Nanotechnology and Oncology: Workshop Summary

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Publisher: National Academies Press
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Leaves: 119
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

One way scientists are working to overcome challenges in cancer treatment and improve cancer care is through nanotechnology. Nanotechnology, engineered materials that make use of the unique physical properties, presents a new array of medical prospects that will revolutionize cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment practices. Giving new hope to patients, practitioners, and researchers alike, nanotechnology has the potential to translate recent discoveries in cancer biology into clinical advances in oncology. While public investments in nanotechnology for cancer continue to increase, medical products based on nanotechnology are already on the market. The National Cancer Policy forum held a workshop July 12-13, 2010, to explore challenges in the use of nanotechnology in oncology. Nanotechnology and Oncology evaluates the ongoing discussion on the role of nanotechnology in cancer as it relates to risk management, treatment, and regulatory policy. Assessments on nanomedicine and the physical properties of nanomaterials were presented during the workshop, along with an appraisal of the current status of research and development efforts.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover......Page 1
Nanotechnology and Oncology......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
National Academy of Sciences......Page 5
Reviewers......Page 10
Contents......Page 12
1 Introduction......Page 14
2 Uses of Nanotechnology in Oncology and Cancer Research......Page 22
3 Research and Development of New Cancer Nanomedicines—Challenges and Solutions......Page 38
4 Risks Associated with Nanotechnology......Page 54
5 Standards and Regulation......Page 66
6 Nanotechnology and the Public......Page 76
7 Additional Challenges......Page 78
8 Concluding Remarks......Page 80
References......Page 82
Acronyms......Page 86
Glossary......Page 90
A. Agenda......Page 96
B. Speaker and Planning Committee Biographies......Page 102

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