Purpose
The Center is intended for interdisciplinary research, education, and discussion on ethical, legal, economic, policy, and broader social implications of nanoscale science; it approaches nanotechnology with a special focus on the human condition. The Center brings researchers in nano science, law, ethics, medicine, and the social sciences together with leaders in business and industry.
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