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Nanotechnology and novel bioimaging techniques to provide non-invasive, real-time monitoring of cellular function and health.
Regenerating tissues in cell therapy often requires invasive procedures or waiting periods with uncertain outcomes.
Researcher at UC Davis, Jinhwan Kim, developed nanobots to navigate biological barriers, and now employs these to monitor cellular function non-invasively.
Rather than enhancing drug delivery, these nanobots act as watchdogs for stem cells and immune cells.
Engineered nanoparticles combined with stem or immune cells are injected into the circulatory system for real-time monitoring.
Ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging is used to capture high-resolution, non-invasive images inside the body.
Aims to advance cell-based cancer immunotherapies and regenerative medicine, offering new insights through non-invasive monitoring.
