Nanotechnology breakthroughs envisioned for gastroenterology diagnostics and therapeutics

In most cases, the advances described by Dr. Backman are not speculations based on the potential of the technology but concepts that are actively being developed. Partial-wave spectroscopic microscopy, which was developed in Dr. Backman’s laboratory, is permitting the nuclear nanostructure in live cells to be evaluated in real time, while progress in epigenetics is explaining which processes might be candidates for preventing or treating disease.

“Nanotechnology is positioned to advance personalized medicine and tailored therapeutics,” Dr. Backman said. “We do not yet have applications ready for regulatory approval, but they are coming.”