Volume 11, Number 1, 5-13, DOI: 10.1007/s11051-008-9421-0

The Nanotoxicology Research Program in NIOSH

Vincent Castranova

From the issue entitled "Nanoparticles and Occupational Safety"

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Abstract

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health through its Nanotechnology Research Center has developed a Strategic Plan for Nanotechnology Safety and Health Research. This Strategic Plan identified knowledge gaps and critical issues, which must be addressed to protect the health and safety of workers producing nanoparticles as well as those incorporating nanoparticles into commercial products or using nanomaterials in novel applications. This manuscript lists the projects that comprise the Nanotoxicology Program in NIOSH and provides a brief description of the goals and accomplishments of these projects.

Keywords  Nanoparticles - Nanotoxicology - Pulmonary - Cardiovascular - Neural and dermal effects - Nanotechnology - Occupational health - EHS

Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessary represent the views of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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