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As you may have already gathered, my name is Sean McFarland, and I am currently a junior pursuing a B.S. in molecular biology (with minors in nanotechnology, chemistry, honors, and possibly creative writing) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of this (Spring '08) semester, I will be seeking to detail a device or idea involving nanotechnology that will help further the goals of Appropedia in improving the human condition. As my major and future career inclinations would dictate, I am primarily interested in a project that would include material of a biological persuasion. After I do some reading and reviews of the literature currently out there, I'll be sure to continue to update this page as I flesh out exactly what I'd like to do. | As you may have already gathered, my name is Sean McFarland, and I am currently a junior pursuing a B.S. in molecular biology (with minors in nanotechnology, chemistry, honors, and possibly creative writing) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of this (Spring '08) semester, I will be seeking to detail a device or idea involving nanotechnology that will help further the goals of Appropedia in improving the human condition. As my major and future career inclinations would dictate, I am primarily interested in a project that would include material of a biological persuasion. After I do some reading and reviews of the literature currently out there, I'll be sure to continue to update this page as I flesh out exactly what I'd like to do. | ||
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Areas of Interest: | ===Areas of Interest:=== | ||
* Somatic gene therapy | * Somatic gene therapy | ||
* Transgenic food crops | * Transgenic food crops | ||
* Computer / web programming | * Computer / web programming | ||
Current Project Ideas: | ===Current Project Ideas:=== | ||
* Solar-powered UV lamp for water sterilization. | * Solar-powered UV lamp for water sterilization. | ||
* Use of silicon nanowires in batteries to improve energy density. | * Use of silicon nanowires in batteries to improve energy density. | ||
* Use of nanodevices in DNA delivery, improving upon methods in somatic gene therapy and crop engineering. | * Use of nanodevices in DNA delivery, improving upon methods in somatic gene therapy and crop engineering. | ||
===Project Decision=== | |||
After much thought, I have decided to go with the third project idea/area, "Use of nanodevices in DNA delivery, improving upon methods in somatic gene therapy and crop engineering," however, the focus may change depending upon the content further research turns up. Regardless, it is assured that it will be something to do with the field of nanomedicine. Below, find a list of sources that I am beginning to compile: | |||
===Resources=== | |||
* [http://isis.ku.dk/kurser/blob.aspx?feltid=72361 Nanomedicine: current status and future prospects 2005] | |||
* [http://www.nanomedicine.com/ Nanomedicine Book Site 1996-2003] | |||
* [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=544309&blobtype=pdf Optical tracking of organically modified silica nanoparticles as DNA carriers: A nonviral, nanomedicine approach for gene delivery 2005] | |||
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Note: Resources appended with *** are full-text. | |||
If you happen to stumble upon this page and would like some food for thought, I'd suggest looking up the [http://www.mfoundation.org/sens MFoundation], whose SENS plan stands to benefit all human beings the world over. | If you happen to stumble upon this page and would like some food for thought, I'd suggest looking up the [http://www.mfoundation.org/sens MFoundation], whose SENS plan stands to benefit all human beings the world over. | ||
--[[User:Sean McFarland|Sean McFarland]] | --[[User:Sean McFarland|Sean McFarland]] 07:36, 19 January 2008 (PST) | ||
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Revision as of 15:36, 19 January 2008
Hello Everyone!
 As you may have already gathered, my name is Sean McFarland, and I am currently a junior pursuing a B.S. in molecular biology (with minors in nanotechnology, chemistry, honors, and possibly creative writing) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of this (Spring '08) semester, I will be seeking to detail a device or idea involving nanotechnology that will help further the goals of Appropedia in improving the human condition. As my major and future career inclinations would dictate, I am primarily interested in a project that would include material of a biological persuasion. After I do some reading and reviews of the literature currently out there, I'll be sure to continue to update this page as I flesh out exactly what I'd like to do. |
Areas of Interest:
- Somatic gene therapy
- Transgenic food crops
- Computer / web programming
Current Project Ideas:
- Solar-powered UV lamp for water sterilization.
- Use of silicon nanowires in batteries to improve energy density.
- Use of nanodevices in DNA delivery, improving upon methods in somatic gene therapy and crop engineering.
Project Decision
After much thought, I have decided to go with the third project idea/area, "Use of nanodevices in DNA delivery, improving upon methods in somatic gene therapy and crop engineering," however, the focus may change depending upon the content further research turns up. Regardless, it is assured that it will be something to do with the field of nanomedicine. Below, find a list of sources that I am beginning to compile:
Resources
- Nanomedicine: current status and future prospects 2005
- Nanomedicine Book Site 1996-2003
- Optical tracking of organically modified silica nanoparticles as DNA carriers: A nonviral, nanomedicine approach for gene delivery 2005
Note: Resources appended with *** are full-text.
If you happen to stumble upon this page and would like some food for thought, I'd suggest looking up the MFoundation, whose SENS plan stands to benefit all human beings the world over.
--Sean McFarland 07:36, 19 January 2008 (PST)