1
|
Huertas JD, Fuentes YV, Garcia JC, Bustos RH. The Role of Education in Nanomedicine as a Current Need for Academic Programs Related to the Healthcare Field: A Scoping Review. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2024; 15:65-74. [PMID: 38299050 PMCID: PMC10829504 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s431359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
Abstract
Introduction Clinical research has recently focused on developing diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives through nanomedicine, and it has become essential for both current and coming healthcare professionals, especially medical residents, to know about it to face actual challenges in the setup of their professional practice. Approach This scoping review was conducted to show the relevance of nanomedicine in the formation of medical residents and to determine the educational strategies proposed worldwide for their teaching. Results 12 records met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, including information related to the importance of teaching nanotechnology, possible educational approaches, or the best action strategies for incorporating said teaching. Discussion Multiple studies showed the need for students in health-related programs to be trained and instructed in topics related to nanotechnology. Still, the students' perceptions highlight how inadequate or non-existent such education in this field is. Although a few studies have proposed strategies and approaches for incorporating nanotechnology in academic programs in different areas, it is still necessary to establish educational standards so that the training of future professionals will be uniform and of high quality. The concerned educational institutions' directives must try to ensure that their in-training staff receives an updated, full, and excellency education.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan-David Huertas
- PGY-2 at the Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
| | - Yuli-Viviana Fuentes
- Department of Pharmacology, Evidence-Based Therapeutics Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
- Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
| | - Julio-Cesar Garcia
- Department of Pharmacology, Evidence-Based Therapeutics Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
- Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
| | - Rosa-Helena Bustos
- Department of Pharmacology, Evidence-Based Therapeutics Group, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
- Clínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Arnold AM, Bradley AM, Taylor KL, Kennedy ZC, Omberg KM. The Promise of Emergent Nanobiotechnologies for In Vivo Applications and Implications for Safety and Security. Health Secur 2022; 20:408-423. [PMID: 36286588 PMCID: PMC9595614 DOI: 10.1089/hs.2022.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanotechnology, the multidisciplinary field based on the exploitation of the unique physicochemical properties of nanoparticles (NPs) and nanoscale materials, has opened a new realm of possibilities for biological research and biomedical applications. The development and deployment of mRNA-NP vaccines for COVID-19, for example, may revolutionize vaccines and therapeutics. However, regulatory and ethical frameworks that protect the health and safety of the global community and environment are lagging, particularly for nanotechnology geared toward biological applications (ie, bionanotechnology). In this article, while not comprehensive, we attempt to illustrate the breadth and promise of bionanotechnology developments, and how they may present future safety and security challenges. Specifically, we address current advancements to streamline the development of engineered NPs for in vivo applications and provide discussion on nano-bio interactions, NP in vivo delivery, nanoenhancement of human performance, nanomedicine, and the impacts of NPs on human health and the environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anne M. Arnold
- Anne M. Arnold, PhD, is a Materials Scientist, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
| | - Ashley M. Bradley
- Ashley M. Bradley is a Biomedical Scientist, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
| | - Karen L. Taylor
- Karen L. Taylor, MPH, is a Senior Technical Advisor, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Seattle, WA
| | - Zachary C. Kennedy
- Zachary C. Kennedy, PhD, is a Materials Scientist, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
| | - Kristin M. Omberg
- Kristin M. Omberg, PhD, is Group Leader, National Security Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Mode of action of nanochitin whisker against Fusarium pseudograminearum. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:356-366. [PMID: 35839953 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Nanochitin whisker (NC) is an advanced nanobiomaterial with novel physicochemical and biological properties. Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fpg) is an important pathogenic fungus causing wheat crown rot disease. This study explored the mode of action of NC against Fpg as a target microorganism. The effects of different treatments and concentrations of NC on the fungal growth and conidial germination were investigated by in vitro bioassay. The impacts of NC on cell structure integrity, membrane permeability, pathogenesis related key enzymes activity, and the mycotoxin production were examined by electron microscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, conductometry, and spectrophotometry, respectively. The results showed that NC significantly reduced hyphal growth, and the spore germination rate of Fpg declined by 33.0 % and 23.2 % when Fpg was treated with 30 and 300 μg/mL of NC, respectively. NC vigorously influenced structural stability of cell wall by destroying dextran structure, and strongly stimulated ergosterol production altering membrane integrity of the fungus. It reduced the activities of enzymes related to energy-supply like nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide oxidase and succinate dehydrogenase remarkably. The production of fungal mycotoxin deoxynivalenol was also decreased by NC. These findings provide an important basis for fully understanding the mechanism of nanobiomaterial in plant fungal disease control.
