Ready for New Discoveries

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1 Ready for New Discoveries MEng NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine Postgraduate Program, Master of Engineering MEng 4 semesters in English, organized in modules, top international faculty Danube University Krems University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna Vienna University of Technology

2 NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine Nanobiosciences and Nanomedicine are quite rightly regarded as the foremost fields of innovation in the 21st century. Although several sectors of research and application are still emerging, it is evident that the most significant developments are taking place at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, material science and medicine. Thus, nanobiosciences and nanomedicine are based on an interdisciplinary approach involving the close collaboration of life scientists, physical scientists and engineers. Nanobiosciences and nanomedicine also involve the intentional fusion of micro/nanoscale engineering and biology for the benefit of both fields. The innovative contribution of nanobiosciences and technologies is a result of the combination of biological principles, chemical technologies, physics, and engineering in order to obtain nanostructures and mesoscopic architectures that perform specialized functions and possess entirely new properties. Nanomedicine focuses on the application of nanobiosciences, particularly nanobiotechnology, to clinical medicine. The strategies include refined molecular diagnostic procedures, development, targeting and delivery of drugs, and research on the pathomechanism of disease. Academic Directors Nanoscience and Nanotechnology have been identified as a key enabling technology for the future by all major research and industrial powers. In the upcoming EU Framework program Horizon 2020 the greatest impact of those technologies is predicted to be in the area of Health and Medicine. Our vision is that by understanding and mimicking the ability of biological systems to self-assemble multifunctional and self-repairing materials new engineering paradigms can be created that truly will revolutionize biotechnology, medical technology and beyond. Univ.Prof. Dr. Erik Reimhult University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Department of Nanobiotechnology Nanotechnology has developed into an enabling technology for many fields of science. Especially in biotechnology and medicine, the approach through nanoscience is the principal means of making new discoveries and employing techniques of advanced analysis. Knowledge of the state of the art of nanotechnology techniques with special emphasis on biology and medicine will enable the students to keep pace with the most recent discoveries as well as apply the latest innovations in their daily routine. Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Erich Gornik Vienna University of Technology, Center for Micro and Nanostructures Nanobioscience and nanomedicine are interdisciplinary sciences and technology-oriented areas with the greatest future potential in life science. In very specific areas of medicine, nanobioscience and nanomedicine will most certainly transform our present chances of curing cancer as well as tissue and organ degeneration by the use of innovative therapies as well as diagnostic "nanotools". We will participate in this development by creating hundreds and thousands of innovative jobs in our society. Dr. Martin Brandl Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine

3 > Danube University Krems The first and only university for postgraduate education in Europe offers academic and scientific excellence in knowledge transfer Danube University Krems was founded in Specialized in postgraduate education, Danube University Krems offers more than 150 Master's courses that help academics and executives to update their knowledge in various fields, including medicine, technology, management, social and cultural sciences. Currently more than 5000 students from 70 countries are attending these postgraduate programs, which are supported by strong applicationoriented research activities. Obviously, our industrial partners are actively involved in these educational activities. Ready for New Discoveries Curriculum Module 1 Fundamentals of Nanoscience > Basic principles of biophysics > Biochemistry > Molecular genetics > Microbiology > Molecular biology > Biomimetic membranes Module 2 Nanomaterials > Theoretical introduction in structure and > growth of nanomaterials > Fabrication methods and synthesis > of nanomaterials > Properties of nanomaterials > Practical lab exercises > Application of nanomaterials in selected > examples Module 6 Nanoscience based Therapy > Biological principles underlying applications > of micro- and nanoformulations > Nanoscale formulations > Microscale formulations > Characterization of particle-cell interactions > Liposomes / Micro- and nanoemulsions > Bioencapsulation on a molecular scale > Molecular Modelling Module 7 Nanostructured Biomaterials for Nanomedicine > Basics > Biological, Biochemical and Physical > Background > Biomaterials and Host Response > General Applications of Nanostructures > Biomaterials > Biomedical Testing > Clinical Applications of Nanostructured > Biomaterials > Electron microscopy & preparation > techniques > Scanning probe microscopy

