Project
Small Particles, Big Impact: Multifunctional Nanoparticles Targeting the Future of Medicine
Multifunctional nanoparticles are versatile and functional in various biomedical applications. They can be designed to target specific cells or tissues, deliver drugs and oxygen and act as contrast agents for imaging techniques. Multifunctional nanoparticles can aid in disease diagnosis and treatment or serve as biomarkers to monitor disease progression and response to treatment.
Description
Our group is working with biocompatible particles for a range of in vivo and in vitro applications, including clinical translation. We formulate particles which are customisable in terms of composition, coating (targeting, charge), diameter, internal structure and content (imaging agents, active ingredients). Most of our work has been with perfluorocarbons entrapped in a polymer matrix (PLGA), particularly with an unusual multi-core structure. However, at CBI, we also work with other materials.