Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 6, Number 1
Written by NEGRICEA Elena Cristiana, ZAMFIRESCU Andrei Octavian
Scientific coordinators: Marinela Nicoleta MARINESCU, Conf.dr.ing. Larisa BUŢU

Nanomaterials can be defined as materials possessing, at minimum, one external dimension measuring 1-100nm.Nanomaterials can occur naturally, be created as the by-products of combustion reactions, or be produced purposefully through engineering to perform a specialised function. Nanomedicine involves the use of nanotechnology for clinical applications and holds promise to improve treatments. Recent developments offer new hope for cancer detection, prevention and treatment. Personalized Medicine (PM) aims to revolutionize cancer therapy by matching th most effective treatment to individual patients. Nanotheranostics comprise a combination of therapy and diagnostic imaging incorporated in a nanosystem and are developed to fulfill the promise of PM by helping in the selection of treatments, the objective monitoring of response and the planning of follow-up therapy.

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