Collapse
|
4
|
Yoon BK, Tae H, Jackman JA, Guha S, Kagan CR, Margenot AJ, Rowland DL, Weiss PS, Cho NJ. Entrepreneurial Talent Building for 21st Century Agricultural Innovation. ACS NANO 2021; 15:10748-10758. [PMID: 34269059 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Agricultural innovation is a key component of the global economy and enhances food security, health, and nutrition. Current innovation efforts focus mainly on supporting the transition to sustainable food systems, which is expected to harness technological advances across a range of fields. In this Nano Focus, we discuss how such efforts would benefit from not only supporting farmer participation in deciding transition pathways but also in fostering the interdisciplinary training and development of entrepreneurial-minded farmers, whom we term "AgTech Pioneers", to participate in cross-sector agricultural innovation ecosystems as cocreators and informed users of developing and future technologies. Toward this goal, we discuss possible strategies based on talent development, cross-disciplinary educational and training programs, and innovation clusters to build an AgTech Pioneer ecosystem, which can help to reinvigorate interest in farming careers and to identify and address challenges and opportunities in agriculture by accelerating and applying advances in nanoscience, nanotechnology, and related fields.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bo Kyeong Yoon
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637553 Singapore
- School of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Institute for Convergence Science (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyunhyuk Tae
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637553 Singapore
| | - Joshua A Jackman
- School of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Institute for Convergence Science (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
| | - Supratik Guha
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
| | - Cherie R Kagan
- Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
| | - Andrew J Margenot
- Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
| | - Diane L Rowland
- Center for Stress Resilient Agriculture, Agronomy Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, United States
| | - Paul S Weiss
- California NanoSystems Institute, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Bioengineering, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
| | - Nam-Joon Cho
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 637553 Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Wu D, Zhou J, Creyer MN, Yim W, Chen Z, Messersmith PB, Jokerst JV. Phenolic-enabled nanotechnology: versatile particle engineering for biomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:4432-4483. [PMID: 33595004 PMCID: PMC8106539 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00908c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Phenolics are ubiquitous in nature and have gained immense research attention because of their unique physiochemical properties and widespread industrial use. In recent decades, their accessibility, versatile reactivity, and relative biocompatibility have catalysed research in phenolic-enabled nanotechnology (PEN) particularly for biomedical applications which have been a major benefactor of this emergence, as largely demonstrated by polydopamine and polyphenols. Therefore, it is imperative to overveiw the fundamental mechanisms and synthetic strategies of PEN for state-of-the-art biomedical applications and provide a timely and comprehensive summary. In this review, we will focus on the principles and strategies involved in PEN and summarize the use of the PEN synthetic toolkit for particle engineering and the bottom-up synthesis of nanohybrid materials. Specifically, we will discuss the attractive forces between phenolics and complementary structural motifs in confined particle systems to synthesize high-quality products with controllable size, shape, composition, as well as surface chemistry and function. Additionally, phenolic's numerous applications in biosensing, bioimaging, and disease treatment will be highlighted. This review aims to provide guidelines for new scientists in the field and serve as an up-to-date compilation of what has been achieved in this area, while offering expert perspectives on PEN's use in translational research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Di Wu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Weiss PS. How Do We Assess the Impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology? ACS NANO 2021; 15:1-2. [PMID: 33498108 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
|
7
|
