Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy and Emerging Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2088, USA
Interests: dentistry; medicine; nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomedical engineering; biomedical; cancer research in oral and medicine; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; nanotechnology and biotechnology; genetics and bioinformatics; musculoskeletal diseases; cells and stem cells; drug delivery
Interests: nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomedical engineering; medicine; dental science; cancer research; tissue engineering; drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Background and History of this Topic
The integration of nanotechnology into biomedical sciences has revolutionized modern healthcare. Nanomaterials now enable precision control at the molecular level, advancing targeted drug delivery, diagnostic imaging, and tissue regeneration. In particular, their tunable surface chemistry, high surface-to-volume ratio, and biocompatibility have opened new avenues for cancer therapy, wound healing, and regenerative medicine.
Aim and Scope of the Special Issue
This Special Issue aims to gather multidisciplinary research that bridges materials science, chemistry, bioengineering, and clinical medicine. It will focus on innovative nanomaterial systems for diagnosis, treatment, and tissue regeneration, encouraging both experimental and translational contributions.
Key areas include the following:
Design and functionalization of nanocarriers for targeted drug and gene delivery in oncology;
Stimuli-responsive, hybrid, and multifunctional nanomaterials for controlled release and imaging;
Bioinspired, polymeric, and metallic nanoparticles for therapeutic and diagnostic applications;
Hydrogel and scaffold-based nanocomposites for regenerative medicine and oral surgery;
Photothermal, photodynamic, immunomodulatory, and chemo-synergistic nanotherapies;
AI-assisted design and modeling of nanomaterials in biological environments;
Biosafety, toxicology, and clinical translation of nanomaterials and nanomedicines;
Nanobiosensors and imaging platforms for early cancer detection and disease monitoring.
Cutting-Edge Research
This issue will highlight the latest breakthroughs in nanomedicine, including the development of smart nanomaterials capable of responding to physiological cues, nanofabricated scaffolds for enhanced regeneration, and multifunctional therapeutic platforms combining diagnosis and therapy (theranostics). Interdisciplinary collaborations combining biology, chemistry, physics, and AI modeling are especially encouraged.
What Kind of Papers We Are Soliciting
We welcome the following:
Original Research Articles presenting experimental or computational advances in nanomaterials for biomedical use;
Comprehensive Reviews summarizing state-of-the-art progress in nanotechnology, regenerative dentistry, or nanomedicine;
Short Communications and Perspective Papers introducing innovative methodologies or emerging trends in nano-enabled cancer therapy.
Dr. Elham Saberian
Prof. Dr. David Mills
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- nanomedicine
- cancer therapy
- drug delivery
- regenerative medicine
- biomaterials
- nanotechnology
- tissue engineering
- theranostics
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