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NanoLINEN: nanotoxicology link between India and European Nations
Alok Dhawan1, Rishi Shanker, Blanca Laffon
1Nanomaterial Toxicology Group, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR, India), P.O. Box 80, M. G. Marg, Lucknow 226001, India.
Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
|April 14, 2011
Summary
The NanoLINEN consortium strengthens research ties between India and European nations in nanomaterial toxicology. This collaboration aims to develop robust risk assessment methods for nano-product safety.
Area of Science:
- Nanotoxicology
- Risk Assessment
- Materials Science
Background:
- The Nanotoxicology Link between India and European Nations (NanoLINEN) is a collaborative research initiative.
- It involves 7 European laboratories and the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR Laboratory).
- The consortium focuses on strengthening research collaborations in nanomaterial toxicology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish stronger research ties between India and European nations in the field of nanomaterial toxicology.
- To develop and validate robust risk assessment methodologies for nanomaterials.
- To support the safe manufacturing and use of nano-products.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative research network establishment.
- Development of standardized nanomaterial risk assessment protocols.
- Data sharing and inter-laboratory validation.
Main Results:
- Strengthened international research network in nanomaterial toxicology.
- Initiation of robust risk assessment methodology development.
- Foundation laid for improved nano-product safety evaluations.
Conclusions:
- The NanoLINEN project successfully fostered international collaboration in nanomaterial toxicology.
- The developed methodologies will enhance the safety assessment of nano-products.
- Continued collaboration is crucial for advancing global nanotoxicology standards.
