Nanotech Research at Penn Tops the List

May 25, 2006

PHILADELPHIA – The May/June 2006 issue of Small Times magazine ranks the University of Pennsylvania #1 in research in nanotechnology.  This is a result of an integrated initiative across the campus of numerous centers, laboratories, and collaborations.  These include the Nano/Bio Interface Center, the Nanotechnology Institute, and the Penn Regional Nanotechnology Facility to name a few.  The article also ranks other aspects like education, facilities, and industrial outreach.  On the Education list, Penn ranks 5th and on the Commercialization list it ranks 10th.

Small Times magazine details technological advances, applications and investment opportunities to help business leaders stay informed about the rapidly changing business of micro and nanotechnology from biotech to defense, telecom to transportation.  Small Times spotlights key issues in the industry's development, along with market intelligence, company profiles and more.

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CONTACT:  Greg Lester at 215-573-6604 or glester@pobox.upenn.edu