Green Biotec UG Bremen Germany
Advanced Biomedical Nanotechnology | |
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Course Description | This course explores the fundamentals and applications of nanotechnology in the biomedical field. Topics covered include synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, their applications in cancer diagnosis and therapy, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and the emerging role of nano-biotechnology in various therapeutic areas. The course also discusses nanotoxicology, biological applications of carbon nanotubes, and advanced nanotechnology solutions in personalized medicine and diagnostics. |
Recommended Books | 1. Malsch, N.H., “Biomedical Nanotechnology”, CRC Press. (2005). 2. Mirkin, C.A. and Niemeyer, C.M., “Nanobiotechnology II: More Concepts and Applications”, Wiley-VCH. (2007). 3. Kumar, C.S.S.R., Hormes, J., and Leuschner C., “Nanofabrication Towards Biomedical Applications: Techniques, Tools, Applications, and Impact”, WILEY -VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. (2005). 4. Lamprecht, A., “Nanotherapeutics: Drug Delivery Concepts in Nanoscience”, Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. (2009). 5. Jain, K.K., “The Handbook of Nanomedicine”, Humana Press. (2008). |
Course Learning Outcomes | After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the fundamental principles and applications of nanotechnology in biomedicine. 2. Synthesize and characterize nanomaterials and assess their biomedical applications. 3. Implement nanotechnological solutions in cancer diagnosis, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. 4. Examine and analyze the toxicity and safety concerns of nanomaterials in biomedical settings. |
Assessment System | Quizzes: 10-15% Assignments: 5-10% Midterms: 30-40% ESE: 40-50% |
Lecture Plan | ||
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S.No. | Description | Quizzes/Assignment |
1 | Introduction to Nanotechnology and Biomimicry | Quiz 1 |
2 | Synthesis of Nanomaterials by Physical and Chemical Methods | |
3 | Synthesis of Nanomaterials by Biological Methods | Assignment 1 |
4 | Characterization of Nanomaterials | |
5 | DNA Nanotechnology | |
6 | Protein and Glyco Nanotechnology | |
7 | Lipid Nanotechnology and Bio-Nanomachines | Quiz 2 |
8 | Carbon Nanotubes and Their Biomedical Applications | |
9 | Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis | |
10 | Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy | |
11 | Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering | Assignment 2 |
12 | Nano Artificial Cells and Organ Printing | |
13 | Nanotechnology in Point-of-Care Diagnostics | |
14 | Nanopharmacology & Drug Targeting | Quiz 3 |
15 | In Vitro Methods to Study Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties of Nanomaterials | Final Exam Preparation |