4 > Vienna University of Technology Technology for people - developing scientific excellence and enhancing comprehensive competence > University of Natural Resources and > Life Sciences Vienna The people at BOKU meet the challenges of tomorrow The Vienna University of Technology - located in the heart of Europe - is the largest Austrian institution in research and education within the areas of technology and natural sciences. The beginnings of the Vienna University of Technology reach back as far as 195 years. Today the University finds highest international and domestic recognition in teaching as well as in research and is a highly esteemed partner of innovation oriented enterprises. For years the Vienna University of Technology has been successfully offering outstanding postgraduate programs. This success is also based on the top scientific and economic qualifications of its faculty. University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, the alma mater viridis, is an education and research center for renewable resources, which are one of the fundamental necessities of human life. With its wide range of expertise BOKU contributes to the protection of life resources for future generations. Linking natural sciences, engineering and economics, BOKU is engaged in discovering and publishing validated information about ecological and economically sustainable use of natural resources in a cultivated landscape. Module 3 Diagnostic Methods in NanoBiosciences > Biochip Technologies in (Bio-)Medicine > Marker Identification and Application > of DNA chips > Microarrays > Cell Chips > In vivo-imaging Methods Module 4 Nanotechnology Devices > Nanotechnology - Introduction > Processes and Technologies > Components, Devices and Applications > Applications and Markets Module 5 Risks and Regulatory Aspects of Nanotechnology > Toxicology > Technology Assessment of > Nanobioscience and Nanomedicine > Assessment, Management and > Governance of risks Module 8 Nano-Science based Applications in Food Technology > Basics of Food Technology > Nanotechnology in Food Processing > New food structures by Nanotechnology > Functional Food by Nanotechnology > Nanotechnology in food packaging > Nanotechnology and Nanosensors in > food analysis > Practical Course Production Nano- > structures by comminution Module 9 Training on Project > Practical introduction Master's Thesis > Writing and presenting the thesis

5 NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine Postgraduate Program, Master of Engineering MEng 4 semesters, in English, organized in modules, top international faculty Faculty This represents a selection of the faculty. Univ.Doz. Dr. Hubert Brückl AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Department Health & Environment, Jakub Dostalek, PhD. AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, BioSensor Technologies, Dl Dr. Peter Ertl AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, BioSensor Technologies, Univ.Prof. Dipl. Phys. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Biomedical Technology, Krems/Austria Dr. Ulrich Fiedeler Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) and Austrian Academy of Sciences (OAW), Ao.Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Franz Gabor Biopharmaceutics, MMag. Dr. André Gazsó Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) and Austrian Academy of Sciences (OAW) Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Erich Gornik Vienna University of Technology, Center for Micro and Nanostructures/Austria Dr. Oliver Hayden Siemens AG, Corporate Technology, Erlangen/Germany Dr.-Ing. Michael Jank Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology, Erlangen/Germany Univ.Doz. Mag. Dr. Anton Köck AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Health & Environment Department Molecular Diagnostics, Univ.Prof. Dr. Jürgen König University of Vienna, Emerging Focus Nutrigenomics, Faculty of Life Sciences, DI Dr. Claudia Kuntner AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Health & Environment Department, Biomedical Systems, Seibersdorf/Austria DI (FH) Margit Malatschnig (Program Management) Techkonnex - High Tech Promotion, Dr. Claudia Preininger AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Department Health & Environment/ Bioresources, Tulln/Austria Ao.Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Dietmar Pum Department of Nanobiotechnology, Ao.Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Florian Rüker Department of Biotechnology, Ao.Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Christina Schäffer Department of Nanobiotechnology/Austria Dr. Günter Schmid Siemens AG, Corporate Technology, Erlangen/Germany Ao.Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Bernhard Schuster Department of Nanobiotechnology, Prof. Dr. Myrtill Simkó Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA) and Austrian Academy of Sciences (OAW), Ao.Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Erika Staudacher Department of Chemistry, Univ.Prof. Dr. Gottfried Strasser Vienna University of Technology, Institute for Solid State Electronics, Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Joseph Strauss AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Fungal Genomics Unit and BOKU- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Univ.Prof. Dr. José L. Toca-Herrera Department of Nanobiotechnology, Mag. Dr. Stefan Tögel Biopharmaceutics, Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Helmut Viernstein Biopharmaceutics, Ao.Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Wirth Biopharmaceutics, Univ.Prof. Dl Dr. Viktoria Weber Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Biomedical Technology, Krems/Austria Ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Peter Wolschann Biopharmaceutics, Danube University Krems University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna Vienna University of Technology

