WOCNext 2019

(203) Nanotechnology Therapies in Wound Healing: Current and Future Trends (Room Grand Ballroom B-C)

23 Jun 19
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: AP w/ Pharm, Wound

Speaker(s): Sapna Deo, Professor, University of Miami

This session will focus on informing the audience about the role of nanotechnology in designing wound healing therapies.  The concept of nanotechnology will be briefly introduced.  How nanotechnology could provide a solution to overcome current challenges in traditional wound healing therapies will be discussed.  Examples of nanotechnology-based wound therapy currently available and their performance will be outlined.  The future of nanotechnology in wound healing will be evaluated.