The NanoBio Convergence organization is a non-profit resource in the Bay Area dedicated to illuminating technology development at the interface of nanotech and biotechnology (www.nanobioconvergence.org). Originally founded as NanoBio Forum in 2002 by Dr. Laura Mazzola, the management team made the decision to spin off into NanoBioConvergence to better execute on our focus and mission in the space where biotechnology, nanotechnology and high-technology converge.

The mission of our group is to respond to the recurring question: Are there any commercial applications in nanotech in the life sciences? The answer is yes – recent developments in nanotechnology are transforming the fields of biosensors, medical devices, diagnostics, high-throughput screening and drug delivery. Our organization’s goal is to showcase some of these applications and help bridge the entrepreneurial and investment communities in this emerging field. Our audience draws heavily from the entrepreneurial and investment communities, with significant crossover from both high-tech and biotech.