OzNano2 Life
A/Prof Martin conceived and initiated the formation of the Australian network in nano-biotechnology called OzNano2Life during his participation in a Australian government trade mission to France in 2002.
 OzNano2Life Joint Research Program concurrently at different locations around the network: - P1: the "artificial cell"
- P2: G-protein coupled receptor biosensor technology
- P3: immobilisation of proteins and novel biochip array platforms
- P4: biomimetic nanosprings and novel nanostructured elastomeric materials
- P5: nanomechanics of lipid membranes using holographic interferometry
- P6: nanoscaled biological screening devices in microfluidic applications
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A major function of OzNano2Life is to provide a structure for exchange of scientists and information with European nanotechnology institutes in general and in particular with Nano2Life. Nano2Life is the international partners of Nano2Life. Participating institutions in OzNano2Life include universities, hospitals and government and research institutions from all mainland states in Australia. OzNano2Life includes chemists, physicists, biologists, engineers and clinicians focussing on research projects in nano-biotechnology. There are 80 scientists currently associated with OzNano2Life. Several of the institutions in OzNano2Life conduct degree programs in nanotechnology, which provide the education and training for the next generation of nano-biotechnologists. Australian institutions are world leaders in pioneering undergraduate nanotechnology education. OzNano2Life was launched in 2004 with a $1million grant from the Australian government. The grant provides positions for postdoctoral scientists for 6 new collaborative projects in addition to networking activities. The structure of the projects activated by this seed funding is shown above.
