This textbook highlights the exciting field of nanoneuroscience and its potential to transform how we diagnose and treat neurological disorders. "The Textbook of Nanoneuroscience and Nanoneurosurgery," dives deep into this emerging field, exploring the latest tools and techniques currently being developed at the nanoscale level. Key areas of focus include:

Nanoplatforms: The book explores how scientists utilize materials on a near-microscopic scale for neurosurgery, neurology, and brain imaging applications.

Bridging the Gap: Regulatory hurdles for translating research from the lab to real-world use are addressed, paving the way for future advancements.

The Future is Now: The book showcases recent breakthroughs already impacting patient care alongside promising areas with significant potential.

Collaboration is Key: Insights from over 220 researchers and 5000+ references, along with illustrative figures in B/W and color, provide a comprehensive overview of this dynamic field.

With its focus on minimally invasive procedures and the latest regulatory considerations

"The Textbook of Nanoneuroscience and Nanoneurosurgery" equips researchers and medical professionals with the knowledge to develop groundbreaking treatments for neurological conditions.

The text also reviews the latest regulatory guidelines that influence the translation of nanotechnological research from the laboratory to the clinic and the most recent information on biodevices and pharmaceutical spinoffs. It highlights presidential and congressional initiatives and programs that may impact the field soon.

Some reviews of the First edition of the textbook.

"...a significant contribution to the field of nanoneuroscience and nanoneurosurgery ... the reader will come away with a deeper understanding of the history of nanotechnology and medicine."
-Neuroscience

"This is a monumental first textbook on nanoneurosurgery. ... recommended reading for neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, and neuroscientists involved in research on new techniques for application in neurosurgery. Biomedical engineers and various companies developing instruments and devices would benefit from the wealth of information about trends for the development of new technologies for neurosurgery."

• • • K. K. Jain, MD, Basel, Switzerland

"Phenomenal body of knowledge in this book that would take eons to collate by myself. Every answer to every one of my questions plus heaps more. Essential reading for everyone interested in the field. A must-have!"

• • • Albert Deme

"This is an amazing foray into the future of a largely unexplored, but increasingly critical medical domain.....I have learned much from every page of this captivating text, and I highly recommend it to any medical student, researcher, medical professional in the neurosciences, or anyone who has an interest in the human brain and the future of medicine, to gather a glimpse of the incredible and beneficial paradigm shifts that will soon impact the field of neuroscience."

• • • Frank Boehm, British Columbia, Canada

 

 

 

 

From Nanotechnology to Nanoneuroscience/Nanoneurosurgery and Nanobioelectronics: A review of Milestones

Nanoneurology and Nanoneurosurgery
Nanopolymers and Nanoconjugates for Central Nervous System Theranostics
Micelles and Liposomes: Lipid Nano-vehicles for Intracerebral Drug Delivery
Peptide and Protein-Based Nanoparticles
Endohedral Metallofullerenes, Iron Oxide Agents, and Gold Nanoparticles for Brain Imaging
Carbon Nanoplatforms and Theranostics for Neurological Disorders
Dendrimers
Ligand-Based Targeting of therapeutics and Imaging Agents for Cancer
Nano-assisted immune-Based Targeting in Cancer
Directed Drug Convection Using Magnetic Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Carriers: Meeting the Challenge of Specific Brain Pharmacotherapeutics, Non-Ligand-Based Central Nervous System Targeting, Including Magnetic Focusing
Intralesional and Intraparenchymal Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Nanoparticles
Therapeutics delivery across the blood-brain barrier
Nanomedicine Treatment Strategies That Exploit Unique Characteristics of Tumor Vasculature and Microenvironment
Application of nanoplatforms Focused Ultrasounds Neuromodulation
Nanosensors
Implantable Infusion Pumps incorporating nanotechnology
Application of Nanoplatforms for Intracerebral Neurotransmitter Recording
State-of-art therapy for Neuronopathic Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Nanotechnology for Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment
Improving Treatment of Stroke through Nanotechnology
Molecular Medical Devices for Nanoneurosurgery
Nanoneuroscience for Epilepsy Management
Application of Nanotechnology to Disease of Spine
Nanoparticle-based Treatment and Imaging of Brain Tumors: Potential and Limitations
Tumor-Targeted Nanodrugs for Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors
Application of Nanotechnology in Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain metastasis
Nanotechnology in Extra-Axial and Pituitary Tumors
Using Nanoparticles in Diagnosis and Treatment of CNS infection
Application of Nanotechnology in Movement Disorder
Nanomedicine in Demyelinating Disease: Application to Diagnosis and Therapey in Multiple Sclerosis
Application of Nanotechnology in Degenerative Disorders of the Brain
Brain-Machine Interface and Rehabilitation
Nanobioelectronics for non-invasive neural therapy
In Vitro and In Vivo Techniques to Assess Neurotoxicity of Nanoparticles
Nanorobotics for Neurosurgery
Imaging and Tracking Therapeutic Cells with Nanoparticles
Micro and Nanotechnology in Nerve Repair
Nanotechnology: Applications to Pediatric Neurosurgery
Food and Drug Administration Regulatory Framework for Nanodrugs and Nanodevices and the Combination
Key policies issues and initiatives related to Nanoneurosurgery and Nanoneuroscience
Application of Nanotechnology for Neurovascular Disorders
Nanoneurosurgery and Radiotherapy
Inorganic nano-systems for Nanoneuroscience
Nanobioelectronics: Neuro-ophthalmology and Artificial Retina
Application of a Conceptual Nanomedical Platform to Facilitate the Mapping of the Human Brain: Survey of Cognitive Functions and Implications
Clinical trials in nanomedicine
Nanostructured Boron and Gadolinium Compounds for BNCT (Boron-Neutron Capture Therapy)
The use of microfluidic-based systems in Nanoneuroscience
Application of 3D (bio)printing in Nanoneuroscience
Brain Mapping in Glioma patients: from improvement of Clinical outcomes to critical implications in fundamental Neuroscience
Nanomedicine and Genetherapy
Nanoneuroscience for COVID19 Brain
Application of Crisper and nanotechnology for Neurological Disorders
NASA/National Labs Nanotechnology
Acute Brain Injuries and Nanotechnology.