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Materials Protecting People from IOM3

29 11 2018

Materials Protecting People is the third seminar in the hugely popular series of events from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, looking at how materials can protect people in society. High quality presentations from leading experts will address the important role of materials in developing solutions to some of the many challenges facing society in the fields of Healthcare, Air Quality and Protection & Security.

In recognition of the need for society to respond to the modern-day challenges such as terrorism, natural disasters, climate change, and an ageing population, the Materials Protecting Society series event will emphasise the important role of materials in developing solutions to the many challenges that arise. The Institute would like to invite manufacturers, engineers, healthcare professionals, academics, safety professionals, and emergency services personnel to attend this event.

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Notes on the Conference

Keith Harrison, Event Organiser and Chair of the Industry and Technology Policy Board (ITPB), said, ‘There is a need for the materials sectors to be more aware of societal needs and for customers and users to be more aware of the potential offerings of the materials related industries’.

Lord Haskel will provide a brief opening address during the welcoming speech. The programme will include Professor Cameron Alexander of Nottingham University, Professor Giuseppe Battaglia of University College London, and Professor Gary Critchlow of Loughborough University who will address the key issues affecting the protection of people in society today.

The one-day seminar will have a session on healthcare where speakers will explore antibacterial surfaces, the role of smart materials in drug delivery; implant materials, and the latest in healthcare technologies research.

Speakers will also address the role of materials in key areas of air quality, protection and security, together with an underlying awareness of the essential requirements for sustainability.

The full conference programme is available here.

Venue

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
297 Euston Road
London, NW1 3AD United Kingdom
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Venue

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
297 Euston Road
London, NW1 3AD United Kingdom
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