NMRL - Biological Medical Research
This focus within NMRL consists of two main research areas:
NANOPORATION: Targeted Drug Delivery
NANOPORATION sets out to explore specific solutions to overcome the current challenges of drug delivery to cancer cells using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) guided focused ultrasound to cavitate micro bubbles for increased cell permeability and to open “drug nano-capsules” releasing proven active cancer drugs directly to the tumour cell population with reduction of drug dosage needed for the desired therapeutic effect.
Nanoparticle Contrast Agents for MRI
Super-Paramagnetic Nanoparticles for enhancement of magnetic resonance imaging research is a part of multidisplinary activity at Nanoscale Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) within the Electronic Engineering Physics & Renewable Energy at the University of Dundee.
Magnetic nanoparticles are becoming progressively more important for a number of biomedical applications ranging from drug delivery and tissue repairs to hyperthermia and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Certain ferrites possess super-paramagnetic properties with potential for cell labeling agents for both a preclinical and clinical settings.
Nanomaterials & Renewable Energy
DUCRE is engaged in a wide range of diverse renewable energy and environmental research. Projects range from; electric vehicle technologies, to wind, solar, and hydro technologies, and from energy policy issues to Third World environmental development analysis. The Centre has access to a wide range of related tools and expertise including: wafer–scale fabrication facilities (with MBE on the way), M&S tools (Open FOAM, Windstation PV-Sol and COMSOL), rapid prototyping, extensive materials analysis suite, fleet of test-bed vehicles, and policy and law expertise.
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