About Mike Treder Expertise My specialty is the societal and environmental implications of advanced nanotechnology. I can help people to better understand the implications of molecular manufacturing -- building products "from the bottom up," and to focus on the real risks and benefits of the technology.
Experience I am a professional writer, speaker, and activist with a background in technology and communications company management. In 2002, I co-founded the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN), a non-profit think tank. CRN promotes public awareness and education, and the crafting of effective policy to maximize benefits and reduce dangers. I am the executive director of CRN.
Organizations - Research Fellow, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies
- Advisory Board, Global Risks Council
- Consultant, Future Technologies Advisory Group
- Editorial Advisory Board, Nanotech Briefs
- Consultant, AC/UNU Millennium Project
Publications The Futurist (magazine)
The Scientific Conquest of Death (book chapter)
Future Brief (online journal)
Expert: Mike Treder Date: 7/18/2006 Subject: Nanotechnology and gold
Question I have heard a lot about gold nanoparticles being used for nanotechnology. What about the chemistry of gold makes it useful in nanotechnology in biomedical research such as drug/gene delivery and detection of tumors?
Answer This is not my area of expertise, but here is some info with links for more:
"Gold nanoparticles are very good at scattering and absorbing light..."
"Gold nanoparticles have 600 percent greater affinity for cancer cells than for noncancerous cells..."
"Gold nanoparticles are easy to synthesize and extraordinarily stable..."
