Nanomedicine as the 'wave of the future' in medical practice, especially in the treatment of cancer, was the focus of a seminar held at the University of Athens on January 30. Speakers stressed that all the parties involved in Greece - doctors, the healthcare system, education, research bodies and industry - must do everything they can to promptly adopt the relevant technologies and treatments. The workshop was organized in the central hall of Athens University by Greek representatives of the European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine (ETPN).

The event took place as part of today's "Nano-World Cancer Day," a European action in 13 countries which took place shortly before World Cancer Day – on February 4 - under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) and the University of Athens.