F.Yağcı, Designing Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Imaging&Therapy

Desiging Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Imaging and Therapy

Dr. Funda Yağcı
College of Arts And Sciences
Koç University

Abstract:
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles are exciting materials offering numerous benefits in the field of bio-nanotechnology including diagnostics, therapy as well as magnetic separation. Major road blockers in front of the applications are the control of particle size, stability and surface chemistry.  In this talk, the need for small (<100 and <50nm) and stable SPIOs and different approaches to their synthesis with designed surfaces will be discussed. Cell uptake and contrast enhancement properties of some of these nanoparticles will also be covered.

Nov. 23rd  2005, 13:40, FENS L055