Nanosensors in Healthcare: Design, Applications, and Regulatory Aspects

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 highlights the regulatory aspects of nanosensors and the prospects of nanosensors in healthcare. The objective is to give the readers an overview of the possibilities and advances in the field. This book would provide deeper insights into designing nanosensors for precise diagnosis of various diseases.

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, intra-articular routes with keen interest in pediatric-friendly delivery systems, wound healing, herbal research, and cosmeticology.