Nano Pass 2015

Programme

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8:45Welcome and coffee

9.15 Introduction to the day

The Minister of the Environment, Spatial Planning, Mobility and Transport, Airports and Animal Welfare

Morning session – Chairman: Hervé BREULET (ISSeP)

9:30 a.m. Nanos: definitions, basic concepts, standards

Jacky LECOMTE (SIRRIS)

9h55 Multidisciplinary approach to nanoparticle and nanomaterial risk assessment

Elodie BOUHOULLE (ISSeP)

10:20 Issues and challenges in characterizing the flammability of nanoparticle fuels

Bruno DEBRAY (INERIS)

10:45 a.m. Questions and answers

Chairman

11:00 a.m. Coffee break

11h20 Characterizing the genotoxic hazards of nanomaterials: challenges and issues

Dr Fabrice NESSLANY (Institut Pasteur – Lille)

11:45 Assessing the potential toxicity of nanomaterials: a case study

Dr Jean-Pascal PIRET (UNamur – Nanosafety center)

12:10 Questions and answers

12:30 Walking buffet

Afternoon session – Chairman: Emmanuel LHEUREUX (SPW – DGO3)

13h55 Nanos characterization

Pierre COLSON (ULg – GreenMat)

14h20 Managing the potential risks associated with carbon nanotubes (CNT) throughout their life cycle

Julie MULLER (Nanocyl)

14h45 Measurement of exposure to inhaled nanoparticles in the workplace

Evelien FRIJNS or Patrick BERGHMANS (VITO)

15h10 Belgian Nano registry & health regulations in the workplace

Gwennaelle MAES (FPS Public Health) and Linda WOUTERS (FPS Employment & Labor)

3:35 pm Questions and answers

Chairman

3:50 pm Conclusions and outlook

Benjamin BERGMANS (ISSeP)

4:15 pm Cocktail

Registration

Registration is compulsory and must be made by sending the registration form by fax or e-mail no later than
April 10, 2015. The number of participants is limited.
Your registration will be successful if you fill in all the fields marked with an *. After submitting the form, a confirmation message will be displayed and you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Cost

The registration fee is €100 (€50 for public authorities and students) and will be paid into account number BE45 0910 1270 3389 with the communication:
ISSeP – JE of 24.04.2015 – Name + First name.
The package includes access to presentations, documentation, coffee breaks, lunch and closing cocktail reception.