Bio-Nanotehnology

• Basic concept of Scientific research
• Introduction to nanoscience
  • Synthesis of nanomaterials (Physical, chemical & biological)
  • Characterization techniques of nanomaterials (Understand and interpret the analytical results).
  • Types of nanomaterials that could be used for biomedical applications, Agriculture…..etc.

Applications of bio-nanotechnology.

Microbiology and nanotechnology: anti-microbial properties.

• Antimicrobial for Food industry
• Antimicrobial for environmental applications

• Nano-drug delivery
  • Types of Nano-carriers
  • Drug calculations (Loading efficiency, loading capacity and Dose calculations)
  • Criteria for choosing suitable carrier
  • Smart Nano drug delivery (active targeting and environmental sensitive system) and sustained release drug delivery system
  • Cellular uptake mechanisms of nanomaterials
  • In vitro and In vivo Methods to study antibacterial and anticancer properties of nanomaterials
  • Case study “How to read and understand a nanotechnology research paper”.

Experimental work:

• Understanding workflow of the company (lab shadowing) aligned with working on different lab equipment.
• Hands on experience by preparing selenium, silver and Chitosan nanoparticles for anti-microbial applications.
• Hands on experience of lipid-based nanoparticles in gel formulation for topical applications.
• Preparation of drug loaded polymeric nanoparticles.