Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems: Strategies, Technologies, and Applications

"This book provides an overview of nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, their potential applications and limitations. The chapters focus on new approaches, manufacturing methodologies, and applications of nanotechnology in drug delivery"--

Author: Yoon Yeo
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 03/29/2013
Pages: 324
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781118148877

About the Author

YOON YEO, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University. She also holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor at Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on nanoparticle surface engineering for drug delivery to solid tumors, inhalable drug/gene delivery for cystic fibrosis therapy, and functional biomaterials based on carbohydrates. Dr. Yeo is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award as well as New Investigator awards from both the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.