Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine II

Students will explore polymer science fundamentals, including molecular weights (Mn, Mw), polydispersity index (PDI), and stimuli-responsive polymers. The curriculum covers step-growth and chain-growth reactions, polymerization methods (ATRP, RAFT), the regular solution model, LCST, UCST, theta temperature, and the Flory-Huggins model. Additionally, students will learn about polyelectrolytes, suspensions, emulsions, PEGylation, click chemistry, and nanoparticles in drug delivery. Additionally, the course will explore theranostics, microfabrication techniques, and the latest advancements in drug delivery systems for delivery to various regions of the body. Also, wearable sensors and diagnostics for low-income settings will be discussed.