Journal of Biotechnology & Biomaterials
Open Access

Abstract

In this era of nanoscience, advances of nanotechnology have led to the creation of new generations of nanostructures, each characterized by their explorative utilization in various types of applications in biomedicine and bio-engineering. These applications are expected to significantly improve the diagnosis and therapeutic aspects of many diseases. The materials have been explored and reported as components of biosensors and as very efficient drug delivery platform. Though, few nanomaterials have been reported to be used in clinical medicine but not coherently effective. This could be because of nano-toxicity which is a potential limitation for its use in biological system. A brief description on the development of nanostructure for biomedical application over the years in terms of new materials and understanding of their interaction with the body may lead to better biocompatible nanostructures.

Biography

Suprava Patel has completed her MD, Biochemistry from Utkal University, Odisha and currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, AIIMS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Besides teaching and clinical laboratory management, she has actively participated in research projects on infertility, breast cancer and sickle cell disease. She has published papers in national and international scientific journals. She is working as Co-associate in Stem Cell Project in Pt. J. N. Medical College, Raipur and has made lots of efforts in isolation of stem cells. She has worked in diagnostic karyotyping unit. She has also been appointed as thesis co-guide to MSc Medical Biotechnology students. She has been actively involved in organizing many national and international conferences, symposiums and workshops. She is the member of many scientific associations.

Email: dr_suprava@yahoo.co.in