Near-infrared light driven nanomotors for photothermal transport across the cell membrane (NIMPHA)
Project leader: Dr. Dušan Božanić
Project collaborators: Dr. Tijana Mišeljić, Dr. Jelena Pajović, Dr. Biljana Ristić, Anamarija Abu el Rub, Dr. Vladimir Đoković
Project number: 275
Duration of the project: 2025-2026.
Leading institution: Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade
Collaborating institutions: Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade, Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, The Danish National Research Foundation and Villum Foundation’s Center for Intelligent Drug Delivery and Sensing Using Microcontainers and Nanomechanics (IDUN), Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Description of the project:
The NIMPHA project is dedicated to developing of a ballistic method for transporting medications through the membranes of superficial cells, bypassing the standard endocytosis process. The methodology is based on the use of nanomotors that are activated and propelled by light in the near-infrared region of the spectrum, allowing precise control of the nanomotors’ available energy range through light intensity regulation. The expected results of the NIMPHA project will contribute to the development of advanced technologies for delivering drugs or genetic material through cell membranes with minimal disruption to cellular structure, thereby opening new possibilities for improving the treatment of skin cancers.
Тип пројекта:
International Projects