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Overcoming the challenges of SME’s and research organization’s Cyber Security management: The case of Smart Innovation Norway

Belay A.M., Reardon S., Lerario M., Tuiskula H., Smart Innovation Norway, NO

The paper investigates the cybersecurity management systems of SMEs and research institutes. It identified the key aspects of cyber security management and explored the sources and types of cybersecurity challenges with their associated risks and [...]

Gaining critical mass: A dose metric conversion study using silver nanoparticles

Kennedy A.J., Hull M.S., Diamond S., Chappell M., Bednar A., Bednar A.J., Bednar A., Bednar A.J., Steevens J.A., US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, US

Mass is still the standard dose metric applied in the nano(eco)toxicology literature. Greater particle surface area or number may be more relevant dose metrics than mass to represent particle interactions with biological surfaces. This investigation [...]

Managing Your Environmental, Health & Safety Risk: A Guide for Nano Companies and their Insurers

Sarahan P.C., Bushong H., Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., US

Nanotechnology companies are facing increasing scrutiny as federal and state agencies adopt regulations and propose recommended workplace practices and exposure standards. In addition, more studies are being released that indicate that some nanomaterials present the [...]

Potential Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from Nanotechnology: Big Risks Could Come in Small Packages

Fink A.J., Howrey LLP, US

Businesses involved with nanotechnology should undertake risk management that assesses the potential losses that could arise as a result of nanotechnology and develop a broad insurance coverage program that takes these risks into account. Some [...]

Methods for the Prediction of Nanoparticle Fate, Transport and Receptor Exposure in an Aqueous Environment

Mackay C.E., Gray M.N., Reinert K., Sellers K., AMEC, US

The development and applications of nanomaterials have presented a unique problem to environmental scientists and risk assessors. Until now, the models and paradigms used to predict the behavior of chemicals in the environment and thereby [...]

A Framework for Responsible Nanotechnology

Walsh S., Medley T., Environmental Defense, US

Environmental Defense, an environmental advocacy organization, and DuPont, a science company, have developed a comprehensive, practical, and flexible framework for evaluating and addressing the potential risks of nanoscale materials. The draft framework is available for [...]

Approaching Risk Assessment of Nanoscale Materials

Shatkin J.A., Barry B.E., The Cadmus Group, Inc., US

Developments in nanotechnology and nanomaterials (NM) are rapidly proceeding ahead of a clear understanding of their potential health effects and environmental impacts. Risk assessment will be an important tool for evaluating and potentially regulating NM [...]

Addressing 3rd-Party Patent Protection in the Product Development Process

Weseman S., IP Focus Law Group, Ltd., US

Third-party patent protection can be an obstacle to product development and introduction. Some development efforts completely ignore patent issues until a late-term crisis arises. Identified too late in the product development cycle, patent issue may [...]