6 Duration The modular-organized program is implemented in modules and covers a period of 4 semesters. Language of Instruction English Faculty Internationally renowned and academically certified scientific experts with many years of experience in their respective fields cover all the taught discplines. Target Groups & Career Opportunities This unique interdisciplinary Engineering program in NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine addresses persons who have a university degree or a technical bachelor qualification in a natural science, medical or engineering subject. This MEng program will provide students with advanced knowledge, skills and practical experience of the principles, technology and applications in current nanomedicine as well as entrepreneurial abilities. Facts Objectives of the Program This Master of Engineering course in NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine provides the student with a most recent update on science at the interface between nano- and biomedicine. Each of these fields is important on its own, but their combination is of even greater significance. The Master of Engineering degree course trains the student in following and contributing to future developments in this multidisciplinary field by offering a wide range of options in research and development. Job opportunities include those in biomedical technologies, the pharmaceutical industry and drug development, as well as sustainable energy, academic and industrial research. Requirements for Admission Candidates with a bachelor's degree or an academic degree in science, dentistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, engineering or medicine may submit applications for the Master of Engineering in NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine program. Target group > Executive managers > Researchers > Decision makers > Medical doctors > Sales engineers > Graduates of natural sciences or medical sciences Graduates of this course will have access to a wide range of career opportunities in industrial and non-industrial sectors, such as > Government agencies > Health care systems > Academic institutions > Industrial companies > Charities or other organizations associated with nanomedicine Potential job options for NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine Master graduates include > R&D scientists/researchers > PhD in or related to nanomedicine > Patent officers > Medical managers > Marketing engineers > Sales managers Final Degree The MEng program is concluded with a Master's thesis. The final degree "Master of Engineering in NanoBiosciences & NanoMedicine (MEng)" is awarded by Danube University Krems in cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, and the Vienna University of Technology. Nanotechnology has already made a major impact on medical research and the practice of medicine, from laboratory diagnostics and contrast agents for radiological imaging, to nanodrugs which are in clinical use throughout the world. Regrettably, these rapid developments have not been accompanied by an equally rapid growth in training and educational opportunities. A small number of institutions offer doctoral degrees in nanotechnology and nanomedicine. Only one specialization program exists for medical doctors interested in nanomedicine. We urgently require Master's-level programs that will produce experts who will implement the nanomedical revolution in industry and academic laboratories. Dr. Mauro Ferrari President of the Alliance for NanoHealth, The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, Houston (USA)

7 Information Danube University Krems Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse Krems, Austria Tel. +43 (0) Fax +43 (0) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna Muthgasse Vienna, Austria Tel. +43 (0) Fax +43 (0) Vienna University of Technology Continuing Education Center Operngasse 11/ Vienna, Austria Tel. +43 (0) Fax +43 (0) cec.tuwien.ac.at Lifetime Learning. Imprint Published by: Danube University Krems, Clinical Medicine and Biotechnology Photographs: (c) Dietmar Pum und Markus Gossmann, Department of NanoBiotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna; Cover Picture: Carl Zeiss NTS GmbH, NMI Reutlingen, Germany; Danube University Krems, A. Haiden, Printed All rights reserved.