Comprehensive assessment of hazardous effects of engineered nanomaterials on the immune system
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
NANOMMUNE (214281)
Area
Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies
Description
Engineered nanomaterials (ENs) present tremendous opportunities for industrial growth and development, and hold great promise for the enrichment of the lives of citizens, in medicine, electronics, and numerous other areas. However, there are considerable gaps in our knowledge concerning the potential hazardous effects of ENs on human health and the environment.
Participating Countries
Finland, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and Switzerland.
Name of US Partner
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, North Carolina State University, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH,
Contact
KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET