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Nano Meets Micro

Revolutionizing Medicine through Microfluidic Devices

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Fatemeh Hataminia, Hossein Ghanbari
  • Language: English

Nano Meets Micro: Revolutionizing Medicine through Microfluidic Devices explores the transformative potential of integrating nanotechnology with microfluidics to revolu… Read more

Description

Nano Meets Micro: Revolutionizing Medicine through Microfluidic Devices explores the transformative potential of integrating nanotechnology with microfluidics to revolutionize medical diagnostics, treatment, and personalized medicine. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed examination of how these cutting-edge technologies are making healthcare more precise, efficient, and personalized. The book begins by defining nanomedicine and microfluidics, highlighting their importance in healthcare and exploring their intersection to provide advanced healthcare solutions. It covers traditional and emerging fabrication techniques for microfluidic devices, the design and synthesis of nanoparticles, and the integration of nanomedicine into microfluidic systems. Practical examples and case studies illustrate how these technologies are used in drug delivery, disease diagnosis, and rapid diagnostics. With a strong focus on future implications, the book discusses emerging trends and potential advances in microfluidics and nanotechnology, including the integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics. It addresses the challenges and future directions in the commercialization of nanomedicine and microfluidic devices, providing a roadmap for translating laboratory innovations into clinical applications. This book is an essential resource for biomedical researchers, professionals in microfluidics and nanotechnology applications in healthcare, and graduate students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection of these fields. It also serves as a valuable reference for pharmaceutical companies, laboratory equipment manufacturers, healthcare startups, and healthcare professionals interested in the latest advancements in medical technology.

Key features

  • Combines new technologies by exploring how nanotechnology and microfluidics work together to improve medical testing and treatments, making healthcare more precise, efficient, and personalized
  • Presents practical examples in the field, showcasing how microfluidic devices are used in various medical and nano areas such as drug delivery, disease diagnosis, and rapid diagnostics, helping readers understand the benefits and practical implications of these technologies
  • Examines future implications of combining nanotechnology and microfluidics, covering current developments and future trends, and highlighting new innovations and initiatives that will impact medical technology and practice

Readership

Biomedical researchers, nanotechnology specialists, microfluidics experts, medical device developers, graduate students, early-career researchers

Table of contents

Section I: Foundations

1. Introduction to Nanomedicine and Microfluidics

Section II: Fabrication and Design

2. Microfluidic Device Fabrication Techniques

3. Nanoparticles: Design and Synthesis

4. Nanomedicine Applications

Section III: Integration and Applications

5. Integrating Nanomedicine into Microfluidic Systems

6. Microfluidics in Drug Development

Section IV: Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine

7. Advanced Diagnostics with Nanofluidic Devices

8. Personalized Medicine and Specialized Therapeutics

Section V: Challenges and Future Directions

9. Overcoming Challenges

10. Future Directions in Nanomedicine and Microfluidics

Section VI: Conclusion

11. Conclusion and Future Outlook

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Fatemeh Hataminia

Dr. Fatemeh Hataminia is a dedicated researcher within the Department of Medical Nanotechnology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Her academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to the understanding of nanomaterials and their applications in medicine, particularly through innovative mathematical modeling and experimental studies. Dr. Hataminia has co-authored multiple research articles in respected journals such as Toxicology in Vitro, Nanotoxicology, and Scientific Reports. Her work focuses on the cytotoxicity of nanoparticles, therapeutic effects of phototherapy methods, and advancements in microfluidic technologies for enhanced medical applications. With a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of nanotechnology and microfluidics, she aims to bridge gaps between these fields to facilitate revolutionary advancements in medical diagnostics and treatments.
Affiliations and expertise
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

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Hossein Ghanbari

Dr. Hossein Ghanbari is an Associate Professor of Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine and Dean of the School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran. He is also the Head of the Department of Medical Nanotechnology and Research Director & Co-Founder of the Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine at Tehran Heart Center. Dr. Ghanbari completed his PhD in Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine at University College London and has held post-doctoral fellowships in skin regeneration and biosecurity. His research focuses on stem cell labeling, tissue engineering, and the development of nanocomposite materials for biomedical applications. He has received numerous awards and serves on several editorial boards.
Affiliations and expertise
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran