Translating Nanoparticles in Hyperthermia for Applications in Cancer, Wound Healing, and Treatment Planning
Welcome to the Article Collection showcasing cutting-edge advancements in engineering nanoparticles for thermal therapy applications. Explore the profound impact of nanoparticles in clinical and translational applications of hyperthermia across various focus areas. From magnetic to metallic, polymer, and liposomal nanoparticles, this collection provides insights into the diverse landscape of nanoparticle engineering for heat generation. Delve into the major focus of hyperthermic oncology, where nanoparticles play a pivotal role, combining heat-generation with complementary therapies like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Discover the emerging field of using thermal nanoparticles in wound healing applications. Lastly, gain valuable insights into treatment planning through state-of-the-art computational modeling, forming the third focal point of this collection.
Guest advisors
Prof. Nicole Levi(Wake Forest University School of Medicine)
Prof. Levi is an Associate Professor and Director of Materials Innovation at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Prof. Levi's expertise in materials science and polymer synthesis. Her primary focus is on the use of nanoparticle-generated hyperthermia for medical applications. She discovered a unique formulation that allows polymers to disperse readily in water and to generate heat when exposed to infrared light.
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Prof. Rohan Fernandes(The George Washington University)
Prof. Fernandes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine of the George Washington University. His lab develops multifunctional nanoparticles, cell-based immunotherapies, and combination nanoparticle-cell therapies for theranostic applications, i.e. therapy and diagnostic applications, in human health (e.g. cancers and infectious diseases).