MedTech Mondays - Edition#79
Navigating the Nanoscale: Revolutionising Treatment from the Inside Out
Nanotechnology manipulates materials to create structures with unique properties, functioning at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers.
In medicine, this innovative technology is applied in areas such as targeted drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and diagnostics, offering more precise treatments, enhanced imaging techniques, and the development of nanoscale medical devices that can navigate the body in ways previously unimaginable.
Nanotechnology is ushering in a new era of medical breakthroughs, operating at the intersection of science and imagination to redefine the boundaries of healthcare.
By harnessing the power of the minuscule, nanotech is poised to deliver unprecedented advancements in how we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. From engineering targeted drug delivery mechanisms that precisely attack malignancies, to developing nanofiber scaffolds for tissue regeneration, this diminutive technology is making giant leaps forward.
It’s a journey into the infinitesimal, revealing a future where nanoscale innovations drive major health solutions, promising a landscape where medicine is not only more effective and personalised but also more accessible.
As we explore the vast potential of nanotechnology, we stand on the brink of a healthcare revolution, where the tiniest particles bring about the most significant changes.
Applications of Nanotechnology
List of NanoTech Startups
ARIZ Precision Medicine - Targeted delivery of cancer drugs which are customised based on the kind of cancer it is attacking
Nanoform - Creates active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) nanoparticles to overcome the challenges of drug delivery
Zylö Therapeutics - Created Z-pods, which are amorphous silica particles that have been engineered to encapsulate compounds, and can be adapted to enhance bioavailability
Quote of the week:
“Incurable diseases will eventually force mankind to justify disruptive nanotech and genetic engineering.”
― Toba Beta, Betelgeuse Incident: Insiden Bait Al-Jauza