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Capacities
2.2. RTD PERFORMERS
2.2.1 Research centers
BIONAND - ANDALUSIAN CENTRE FOR
NANOMEDICINE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
University Research Center Other SME Big Industry
Characterization nanocomposites nanosensors Synthesis/funct nanophotonics
nanobiotechnology nanoadditives nanometrology Knowledge mgt. nanoencapsulates
Address:
Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía,
C/ Severo Ochoa 35, 29590, Campanillas Málaga
T.: 952 367 600
Fax: 952 367 610
www.bionand.es
Contact:
David Pozo Pérez
Scientific Director
Email: david.pozo@bionand.es
Organization profile
The Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology Centre (BIONAND) is conceived as a
multidisciplinary space designed for fostering and promoting cutting-edge research in the field of
nanobiotechnology applied to human diseases. The centre is a joint initiative of the Regional Ministry of
Economy, Innovation, Science and Employment of Andalusia, the Regional Ministry of Health of Andalusia
and the University of Malaga.
BIONAND is the first Spanish nanotechnology research centre entirely focused on nanomedicine. BIONAND
is born to be the Spanish Nanomedicine reference centre.
Main capacities in nanotechnology / nanoscience
1.- MAIN AREAS
There are currently three main areas defined where BIONAND will perform its scientific activity:
NANODIAGNOSTIC AREA: This area is focused around the implementation of more efficient diagnostic and
prognosis devices, both in vivo and in vitro, with the objective of optimizing the identification of diseases or
predisposition to them, as well as it’s progression at a cellular or molecular level by using nanodevices.
THERAPEUTIC NANOSYSTEMS AREA: This area will focus on the development and research of
nanosystems which protect, transport and release drugs or therapeutic agents by a controlled method
leading to an easier administration, being more selective and effective, and therefore less toxic.
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY AREA: This area will focus on both basic nanotechnology knowledge research, as
well as applied research, leading to the development of new approaches that can be exploited by the two
previous areas.
2.- CORE FACILITIES
Research groups in the different areas and also external companies are supported by different Research
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