Emerging Drug Delivery and Biomedical Engineering Technologies Transforming Therapy

This book details the advances in drug discovery and delivery and the present need for emerging technologies. Throughout the text new micro and nanofabrication techniques are described, including methods such as electrohydrodynamic processes, additive manufacturing, and microfluidics, which have the potential to produce drug delivery systems that were not possible a few years ago. This book is of great use to both entry-level and experienced researchers in the field of emerging technologies for the manufacturing of drug delivery devices. Features: Describes technologies that are significantly enhancing the delivery of drugs and biologics Presents new data on mobile and wearable point-of-care testing systems Features hot topics such as electrospinning, 3D printing and micro-needles Focuses on additive manufacturing (AM) which can be used to provide customized treatment for patients Will appeal to experienced researchers and those considering entering the field of emerging technologies for the manufacturing of drug delivery devises

1. Advances in drug delivery & the need for Emerging Technologies | Dr Dimitrios Lamprou, Queen’s University Belfast 2. Hot Melt Extrusion: An Emerging Manufacturing Technology for Drug Products | Prof Gavin Andrews, Queen’s University Belfast 3. 3D Printing Technologies for Personalized Drug Delivery | Dr Dolores Serrano, Universidad Complutense de Madrid 4. Bioprinting biomimetic 3D constructs for tissue modelling and repair | Dr Rúben Pereira, Universidade do Porto 5. Advances in drug delivery via electrospun and electrosprayed formulations | Prof Romána Zelkó, Semmelweis University 6. Microfluidic manufacture of polymeric nanoparticles | Prof Bice Conti, University of Pavia 7. Microfluidics for drug discovery and development | Dr Maryam Parhizkar, University College London 8. Biosensors for diagnosis | Dr Victor Diculescu, National Institute of Materials Physics 9. Modelling Dissolving Microneedles Mediated Drug Delivery for COVID-19 Treatment | Dr Diganta Das, Loughborough University 10. Engineering approaches for cellular therapeutics and diagnostics | Prof Stephen Todryk, Northumbria University 11. Drug delivery using cold plasmas | Dr Alexandros Stratakos, UWE Bristol 12. Ultrasound-mediated delivery of therapeutics | Dr Sophie Morse, Imperial College London 13. The Ongoing Emergence of Technology in Healthcare to Enhance Patient Outcomes | Dr Dan Corbett, Queen’s University Belfast 14. Emerging technologies for tackling pandemics | Dr Elliot Mbunge, University of Eswatini, 15. Emerging Technologies in age related therapies | Dr Mine Orlu, UCL 16. Innovative management of pharmaceutical product design and manufacturing | Dr Angelo Kenneth S. Romasanta, ESADE business school in Barcelona

Dimitrios Lamprou (Ph.D. MBA) is a Professor (Chair) of Biofabrication and Advanced Manufacturing, and a well-known expert in Emerging Technologies for Drug Delivery and Medical Implants. He is currently the author of over 130 peer-reviewed publications and of over 350 conference abstracts, and has over 130 Oral Talks in institutions and conferences across the world. His research and academic leadership have recognised in a range of awards, including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Science Award and the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance Leaders Scheme Award.