Nanotheranostics: Advances in Biomedical Applications

Nanotheranostics is a growing field that describes the use of nanotechnology for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This book reviews the recent advancements in nanotheranostics in modernday healthcare. It also covers the sensory and bioimaging properties of nanotheranostics in the therapy of numerous diseases including cancers.

Nanotheranostics: Advances in Biomedical Applications describes the general preparatory methods of nanocarriers for theranostic purposes, alongside their applications in various fields. It discusses advancements in the field of nanomedicine that empower the synthesis of polymeric as well as inorganic nanomaterials for theranostic purposes. This book demonstrates two of the most commonly employed biopolymers in the fabrication of theranostic nanocarriers, chitosan, and hyaluronic acid. The content also focuses on various biopolymers that are employed in developing nanotheranostics. Alongside this, it also describes smart polymeric materials and inorganic nanomaterials for synthesizing theranostic nanocarriers and their respective applications. This book also covers the evaluation parameters of theranostic nanomaterials and showcases applications in the fields of biomedical engineering, cancer therapy, bioimaging, and biosensors.

This book is expected to be useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the field of biomedical engineering, nanotheranostics, and nanomaterials.

Dr. Sougata Jana received a B.Pharm. (Gold Medalist) from West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), Kolkata; an M.Pharm. (Pharmaceutics) from Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT); and a Ph.D. from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal (formerly known as WBUT), India. He received the “M.N Dev Memorial Award” for securing the highest marks in the state of West Bengal in the year 2005 from the IPA Bengal branch, Kolkata, India. He has been engaged for 18 years in the field of pharmacy, including teaching, research, health services, etc. He received the “Best Poster Presentation Award” at the 21st West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress – 2014, Burdwan, and the “Outstanding Paper Award” at the 1st Regional Science and Technology Congress – 2016, Bardhaman Division, organized by DST, Govt. of West Bengal and Bankura Christian College, West Bengal, India. He published 40 research and review articles in different national and international peer‑reviewed journals. He has edited 17 books for Springer, Elsevier, and Wiley and published more than 45 book chapters in different edited books from Elsevier, Springer, Wiley VCH, CRC Press, and Taylor & Francis group. He is the reviewer for various peer‑reviewed international journals of Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Dove Press, etc. He is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and has Associateship from the Institution of Chemists (AIC), India. He successfully guided 17 postgraduate students for their research projects. Dr. Jana is working in the field of drug delivery science and technology, including modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, semisolids, and interpenetrating network (IPN) systems for controlled drug delivery.

Sreejan Manna, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at Brainware University, Kolkata. With over 13 years of academic and research experience at various renowned institutes across India, he has made significant contributions to drug delivery science, particularly in the areas of biopolymers, polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, and transdermal systems. Dr. Manna has authored more than 35 peer‑reviewed publications, along with 14 book chapters published by reputed international publishers. He also serves as a reviewer for several peer‑reviewed international journals. Dr. Manna has successfully supervised the research projects of eight postgraduate students. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacy from the University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal, India.