The September 25th installment of THE TALK webinar series will focus on “Smart lipid materials for therapy and diagnosis,” from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In recent years, the integration of materials science, nanotechnology, and medicine has led to the development of smart materials, which are capable of responding selectively to specific stimuli in the biological microenvironment thanks to their modulable properties. In particular, lipid-based nanomaterials have been used for the administration and controlled release of various drugs and active molecules characterized by low bioavailability and solubility.
Recent technological advances and increased interest in these formulations have promoted the development of various types of third-generation nanocarriers. Today, the limiting factor in the availability of lipid-based nanocarrier drugs is the poor reproducibility of the chemical-physical properties of traditional synthesis methods, which can be overcome through production based on microfluidic techniques.
In addition to an overview of smart formulations, the webinar will also illustrate specific applications related to use in the lungs and eyes (anterior and posterior segments), where the presence of various compartments and physiological barriers make administration complex and nanocarriers can be particularly effective.
Speakers: Luigi Talarico, University of Siena, Ilaria Clemente, University of Siena, Jacopo Castagnoli, University of Pisa, Mariacristina Di Gangi, University of Pisa.
