Fundamentals of Nanomedicine

A complete introduction to nanomedicine, grounded in real-world examples, and including over 200 thought-provoking self-study questions.

James F. Leary (Author)

9781107013971, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 March 2022

358 pages
25.1 x 17.4 x 2 cm, 0.82 kg

The first introductory book on the subject, this book will provide a complete grounding to this pioneering field for students and professionals across biomedical engineering, biology and medicine. It features a comprehensive overview of original work in this revolutionary field. Topics discussed include drug delivery, cell-material interaction and gene therapy, accompanied by real-world examples and over 100 illustrations. The book teaches readers how to design and test their own nanomedical systems for real-world applications in biomedical engineering, medicine and pharmacy. Presenting a thorough discussion of the science and engineering of nanomedicine, it discusses vital environmental, social and ethical impacts of this revolutionary technology. Including over 200 thought-provoking study questions, allowing the reader to self-assess their understanding, this book is a rich source of information that will be of interest and importance in nanomedicine.

1. The need for new perspectives in medicine
2. Nanomedicine: Single-cell medicine
3. Targeted drug delivery
4. Drug delivery cell entry mechanisms
5. Nanomaterial cores for non-invasive imaging
6. Attaching biomolecules to nanoparticles
7. Characterizing nanoparticles
8. Nanomedicine drug dosing
9. Nanodelivery of therapeutic genes
10. Assessing nanomedical therapies at the single-cell level
11. Nanotoxicity at the single-cell level
12. Designing nanodelivery systems for in-vivo use
13. Designing and testing nanomedical devices
14. Quality assurance and regulatory issues of nanomedicine for the pharmaceutical industry.

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Nanotechnology [TBN], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medicine [M]