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What is the context of this research?

The goal of this project is to develop a pharmaceutical Nano Patch which we call as the Nanject.This patch can be applied to the skin and will deliver specific amounts of target drugs where necessary. We are initially developing a patch for treating cancer, by injecting microscopic particles (or nanoparticles) into the bloodstream that can pinpoint, attach themselves to, and kill cancer cells. They are then naturally disposed by the body. This technology could potentially revolutionise health care and medicine and save millions of lives around the world as well as allow treatment of new types of cancer. We appreciate any and all support.

What is the significance of this project?

Even with current scientific advancements, we still have treatments such as chemotherapy aimed at killing cancerous cells, but during this process healthy cells are also destroyed. This can lead to death of the organism (a human in this case) before the actual death of the cancer. Targeted drug delivery aims to effectively target cancerous cells while not damaging the healthy cells.



What are the goals of the project?

The funds will allow us to get Chemicals and Raw Materials. Everything else is being fuelled by our IT, programming, and nanotechnology expertise, the access we have to cutting-edge university clean rooms and other facilities, and above all our passion for making this a reality that could improve and allow many people’s future.

