Medical Applications of Graphene

Unleashing the Potential of Graphene in Modern Medicine

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MODE
Virtual (Google Meet)

TYPE
Mentor Based

LEVEL
Moderate

DURATION
4 Days (1.5 Hours/Day)

Start Date
03 – Jul – 24

Time
04:00 PM IST

About

Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, has garnered immense attention for its unique properties and wide-ranging applications. This workshop delves into the fundamental aspects of graphene, including its structure, properties, and non-medical uses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its medical applications. Participants will learn about the role of graphene in preventative medicine, its theranostic capabilities, and its effectiveness in treating various diseases.

Over four days, the workshop will cover the fundamentals of graphene, its applications in disease prevention and diagnosis, its therapeutic uses, and the novel properties of nanoscale graphene. Each session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and leverage graphene’s potential in the medical field. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and case studies, attendees will gain a robust understanding of how graphene can revolutionize healthcare and what the future holds for this groundbreaking material.

Aim

The workshop on Medical Applications of Graphene aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of graphene’s structure, properties, and its revolutionary applications in the medical field. Participants will explore how graphene contributes to disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and gain insights into the future potential of graphene-based medical technologies.

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Workshop Objectives

Understand the fundamental properties and structure of graphene.
Explore the various non-medical and medical applications of graphene.
Learn about graphene’s role in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Investigate the novel properties of nanoscale graphene and their medical implications.
Discuss the future potential and emerging applications of graphene in the medical field.

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Graphene Fundamentals

Definition of graphene
Structure of graphene, and other carbon structures
Correlation between graphene structure and properties: catalytic, surface area, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, surface energy, etc.
Non-medical applications of graphene leading to medical application

Day 2: Graphene Applications in Disease Prevention and Diagnosis

Graphene in preventative medicine: infection, cancer, inflammation, and tissue growth
Graphene based theranostics (combined disease diagnosis and treatment): infection, cancer, inflammation, and tissue growth

Day 3: Graphene Applications in Disease Treatment

Orthopedic hard tissue (Bone)
Anti-bacterial
Anti-viral
Anti-inflammatory
Cardiovascular
Vascular
Orthopedic soft tissue (Ligaments, Cartilage, Tendons, Muscle)
Neurological
Skin
Bladder and Gastrointestinal

Day 4: Graphene: The Nano Effect

Novel properties of nanoscale graphene
Applications of nano graphene in medicine
Disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Future applications of graphene in medicine

Participant’s Eligibility

Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields.
Professionals in the healthcare, biomedical research, or pharmaceutical industries.
Individuals with a keen interest in nanomaterials and their medical applications.

Important Dates

Registration Ends

2024-07-03
Indian Standard Timing 03:00 PM

Workshop Dates

2024-07-03 to 2024-07-06
Indian Standard Timing 04:00 PM

Workshop Outcomes

Comprehensive understanding of graphene’s structure and properties.
Knowledge of graphene’s applications in preventing and diagnosing diseases.
Insight into the therapeutic uses of graphene in various medical fields.
Familiarity with the novel properties of nanoscale graphene.
Awareness of the future potential and emerging applications of graphene in medicine.

Mentor Profile

Name: Dr. Thomas J. Webster
Designation: Professor and Chief Scientific Officer
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology

Thomas J. Webster’s (H index: 122; Google Scholar) degrees are in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 1995; USA) and in biomedical engineering from RPI (Ph.D., 2000; USA). He has served as a professor at Purdue (2000-2005), Brown (2005-2012), and Northeastern (2012-2021; serving as Chemical Engineering Department Chair from 2012 – 2019) Universities and has formed over a dozen companies who have numerous FDA approved medical products currently improving human health in over 20,000 patients. His technology is also being used in commercial products to improve sustainability and renewable energy. He is currently helping those companies and serves as a professor at Brown University, Saveetha University, Vellore Institute of Technology, UFPI, and others. Dr. Webster has numerous awards including: 2020, World Top 2% Scientist by Citations (PLOS); 2020, SCOPUS Highly Cited Research (Top 1% Materials Science and Mixed Fields); 2021, Clarivate Top 0.1% Most Influential Researchers (Pharmacology and Toxicology); 2022, Best Materials Science Scientist by Citations (Research.com); and is a fellow of over 8 societies. Prof. Webster and his team have over 1,350 publications with over 55,000 citations. He is a recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry nominee.