Nanotechnology
10 Dec
A researcher’s journey exemplifies an innovative approach to addressing two critical health challenges: cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Meet Hammed O. Faleke, a visionary scientist whose work in nanotechnology is reshaping how these conditions are detected, understood, and treated. Hammed’s innovative research focuses on functionalized carbon dot nanoparticles—tiny, engineered particles that harness the precision of nanotechnology…
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The Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced that its 8th International Conference on nanotechnology will take place from November 18 to 22, 2024, at the main campus of the university in Ogbomoso.
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