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| Kuzma, Jennifer
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Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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| Moving Forward Responsibly: Oversight for the nanotechnology-biology interface
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Journal of Nanoparticle Research
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9.1 (2007):165-182.
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| The need for appropriate oversight of nanotechnology applied to or derived from biological systems (nano-bio interface) were discussed in a public workshop and dialog hosted by the Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy of the University of Minnesota on September 15, 2005. Kuzma's paper discusses the themes that emerged from the workshop.
She covers the importance of analyzing potential gaps in current regulatory systems and deciding upon the general approach taken toward regulation. The conference participants discussed and compared the FDA and EPA's roles in regulation. She asks if non-regulatory mechanisms for governance can be effective, and how to make risk and other studies transparent and available to the public. Conference participants were concerned to bolster mechanisms for public participation in risk analysis and creating more opportunities for meaningful discussion of the social and ethical dimensions of the nano-bio interface. Researchers hope for increased funds for implications and problem-solving research in this area and need independent and reliable sources for communication. Kuzma says "The workshop was successful in identifying ways of moving forward responsibly so that ultimately nanotechnology and its products can succeed in developers', researchers', regulators', and the public's eyes." |
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