Vazquez-Muñoz R, Arellano-Jimenez MJ, Lopez FD, Lopez-Ribot JL. Protocol optimization for a fast, simple and economical chemical reduction synthesis of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles in non-specialized facilities. BMC Res Notes 2019; 12:773. [PMID: 31775864 PMCID: PMC6882050 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4813-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can be difficult or expensive to obtain or synthesize for laboratories in resource-limited facilities. The purpose of this work was to optimize a synthesis method for a fast, facile, and cost-effective synthesis of AgNPs with antimicrobial activity, which can be readily implemented in non-specialized facilities and laboratories. RESULTS The optimized method uses a rather simple and rapid chemical reduction process that involves the addition of a polyvinylpyrrolidone solution to a warmed silver nitrate solution under constant vigorous stirring, immediately followed by the addition of sodium borohydride. The total synthesis time is less than 15 min. The obtained AgNPs exhibit an aspect ratio close to 1, with an average size of 6.18 ± 5 nm. AgNPs displayed potent antimicrobial activity, with Minimal Inhibitory Concentration values of ≤ 4 µg mL-1 for Staphylococcus aureus and ≤ 2 µg mL-1 for Candida albicans. The resulting method is robust and highly reproducible, as demonstrated by the characterization of AgNPs from different rounds of syntheses and their antimicrobial activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Roberto Vazquez-Muñoz
- Department of Biology and South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78249, USA.
| | | | - Fernando D Lopez
- Department of Biology and South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78249, USA
| | - Jose L Lopez-Ribot
- Department of Biology and South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78249, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhao Y, Bai C, Brinker CJ, Chi L, Dawson KA, Gogotsi Y, Halas NJ, Lee ST, Lee T, Liz-Marzán L, Miller JF, Mitra S, Nel AE, Nordlander P, Parak WJ, Rowan A, Rogach AL, Rotello VM, Tang BZ, Wee ATS, Weiss PS. Nano as a Rosetta Stone: The Global Roles and Opportunities for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. ACS NANO 2019; 13:10853-10855. [PMID: 31683413 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b08042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
|
9
|
Khademhosseini A, Nel AE, Bunje H, DeSantis CJ, Andrews AM, Blaik RA, Gu Z, Meng H, Ozcan A, Tolbert SH, Xia T, Zink JI, Weiss PS. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at UCLA. ACS NANO 2019; 13:6127-6129. [PMID: 31247733 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b04680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
|
10
|
Blick RH, Graener H, Mews A, Weller H, Wiesendanger R, Parak WJ. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the Centennial of Universität Hamburg. ACS NANO 2019; 13:1-3. [PMID: 30785723 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b00223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Robert H Blick
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| | - Heinrich Graener
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| | - Alf Mews
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| | - Horst Weller
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| | - Roland Wiesendanger
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| | - Wolfgang J Parak
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences , Universität Hamburg , 20355 Hamburg , Germany
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
The 15th Anniversary of the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative. ACS NANO 2018; 12:10567-10569. [PMID: 30481971 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b08676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
|
12
|
Holland LA, Carver JS, Veltri LM, Henderson RJ, Quedado KD. Enhancing research for undergraduates through a nanotechnology training program that utilizes analytical and bioanalytical tools. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:6041-6050. [PMID: 30120497 PMCID: PMC6132685 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-1274-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a broad field combining traditional scientific disciplines; however, analytical chemistry plays an important role in material design, synthesis, characterization, and application. This article emphasizes the uniqueness of nanotechnology and the importance of providing high-quality undergraduate research experiences to both attract and retain talented individuals to the field of nanotechnology. In response to this need to develop a strong and sustainable nanotechnology work force, strategies to create authentic research experiences are considered within the framework of an interdisciplinary nanotechnology environment at West Virginia University. The program, named NanoSAFE Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), embeds students in different departments at West Virginia University and in research laboratories within the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. A large number of participants have little or no prior research experience and a strong effort is made to recruit applicants from under-represented populations. Components designed to foster research proficiency include frequent reporting, a strong peer-network, and training for secondary mentors. Evidence, which includes student publications and assessment findings demonstrating self-efficacy, is discussed to substantiate the viability of the strategies used in the 2016-2018 program. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lisa A Holland
- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, 217 Clark Hall, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA.
