1st Edition

Nanosensors in Healthcare Design, Applications, and Regulatory Aspects

220 Pages 8 Color & 17 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

220 Pages 8 Color & 17 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Nanosensors enable early diagnosis of various conditions with enhanced selectivity and sensitivity thus facilitating prompt initiation of therapy. This book introduces the readers to the basic concept of a nanosensor; the working of different nanosensors based on electrochemical, optical, magnetic, ultrasound, and hybrid sensing; and their varied applications in the healthcare field. This book... Read more

Preface

List of Contributors

1. Introduction to Nanosensors in Healthcare

Priyanka Prabhu

2. Electrochemical Sensors and Applications in the Field of Pharmacy

Niserga D. Sawant, Namita D. Desai and Clara Fernandes

3. The Promising Potential of Optical Nanosensors in Healthcare

Priyanka Prabhu, Anuj Nahata and Mital Patel

4. The Evolving Landscape of Magnetic Nanosensor Usage: Recent Developments and Promising Opportunities

Galvina Pereira, Dhruv Sanjay Gupta and Divya Suares

5. Unveiling the Dynamic Realm of Ultrasound Nanosensors: Exploring its Advancements and Promising Prospects

Atul Sherje, Dhruv Sanjay Gupta, Divya Suares, Prajakta Malli and Illham Dhala

6. Advances in Hybrid Biosensor and Application in Drug Delivery System

Bindu Kumari N. Yadav, Riya Patel and Clara Fernandes

7. Regulatory, Ethical and Legal Aspects in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Related to Biosensors: An Overview

Bindu Kumari N. Yadav and Clara Fernandes

8. Exploration of the Growing Potentials of Nanosensor Usage: Future Perspectives and The Way Forward

Dhruv Sanjay Gupta, Divya Suares and Nikhil Agarwal

Index

Biography

Dr. Priyanka Prabhu is currently working as an Assistant Professor at SIES School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India. She has more than 6 years of teaching experience. Dr. Priyanka has 28 publications to her credit with a cumulative impact factor of 73.6. She is also an inventor for two Indian patents which have been granted. Her research interests include the development of nanocarriers for the treatment of infections and inflammatory disorders.

Dr. Clara Fernandes is currently working as an Associate Professor at the IPA‐MSB's Bombay College School of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience. Dr. Clara has authored 25 publications to date. She is also an inventor for five Indian patents which have been granted. Her research interests include the synthesis of novel excipients and development of innovative delivery systems for tackling the challenges associated with infectious and inflammatory disorders as well as patient compliance.

Dr. Divya Suares, Faculty, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai, India has 17 years of teaching and research experience. She has successfully completed two research grants and authored over 25 publications. She has presented her work at various conferences. Her research interests include development of novel drug delivery systems via oral, intranasal, transdermal, topical, intraarticular routes with keen interest in pediatric‐friendly delivery systems, wound healing, herbal research, and cosmeticology.