II Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Biomedicals Symposium - Proceedings

The II Nanosciences and Biomedical Nanotechnologies Symposium held in 2013 showcased significant advancements in nanotechnology for medical applications. Key studies included the development of liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery, oral insulin delivery systems using polymeric nanoparticles, and polysaccharide-based nanoparticles for transmucosal drug delivery. Notable findings included the high encapsulation efficiency of finasteride in PLGA nanoparticles for alopecia treatment, the potential of antifungal nanoparticle conjugates for medical device coatings, and the promising results of nanocarriers in cancer therapy. The symposium emphasized the importance of continued research and collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical industry to improve therapeutic outcomes.