Research on Nanomaterials and Their Health Effects

Dear Colleagues,

We invite submissions related to the design and application of synthetic and natural nanomaterials that foster a diverse range of nanostructure-related discussions and seek a diverse, multidisciplinary group of presenters.

The application of nanotechnology to medicine aims to advance patient care through preventive measures, early diagnosis, and the effective treatment of prevalent, disabling, and currently incurable medical conditions. In the dynamic realm of nanomedicine, the choice of materials and fabrication techniques significantly influences the way that we administrate drugs to the patients and how such drugs reach their therapeutic targets.

Future nanomaterials must exhibit stealth properties, optimal receptor binding, controlled interactions with various cells and proteins, suitable kinetics, well-understood elimination pathways, and an absence of unintended toxicity. Given that the future of medicine will likely involve a transition towards personalized diagnosis and treatment, with nanomedicine playing a crucial role, the topics addressed in this Special Issue will allow researchers to enable a more comprehensive understanding of the health effects of nanomaterials and guide the safe development and use of nanotechnologies in the translation of research findings.

Dr. Viviana Maffeis
Guest Editor

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