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• Remote, cost-effective monitoring of patient progress during and after treatment using wireless sensors and telecommunications Analytical Instrumentation Analytical instrumentation incorporates advances in sensors in a variety of fields including chemistry, civil engineering and security. The Research Triangle Region has expertise in optics/photonics, combinatorial methods and informatics. Examples of new analytical instrumentation include: • Tunable lasers that will replace spectroscopic light sources • Advanced, low-cost, lab-on-a-chip technologies, such as corrosion monitors on bridges and chemical sensors in factories • Applications of combinatorial methods to the health care industry Nanoscaie Technologies Recent advances in chemistry enable molecular-level engineering of complex structures such as polymers, metals, ceramics, proteins and genes. Our region is well-positioned to capitalize on the emergence of these nanoscale technologies, particularly for life science applications. Examples include: • The creation of medicines personalized to individual DNA structures • New composites useful in medical sensors, tumor labeling and cell transport agents • Creation of nanoscale materials for automotive components and architectural structures Informatics Informatics includes a broad range of information technologies, computer hardware, software and IT services used to manage and analyze data to drive innovation and create business advantage. In the knowledge economy, competitive advantage comes largely from an organization's ability to make effective and timely use of internally and externally generated data. Three areas with significant cross-cutting potential are critical to the continued growth of the region's informatics sector: • Distributed computing • Analytical software techniques • Imaging and visualization systems Logistics and Distribution The Research Triangle Region is also focusing on continuing to focus on this traditional industry sector that remains a viable job creation opportunity. Because of Orange County's strong transportation assets (Interstates 40 and 85) and its location midway between the Triangle and the Piedmont Triad, logistics and distribution has good potential, particularly in the Buckhorn Economic Development District. SPECIFIC TARGETS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Eno EDD The Eno EDD Work Group has not yet completed its visioning work for the types of businesses desired for the area. We expect that the group's draft recommendations will be completed this summer. However, given the general area, the size of the parcels, and the proximity to residential development, we would expect the targeted industries to include: