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The Nanotechnology Revolution
CanadianBroadcasting Company Environmental/Science September 11, 2009
Kelly Crowe explores the world of nano-particles - infinitesimally tiny specks of material being included in more and more commercial products. But how safe are they? more...

When Particles Are So Small That They Seep Right Through Skin
URMC in the News September 30, 2008 by Tom Rickey

Scientists are finding that particles that are barely there – tiny objects known as nanoparticles more....

Cancer cells need salting before cooking
Chemical science news from across RSC Publishing Sept . 09, 2008
Lisa DeLouise, an expert in porous silicon at the University of Rochester Medical Centre in the US, says 'nanoparticle thermotherapy is an emerging field with great potential for biomedical research'.....more

Publication Honors: Sept. 8, 2008--The International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) adds our research paper to database on environmental, health and safety aspects (EHS) of nanoscale materials. Go to the Virtual ICON Journal.

Do quantum dots penetrate damaged skin? A comentary released Wednesday August 20, 2008 by Nanotechnology Industries Association

Sun damage may exacerbate skin penetration of nano-sunscreens
Cosmetic Design.com 20-Aug-2008 by Guy Montague-Jones
Nanoparticles may penetrate sun damaged skin causing concern about their increasingly widespread use in sunscreens...more

Sunburn increases risk of nanoparticle skin penetration
Nanowerk Spotlight August 20, 2008 by Michael Berger
New research by scientists at the University of Rochester is the first to consider the effects of nanoparticle penetration through normal and barrier defective skin ...more

Publication Honors: Editor-in-Chief: Gregory W. Faris selects our article in The Virtural Journal for Biomedical Optics Vol. 2, Iss. 11 -- November 26, 2007 Optics Info Base

Sensor Smartens Up Bandage
Investor's Business Daily: Honey, I Shrunk The Lab Instruments, Feb 9, 2007
Researchers hoping to harness the potential of nanotechnology are running into a small problem...more

Brainy bandages
Science News,  Oct 29, 2005
Researchers have taken a step toward smart bandages that would indicate the presence of an infection in a wound...more

Smart Bandage for Chronic Wounds
Medstar Source Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Lisa DeLouise, Ph.D. says,  "A lot of innovation is being conducted currently in research on healing chronic wounds with hydrogel technology.... more

NYSTAR Newsletter - Finger Lakes Archive - August 2005
Lisa DeLouise of the University of Rochester is the recipient of a $118724 NIH grant to research porous silicon optical sensor for Candida....more