There is enormous excitement and expectation surrounding the multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology. This carries over to nanomedicine - the application of nanotechnology to healthcare - which is already influencing the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the design, formulation and delivery of therapeutics.
In this article Dr Bawa defines nanotechnology and nanomedicine, describes the challenges this new technology brings with it to the drug industry and explores the commercial potential of nanopharmaceuticals.
