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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2009