Mechanisms and Barriers in Nanomedicine conference-workshop
There is a growing sentiment in the field that in order to increase the availability of nanodrugs for patients, the biological, pathophysiological, immunological and manufacturing/regulatory barriers to effective translation need to be addressed.
The goals of the two-day Mechanisms and Barriers in Nanomedicine workshop are to:
- Provide an educational forum on the barriers to nanoparticle translation
- Provide a paradigm shift to overcome these problems
- Allow for open discussion among faculty, postdocs and graduate students, to trigger new ideas and concepts
September 10 - 12, 2026
- Location: The Golden Hotel
800 11 St.
Golden, CO 80401 - Parking: Free parking for attendees: adjacent lot on the left side of the hotel or underground parking.
- Hiking: Hike maps are below.
We ask speakers not to present a “progress report”, but instead present a focused view and analysis of what their research is attempting to address. Since the speakers are not under pressure to “impress” the peers, it brings the discussion to a whole new level. Such format will provide an open forum for focused discussion of mechanistic aspects of nanomedicine.
There will be a strong educational component in dedicated discussion sessions focused on questions suggested by the audience. Junior and established investigators and students who work on drug delivery and imaging will greatly benefit from the honest discussion.
Confirmed speakers:
- Emily Day (University of Delaware)
- Marina A. Dobrovolskaia (Frederick National Laboratory)
- Morteza Mahmoudi (Michigan State University), Liviu Movileanu (Syracuse University)
- Christine K. Payne (Duke University)
- Ryan M. Pearson (University of Maryland)
- Vincent Rotello (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
- Spencer Servizi (Seer, Inc)
- Thomas Werfel (The University of Mississippi)
- John Wilson (Vanderbilt University)
- Liangfang Zhang (University of California, San Diego)
- Hannah Zierden (University of Maryland)
This year’s meeting will take place at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, about 40 min drive from the Denver International Airport. The central location of Colorado is ideal for attendees from all parts of the continental USA, with 3 hours flight from Boston and just less than 2h flight from Los Angeles, and direct flights from key European airports to Denver International Airport. Attendees will be able to reserve an Uber ride ($54 each way) or a shuttle.
Golden, Colorado, founded in June of 1859 during the golden rush, is nestled within the Foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains. In addition to a plethora of hiking trails, this city offers a whitewater park with kayaking and, of course, the renowned Coors Brewery (150th anniversary this year). Skiing is still possible in the Rocky Mountains in the beginning of May.
The Golden Hotel, overlooking scenic Clear Creek and the Rocky Mountain Foothills, is conveniently located in the heart of the historic downtown of Golden, Colorado. The mountain lodge ambiance will instantly put attendees at ease and the amenities are designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers in Golden and Denver. The hotel has total of 62 rooms and 2 ADA accessible rooms containing a king bed room type, 6.500 sq ft of meeting space and an inhouse restaurant, The Bridgewater Grill.
Golden, Colorado, founded in June of 1859 during the golden rush, is nestled within the Foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains. In addition to a plethora of hiking trails, this city offers a whitewater park with kayaking and, of course, the renowned Coors Brewery (150th anniversary this year). Skiing is still possible in the Rocky Mountains in the beginning of May.
The Golden Hotel, overlooking scenic Clear Creek and the Rocky Mountain Foothills, is conveniently located in the heart of the historic downtown of Golden, Colorado. The mountain lodge ambiance will instantly put attendees at ease and the amenities are designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers in Golden and Denver. The hotel has total of 62 rooms and 2 ADA accessible rooms containing a king bed room type, 6.500 sq ft of meeting space and an inhouse restaurant, The Bridgewater Grill.