| | - Jeffrey S Carver
- Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies, West Virginia University, 602 Allen Hall, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
| | - Lindsay M Veltri
- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, 217 Clark Hall, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
| | - Rachel J Henderson
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, 567 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
| | - Kimberly D Quedado
- Office of Undergraduate Research, Honors College, West Virginia University, 250 Second Street, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Gkika D, Magafas L, Cool P, Braet J. Balancing nanotoxicity and returns in health applications: The Prisoner’s Dilemma. Toxicology 2018; 393:83-89. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2017.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 11/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
|
14
|
|
15
|
Liu M, Bai C, Antonietti M, Lynch I, Mirkin CA, Khademhosseini A, Lee ST, Möhwald H, Rogach AL, Wee ATS, Weiss PS. Connecting Together Nanocenters around the World. ACS NANO 2017; 11:8531-8532. [PMID: 28950444 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b06550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Minghua Liu
- National Centre for Nano Science and Technology
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
16
|
Chan WWC, Chhowalla M, Glotzer S, Gogotsi Y, Hafner JH, Hammond PT, Hersam MC, Javey A, Kagan CR, Khademhosseini A, Kotov NA, Lee ST, Li Y, Möhwald H, Mulvaney PA, Nel AE, Nordlander PJ, Parak WJ, Penner RM, Rogach AL, Schaak RE, Stevens MM, Wee ATS, Willson CG, Fernandez LE, Weiss PS. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Impacting Diverse Fields of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. ACS NANO 2016; 10:10615-10617. [PMID: 28024354 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b08335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
|
17
|
Kagan CR, Fernandez LE, Gogotsi Y, Hammond PT, Hersam MC, Nel AE, Penner RM, Willson CG, Weiss PS. Nano Day: Celebrating the Next Decade of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. ACS NANO 2016; 10:9093-9103. [PMID: 27712059 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b06655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are poised to contribute to a wide range of fields, from health and medicine to electronics, energy, security, and more. These contributions come both directly in the form of new materials, interfaces, tools, and even properties as well as indirectly by connecting fields together. We celebrate how far we have come, and here, we look at what is to come over the next decade that will leverage the strong and growing base that we have built in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cherie R Kagan
- Departments of Electrical and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
| | - Laura E Fernandez
- American Chemical Society , 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
| | - Yury Gogotsi
- A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Materials Science and Engineering Department, Drexel University , 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
| | | | - Mark C Hersam
- Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Northwestern University , 2220 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3108, United States
| | - André E Nel
- Department of Medicine, Division of NanoMedicine, UCLA School of Medicine , 52-175 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
| | - Reginald M Penner
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine , Irvine, California 92697-2025, United States
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
18
|
Björnmalm M, Faria M, Caruso F. Increasing the Impact of Materials in and beyond Bio-Nano Science. J Am Chem Soc 2016; 138:13449-13456. [PMID: 27672703 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6b08673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
This is an exciting time for the field of bio-nano science: enormous progress has been made in recent years, especially in academic research, and materials developed and studied in this area are poised to make a substantial impact in real-world applications. Herein, we discuss ways to leverage the strengths of the field, current limitations, and valuable lessons learned from neighboring fields that can be adopted to accelerate scientific discovery and translational research in bio-nano science. We identify and discuss five interconnected topics: (i) the advantages of cumulative research; (ii) the necessity of aligning projects with research priorities; (iii) the value of transparent science; (iv) the opportunities presented by "dark data"; and (v) the importance of establishing bio-nano standards.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mattias Björnmalm
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne , Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - Matthew Faria
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne , Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - Frank Caruso
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne , Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Weiss PS. Launching the Microbiome Initiative. ACS NANO 2016; 10:5589-5590. [PMID: 27349688 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b04029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
|