2026 IIN Rosemary Schnell Symposium: Lights, Nano, Action!
- The 2026 IIN Rosemary Schnell Symposium showcases advances in nanotechnology with presentations from leading nanoscientists.
- Attendees engage with topics including nanophotonics, synthetic biology, and biomedical nanomaterials.
- The event brings together researchers and professionals interested in scientific innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
About this event
REGISTER NOW for the 2026 International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) Rosemary Schnell Symposium: Lights, Nano, Action!
Light activates nanoparticles inside tumors, drives chemical reactions without heat, and allows scientists to image living tissue at cellular resolution without ever making a cut.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026 , the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) brings together six of the world’s foremost nanoscientists for a full day of transformative talks, rigorous exchange, and cross-disciplinary energy that has always defined the IIN.
The IIN Rosemary Schnell Symposium takes place at the Hilton Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Illinois. This year’s program features researchers who have redefined what is possible in their areas of science, spanning nanophotonics, synthetic biology, single-molecule imaging, biomedical nanomaterials, and flexible electronics.
Morning Sessions
8:30 am – 9:00 am : Registration (coffee & refreshments served)
9:15 am – 9:30 am : Welcome by Chad A. Mirkin
9:30 am – 10:15 am : Hongjie Dai – J.G. Jackson and C.J. Wood Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, Stanford University
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Neal Devaraj – Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Murray Goodman Endowed Chair; Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, UC San Diego
11:00 am – 11:20 am : Break
11:20 am – 12:05 pm : Naomi Halas – University Professor; Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University; Director, Laboratory for Nanophotonics
12:05 pm – 12:50 pm : Taeghwan Hyeon – Director, Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science; SNU Distinguished Professor, Seoul National University
12:50 pm – 1:50 pm : Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
1:50 pm – 2:35 pm : Christy Landes – Jerry A. Walker Endowed Chair in Chemistry; Professor of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2:35 pm – 3:20 pm : Xiaodong Chen – Distinguished University Professor, Nanyang Technological University, S