Nanobiotechnology Workforce Training on a Shoestring Budget

Explore strategies for low-cost, hands-on nanobiotechnology training in this 56-minute presentation by Dr. M V (Leena) Pattarkine from Harrisburg University. Learn about the potential of nanobiotechnology, its applications in daily life, and the current workforce challenges. Discover innovative solutions for teaching nanobiotechnology without expensive equipment, including practical activities and projects developed through the Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership. Gain insights into the necessary workforce skills, career options, and education paths in this emerging field. The talk covers topics such as natural nanobiomaterials, protein-based nanostructures, and applications in medicine and energy. Understand how to create engaging workshops, poster competitions, and hands-on experiments like the Bradford Assay and Oobleck Tub Walk to inspire and educate future nanobiotechnology professionals.

Nanobiotechnology Workforce Training On A Shoe-string Budget
Outline
Nanotechnology
Nanobiotechnology?
Nanotechnology –New?
Organ Level
Untitled: Slide 7
Biomolecular Level
Nanoscale and Life Science Applications
Nanoscale and Life Science Applications
Teaching Nanobiotechnology
Medicine
Energy
Day to Day
Natural Nanobiomaterials
Protein-Based Nanobiotechnology
Voltage Gated Channel Proteins
Molecular Motors In Muscle Cells
A Rotary Motor – ATP Synthase
counter-clockwise rotation
Protein Based Nanostructures
Pregnancy Test Kits
Glucose Monitoring Device
Workforce Skills
Workforce Skills
Challenges
How We Created Solutions
Bradford Assay Tutorial
Our Solutions
Gold?
YES!!! Nano-Gold
Gold Nanoparticles
Quantum Dots QDs For Biological Labeling
Oobleck Tub Walk
Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership
Untitled: Slide 36
Student Workshops
Poster Competitions
Skills
Questions?