE 2012 will bring together top researchers from Asian Pacific areas, North America, Europe and around the world to exchange research results and address open issues in all aspects of bioinformatics and biomedical engineering.
iCBBE has been successfully held 5 times, and all the papers accepted have been indexed by Ei compendex in a short time.
All accepted papers will be included in IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex and ISTP.
Selected outstanding papers (extended) will be recommended to be published in related SCI/Ei journals.
BBA-BIOMEMBRANES
(ISSN:0005-2736 SCI)
Cellular and Molecular Biology (CELL MOL BIOL)
(ISSN:0145-5680 SCI)
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry (J ENZYM INHIB MED CH)
(ISSN:1475-6366 SCI)
Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biologyg (PROG BIOPHYS MOL BIO)
(ISSN:0079-6107 SCI)
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (APPL BIOCHEM BIOTECH)
(ISSN:0273-2289 SCI)
Biotechnology Advances (BIOTECHNOL ADV)
(ISSN:0734-9750 SCI)
Archiv der Pharmazie (ARCH PHARM)
(ISSN:0365-6233 SCI)
HYPERTENSION
(ISSN:0194-911X SCI)
Critical Reviews? in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems (CRIT REV THER DRUG)
(ISSN:0743-4863 SCI)
Reproductive Sciences (REPROD SCI)
(ISSN:1933-7191 SCI)
Invertebrate Reproduction and Development (INVERTEBR REPROD DEV)
(ISSN:0792-4259 SCI)
Topics: The conference is soliciting state-of-the-art research papers in the following areas of interest:
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Protein structure, function and sequence analysis
Protein interactions, docking and function
Computational proteomics
DNA and RNA structure, function and sequence analysis
Gene regulation, expression, identification and network
Structural, functional and comparative genomics
Computational evolutionary biology
Data acquisition, normalization, analysis and visualization
Algorithms, models, software, and tools in Bioinformatics
Any novel approaches to bioinformatics problems
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical imaging, image processing & visualization
Bioelectrical and neural engineering
Biomaterials and biomedical optics
Methods and biology effects of NMR/CT/ECG technology
Biomedical devices, sensors, and artificial organs
Biochemical, cellular, molecular and tissue engineering
Biomedical robotics and mechanics
Rehabilitation engineering and clinical engineering
Health monitoring systems and wearable system
Bio-signal processing and analysis
Biometric and bio-measurement
Biomaterial and biomedical optics
Other topics related to biomedical engineering
Special track:
The International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Public Health (EPPH2012)
http://www.icbbe.org/epph2012/
Requirements for paper submission:
Only English papers will be accepted.
All the papers should be formatted according to IEEE template strictly. Please login the website to see further information.
Notices:
Experts and scholars are welcome to make suggestions on the topics for special sessions by email.
Providing one-day free tour in Shanghai after conference.
Please contact the conference committee if you are interested in sponsoring the conference. All submitted papers from co-sponsored university can get a discount of 10%
Important dates:
Paper submission due: Oct. 17, 2011
Acceptance notification: Before Dec. 16, 2011
Contact us:
Secretary: Ms. HU
TEL: 13264702230
Email: submit@icbbe.org
Why a pathology image should not be considered as a radiology image
Interesting paper on Why a pathology image should not be considered as a radiology image in the Journal of Pathology Informatics
Fernandez A, Compton CC, Hipp JD, Balis UJ. Why a pathology image should not be considered as a radiology image. J Pathol Inform [serial online] 2011 [cited 2011 Jun 20];2:26. Available from: http://www.jpathinformatics.org/text.asp?2011/2/1/26/82051
Abstract
Often, the emergence of unified and seamless integration of digital images within contemporary radiology workflow models is held as the exemplar by which any possible future states of an all-digital workflow model in pathology should be compared. Indeed, there is strong evidence to suggest that pathology will ultimately transform into what could be properly termed as a 'digital diagnostic modality', but it is important to distinguish between the prior transformative process within radiology, with its own set of operational challenges (elimination of film, modality workflow management, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) harmonization, antitrust, and proprietary file format issues, to name a few), and those challenges that now face pathology, with there being only partial overlap.
