Nano@Tech welcomes Dr. Gang Bao, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, for a talk on "Molecular Imaging and Bioengineering Approaches in Nanomedicine."

This event is free and lunch is provided, but space is limited. Please RSVP.

Abstract:
The recent advent in nanotechnology has provided unprecedented opportunities for medicine. Due to the size-compatibility of nano-scale structures with proteins and nucleic acids, the application of nano-science and nano-engineering to medicine has the potential to achieve a better control of biological processes, and drastic improvements in disease detection, treatment, and prevention. In this talk I will present some nanomedicine research activities in my lab and elsewhere, including the development of nanoprobes for molecular imaging, and studies of nanomachines inside living cells. Examples will be given to illustrate the potential application of nanotechnology to the detection and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and sickle cell disease.