Improved Drug Manufacture, Delivery

摘要

University of Queensland researcher Dr Shizhang Qiao is working on developing a novel self-assembly technology to synthesise nanoparticles for selective separation of biomolecules. Working at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Qiao has been awarded an A$80 000 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award to study the unique properties of mesoporous core-shell structured silica nanoparticles and their magnetic properties. "Harnessing these properties has significant implications in drug manufacture and drug delivery," Qiao said. "By using the magnetic properties of these nanoparticles separation of biomolecules will be more efficient and less costly, thereby reducing the production cost of drugs.