This 6th conference will consider advances in nanobiomaterials with a special emphasis on synthesis, chacterization including synchrotron and neutron techniques, toxicity and therapeutics. The interaction of nanomaterials with biomolecules, biological interfaces and biofluids will receive special consideration. Numerical approaches providing special insight into nanoparticle interactions will also be covered.

A key topic will be the transport of nanoparticles across barriers such as cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier, as well as transport in and between cells, such as neurons. Such processes give rise to the possibility of using nanoparticles as vectors to deliver therapeutic materials. The goal of this ZING conference is to bring together experts in relevant fields and to animate discussion on the relevance of in silico, in vitro and in vivo tools, and models for the assessment of drug delivery by oral and parenteral routes.

A further topic will be the elucidation of toxicity effects and the link between nanoparticles surface properties, cell response, and the fate of nanoparticles taken up by cells. This issue must be resolved for any widespread application of nanobiomaterials to become effective.