Medical nanotechnology is a branch of nanotechnology that applies the knowledge and tools of nanotechnology to the prevention and treatment of disease. It involves the use of nanoscale materials, such as biocompatible nanoparticles and nanorobots, for diagnosis, delivery, sensing or actuation purposes in a living organism.
In recent years we observed considerable progress in nanotechnology, an advanced area of research focuses on using molecular and atomic techniques with the aim of creating nano-scale products.
Nanomedicine or medical nanotechnology is definitely one of the major areas of interest with regard to the fact that it could potentially lead to breakthroughs to fight against various diseases such as cancer or atherosclerosis.
Medical nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary filed with vast area of research ranging from the applications of nanomaterials and biomedical devices to nano-electronic biosensors, and future applications of molecular nanoscience such as biological machines in medicine.Qualified graduates in this area of research will have the knowledge and skills necessary for a prosperous academic position, industry or research in the medical nanotechnology sector.