Scientists and surgeons from Emory University, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania are working on a project that uses nanotechnology to assist in the identification and removal of cancer cells. Background In a new NCI-funded study, researchers will be merging nanotechnology and cancer surgery techniques with the aim of finding tumor cells present in pancreatic, lung and breast cancers. Nanoparticles are injected into the body, where they home in on tumor cells and bind with them. The tumors, including tumor margins and lymph nodes, which may also be involved, can be scanned by surgeons using special equipment, so that every cell can be identified and removed. Complete removal of cancer is often key to preventing recurrence. Related Videos Nanotechnology to Find Cancer: “Like a Smart Bomb” www.youtube.com Future Surgery: Removing Cancer with Aid of Nanotechnology www.youtube.com Finding Cancer Using Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles www.youtube.com About Shuming Nie Dr. Shuming Nie is the Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Chair Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Nie holds joint appointments in chemistry, materials science and engineering, and hematology and oncology. He is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Emory-Georgia Tech Nanotechnology Center for Personalized and Predictive Oncology, one of the eight national centers funded by the National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI). Related Links Nanotechnology to Improve Cancer Treatment www.youtube.com Nie Lab www.nielab.org Emory-Georgia Tech Nanotechnology Center for Personalized and Predictive Oncology http Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University www.bme.emory.edu
Nanotechnology – Managing the Small Stuff HD
By · CommentsBEST VIEWED IN HIGH DEFINITION Enigmatic, surreal, but hopefully entertaining – A visual exploration of the promise and challenge of nanotechnology. View a version complete with commentary at www.youtube.com (Based on a number of presentations given over the past couple of years, this is really an excuse to play around with Keynote on the Mac). Andrew Maynard (2020science.org)
The London Centre for nanottechnology is at the forefront of research for the benefit of every one. It is also heavily envolved in biology including healthcare and cosmetology. This film is a teaser made for the In-cosmetics tradeshow showing how research at the London centre for nanotechnology (LCN) could benefit public health and wellfare.
How To Destroy the World with Nanotechnology
By · CommentsHow To Destroy the World with Nanotechnology
