Nanoantibiotics: Applications and Future Trends
“Nanoantibiotics: Revolutionizing Treatment, Shaping Tomorrow”
Virtual (Google Meet) TYPE
Mentor Based LEVEL
Moderate DURATION
1.5 Hours/ Day Timings
IST 03:00 PM
Skills you will gain:
About Workshop:
This workshop offers a comprehensive journey into the world of nanoantibiotics, where science meets medical ingenuity. Uncover the diverse and transformative applications of nanoantibiotics, from precision drug delivery to combating antibiotic resistance. Delve into the forefront of innovation as we unravel how these remarkable agents are poised to reshape the future of healthcare. Join us to explore the dynamic realm of nanoantibiotics and gain insights into their potential to revolutionize medical approaches for years to come.
Aim: The workshop “Nanoantibiotics: Applications and Future Trends” aims to provide participants with a clear understanding of the diverse applications of nanoantibiotics in healthcare. It explores their potential in targeted drug delivery, improved treatment outcomes, and addressing antibiotic resistance. By discussing current research and future trends, the workshop equips participants with insights to navigate and contribute to the evolving field of nanoantibiotics in healthcare practices.
Workshop Objectives:
- Understanding Nanoantibiotics: Provide participants with a clear understanding of the concept of nanoantibiotics, their unique properties, and how they differ from traditional antibiotics.
- Exploring Applications: Explore the diverse applications of nanoantibiotics in healthcare, including targeted drug delivery, enhanced therapeutic outcomes, and combating antibiotic resistance.
- Future Trends: Examine the evolving trends in nanoantibiotics research and their potential impact on the future of medicine and healthcare.
- Innovative Therapeutic Approaches: Showcase how nanoantibiotics are revolutionizing disease treatment through precision medicine and personalized therapeutic approaches.
- Nanotechnology Insights: Introduce participants to key nanotechnology principles and methodologies relevant to the design and development of nanoantibiotics.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together participants from various scientific backgrounds to encourage knowledge exchange and cross-pollination of ideas.
- Mechanistic Insights: Explore the underlying mechanisms of nanoantibiotics’ action, elucidating how their unique properties contribute to enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
- Nanoparticle Characterization: Provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively characterize and analyze nanoparticles used in nanoantibiotics, including size, shape, surface chemistry, and stability.
- Nanotoxicity Assessment: Introduce methodologies for assessing the potential toxicity of nanoantibiotics, ensuring their safety profile for clinical applications.
- Biocompatibility Studies: Understand the importance of biocompatibility assessments for nanoantibiotics, considering their interactions with biological systems and potential immune responses.
- Synergistic Combinations: Discuss the synergistic effects of combining nanoantibiotics with other therapeutic agents, fostering a comprehensive approach to disease treatment.
- Biomolecular Interactions: Delve into the molecular interactions between nanoantibiotics and target pathogens, elucidating binding kinetics and mechanisms of action.
- Drug Release Kinetics: Examine the controlled release kinetics of nanoantibiotics from various delivery systems, optimizing dosing regimens for sustained therapeutic effects.
- Pharmacokinetics in Nanomedicine: Explore the unique pharmacokinetic profiles of nanoantibiotics, considering factors like biodistribution, clearance, and accumulation in target tissues.
What you will learn?
Day 1: Concept, Design and Applications of Nanoantibiotics (NABs): The Old Drugs with New Tricks
- Evolutionary trendline of developing Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Microbial resistance to metal ions
- Concept, advantages and application scope of NABs
- Different types of NABs
- Design, synthesis and physicochemical characterization of NABs
- Functions and properties of NABs
Day 2: Molecular mechanism of action of NABs and Toxicity Assessment
- Nanoscale effects of NABs vs. conventional modalities
- Mechanism of reversing the AMR with examples,
- Trojan horse strategy to circumvent AMR
- Factors affecting the performances of NABs
- Combination therapies (Augmentation of antibiotics)
- Cases of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Possible side effects of NABs
Day 3: NABs and Translational Research Actions, Regulatory Aspects and Future Directions
- Approved NABs and clinical application
- Clinical studies under investigation
- Challenges with NABs
- Regulatory guidelines for NABs
- NABs vs AMR: Evolutionary Trends and Future Diections
Q&A session and open discussion.
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Fee Plan
Important Dates
02 Nov 2023 AT IST : 02:00 PM
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Intended For : Graduates, Post Graduates, Research Scholars, Academicians, Industry Professionals
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Workshop Outcomes
- Mechanistic Insights: Participants will gain a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms through which nanoantibiotics exert their therapeutic effects.
- Advanced Characterization Skills: Attendees will acquire skills in characterizing nanoparticles, including size, shape, surface chemistry, and stability, crucial for precise applications.
- Nanotoxicity Assessment Proficiency: Participants will be equipped to assess the potential toxicity of nanoantibiotics, ensuring safe and effective therapeutic implementation.
- Biocompatibility Understanding: Attendees will comprehend the interactions between nanoantibiotics and biological systems, enabling informed biocompatibility evaluations.
- Innovative Drug Delivery Expertise: Participants will learn about cutting-edge drug delivery strategies, enhancing their ability to design efficient and targeted delivery systems.
- Quantitative Analysis Mastery: Attendees will develop expertise in quantitative analysis methods, enabling accurate assessment of nanoantibiotic efficacy.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills: The workshop will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, enabling participants to work effectively in diverse research teams.
- Emerging Nanotechnology Awareness: Participants will be exposed to emerging nanotechnologies, equipping them to adapt to evolving trends in the field.
- Ethical Considerations Awareness: Attendees will gain insights into ethical considerations related to nanoantibiotics research, promoting responsible scientific practices.
- Strategic Future Vision: Participants will be prepared to anticipate future trends in nanoantibiotics, positioning themselves as contributors to forward-looking scientific research.