Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology

Identifying the mitochondria in nanotechnology for radiation safety in industrial processes and health care delivery in Africa: Nigeria, the journey so far

3^rd International Conference on Nanotek & Expo

December 02-04, 2013 Hampton Inn Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Pascal Tchokossa and James Bolarinwa Olomo

Accepted Abstracts: J Nanomed Nanotechnol

Abstract:

Environmental technologies frequently emerge as an offshoot of other technological developments or scientific advances. They can also be further enabled by changes in regulatory approach or stakeholder acceptance. Technologies have all been added to the toolbox of environmental technologies over the past decade. Nanotechnology is an emerging technology and a strategic area of research that Nigeria together with other African countries wishes to exploit for the benefits of mankind. Owing its biological effects, the use of radiation technique is also growing in several sectors in human life, ranging from industrial to medical. The main focus of this article is to provide a brief overview of nanotechnology research related to radiation safety in industrial processes and health care delivery in Africa so far, with Nigeria, a case study. Suggestions for future plans are made not only to improve on the already existing ones, but also to expand nanotechnology in other vital areas for mankind.

Biography :

Pascal Tchokossa is a Senior Scientist at the Department of Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University. He is also a nationally Accredited Radiation Safety Adviser and Associate Lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, where he trained Physiotherapists and Residents Doctors specializing in Radiology. He has served as Resource Person at several international events sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency and others bodies. Currently, he is the World Health Organization Expert in the Republic of Gabon to design a radiation protection program. He is the author for several local and international publications and reviewer of several international journals.