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Nanotechnology is controlling matter at a nanoscale (dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers). It can relate to several different fields including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and material science. The ideas for nanotechnology were being formed long before the term “nanotechnology” was used. It started in December 29, 1959 with physicist Richard Feynman during an American Physical Society meeting. Feynman described the process of scientist’s ability to manipulate atoms.

Nanomedicine is the application of nanotechnology in the medical field. It can range from nanomaterials and biological devices to nanoelectronics biosensors. The main problem of nanomedicine is dealing with the problems of toxicity and the impact environmentally of nanoscale materials. Some of the useful applications of nanomedicine are in both in-vivo and in-vitro biomedical research. During the integration of nanomaterials with biology has led to the creation of contrast agents, diagnostic devices, analytical tools, drug delivery vehicles, and physical therapy applications.

Nanotechnology has not had a long history, but is still important to see where nanotechnology started and where it is today. There are some arguments that state that nanotechnology concepts can be seen all the way back in the 4th century. However, this section will focus on when nanotechnology first began to pick up speed.

There are many upcoming nanotechnology and nanoscience conferences this year each focusing on slightly different topics. They will be hosted at many different places around the world and are a great way to interact with other individuals of this field. The goal of these conferences is to help further push the limitations of nanotechnology.