Dr Qin is the site director and principal investigator of NSF supported National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NSF-NNIN) at Washington University in St. Louis. As a member of NNIN, Nano Research Facility (NRF) is keen to develop unique technical expertise and provide excellent service to the nanotech community in support of future responsible development of nanotechnology.

NRF at Washington University in St. Louis cultivates an open and shared research and education environment that brings researchers across disciplines together, particularly in the emerging area of nanomaterials with applications in the energy, environment, and biomedical fields.

NRF includes a micro- and nano-fabrication lab (clean room), surface characterization lab, particle technology lab, and bio-imaging lab. NRF at Washington University in St. Louis provides unique technical expertise, specifically in: Knowledge-based synthesis of nanostructured materials;  Particle instrumentation tools for toxicity studies; and Non-invasive imaging modalities for nano and biological applications. Visit www.nano.wustl.edu for more information.

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