Smart Nanomedicines

Motivation

Over the past decade, research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) has increased dramatically in various fields. Their importance stems from their presence in biological fluids, their natural packaging and the delivery of biomolecules such as lipids, proteins, and RNA. EVs are now emerging as biomarkers for diseases like cancer, neurological disorders, etc. Their ability to encapsulate biomolecules and cross biological barriers, together with their potential for bioengineering, maks them ideal candidates for targeted drug delivery and disease diagnosis.

Research focus

• Engineering EVs for optoacoustic imaging
• Tumor-specific EVs for improved detection and drug delivery
• EVs-augmented optoacoustics-guided hyperthermia and immunotherapy