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Nanofabrication Towards

Biomedical Applications

Techniques, Tools, Applications, and Impact

Edited by C. S. S. R. Kumar, J. Hormes, C. Leuschner

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Dr. Challa S. S. R. Kumar

Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices

Louisiana State University

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Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices

Louisiana State University

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Foreword

Nanobiotechnology: Hype, Hope and the Next Small Thing is the title of one of the

chapters in this book. This title suggests that the applications of nanotechnology in

biology and medicine are still in a somewhat uncertain future, but the contrary is

also true: there are already several products, such as zinc oxide nanoparticles in sun

cream or nano-silver as a coating material for home appliances to destroy bacteria

and prevent them from spreading, that are available on the market. Other, even

more exciting applications are in the testing phase, for example, using magnetic

nanoparticles for a targeted hyperthermia treatment of brain cancer. There are of

course also applications that might become reality in the far future – though there

are always surprises possible in nanotechnology, e.g., implantable pumps the size of

a molecule that deliver medicines with a precise dose when and where needed, or

the possibility to remove a damaged part of a cell and replacing it with a biological

machine. These applications are some of the goals stated in the National Institute of

Health roadmap for nanomedicine, which was established in spring 2003. This

initiative is again part of a larger US National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), for

which the President's budget will provide about $1 bn for 2005 for projects coordi-

nated by at least ten different federal agencies.

The book aptly named Nanofabrication Towards Biomedical Applications is timely

as the contributions are all written by experts in their field, summarizing the pres-

ent status of influence of nanotechnology in biology, biotechnology, medicine, edu-

cation, economy, society and industry. I am particularly impressed with the judi-

cious combination of chapters covering technical aspects of the various fields of

nanobiology and nanomedicine from synthesis and characterization of nanosystems

to practical applications, and the societal and educational impact of the emerging

new technologies. Thus, this book gives an excellent overview for non-specialists by

providing an up-to-date review of the existing literature in addition to providing new

insights for interested scientists, giving a jump-start into this emerging research

area. I hope this book will stimulate many scientists to start research in these excit-

ing and important directions. I am particularly pleased to recognize the efforts of

Nanofabrication Towards Biomedical Applications. C. S. S. R. Kumar, J. Hormes, C. Leuschner (Eds.)

ISBN 3-527-31115-7

Foreword

the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD) and of the Penning-

ton Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) in taking a lead to spread the influence of

biomedical nanotechnology, and I am convinced that the book will be a valuable tool

in the hands of all those interested in discovering new paths and opportunities in

this fascinating new field.

William L. Jenkins

President, Louisiana State University

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