In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. “CENTR Maryland Program” or “Program” means the Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Program established under § 10–447 of this subtitle. “Fund” means the Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Fund established under § 10–448 of this subtitle. “Nanobiotechnology” means the application of nanotechnology to the life sciences including research relating to the characterization of nanomaterials for health and environmental safety implications.