Date/Time
Date(s) - 20/09/2006
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Title: Self-assembly of Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications

Speaker: Dr. B. Devika Chithrani

Institute: University of Toronto

Location: ABB 102

Description:

The controlled self-assembly of nanostructures into useful systems or devices is of interest to many research fields such as drug delivery, electronic-components, and biosensors. However the major challenge in a self-assembled system is the ability to coordinate the structures into a precise and controlled manner. In effect, blueprints of how to build self-assembled nanostructures into useful devices have been a major research thrust. In this seminar, I will focus on studies relating to the self-assembly of nanostructures and optimization of the cellular interface of nanostructures. Although these two areas are somewhat divergent, they are important to the long-term goal of developing nanoscale devices with multi-functional capabilities such as the nanostructures with imaging and therapeutic capabilities.