Biomedical Micro-Nanotechnologies Toward Translation: A Tribute to Dr. Mauro Ferrari

Dr. Mauro Ferrari's pioneering work in nanotechnology and nanomedicine has transformed the field of medicine, leading to innovative and personalized approaches to numerous pathologies. This book pays tribute to his contributions in biomedical research, including technological innovation, ethics, patient advocacy, and clinical translation, and presents recent advances in micro- and nanotechnologies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

(2018) and have been updated and expanded for this book.
Twenty-five years ago, micro- and nanotechnology were in their infancy, but today, technological advancements at the lower end of the nanoscale have revolutionized the field of medicine, offering innovative and personalized approaches to numerous pathologies. The initial cascade of advancements was triggered by the herculean efforts of a few pioneers in the field, including Dr. Mauro Ferrari. Dr. Ferrari's work over the past two decades has set the stage for medical innovation through nanotechnology, and this book pays tribute to his vast contribution to the field of nanotechnology and nanomedicine. Written by world-renowned experts in the field, this book covers the multifaceted and fundamental aspects of biomedical research, including technological innovation, ethics, patient advocacy, and clinical translation, all areas where Dr. Ferrari's contribution has been and continue to be fundamental. Additionally, it presents recent advances in micro- and nanotechnologies. Chapter 2 and Chapters 9 through 27 were originally published in Biomedical Microdevices in the Topical Collection Biomedical Micro-Nanotechnologies toward Translation (2018) and have been updated and expanded for this book.

Weight: 867g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071601891
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020