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Project Code [2007-FS-EH-1-M5]

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Project title

Nanotechnology: Engaging with the public on health, environmental and social issues

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Dublin City University (DCU)

Lead Applicant

Padraig Murphy

Project Abstract

Nanotechnology has huge potential for Irish research and development. However there is a lack of awareness and little public discourse about these technologies. There is some concern, particularly about the unknown effects to health and the environment. In the EU and US, public consultation processes have begun to gauge opinion and facilitate public involvement in decision-making. This two-year research fellowship, drawing on ongoing multidisciplinary science and society work at DCU, will focus on issues of public perception and response to environment-health issues regarding nanotechnology under the Health & Environment theme of the EPA STRIVE programme.

Grant Approved

�183,876.96

Research Hub

Healthy Environment

Research Theme

Environment and Human Health

Start Date

01/10/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2009