Research Institute for Science
& Technology in Medicine
MSc Cell & Tissue Engineering / Biomedical
Engineering Seminar Programme
University College London (UCL)
Presenting:
Tuesday 18 th March 2014, 12.00 noon
Seminar Room,
Guy Hilton Research Centre, Thornburrow Drive,
Hartshill
All Welcome

ABSTRACT
Micro/nano particles of proteins and their applications in Biology
Various organic or inorganic nanoparticles are being investigated in nanomedicine for a range of applications in drug delivery, in vivo/vitro cell tracking , gene therapy , MRI contract agent, cancer targeting , biosensor applications etc. However, majority of particles currently in use or being investigated are made from materials which are alien to the human body such as carbon nanotubes, quantum dots and other similar nanoparticles. There are still concerns regarding use of these particles in biological applications owing to their toxicity, adverse immunological response and retention in tissues or organs.
Dr Deepak Kalaskar has an interdisciplinary background in chemistry, stem cell biology, materials science and instrumentation with focus on protein base micro and nano particles synthesis. Protein being a natural component of the human body, they are expected to be safe compared to other inorganic materials. Work will be presented on synthesis and application of collagen and fibronectin based micro and nanotubes for various applications such as biomaterial interface modifications, drug or growth factor delivery and in vivo/vitro cell tracking..
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Hildegarde Wright
MSc Course Administrator
Keele University School of Medicine - Postgraduate
Clinical Education Centre (SF18)
University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire ST4 6QB
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