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So, let\u2019s talk about the marriage between nanotechnology and medicine, and how this can help revolutionize cancer treatment\u2026

Have you ever wondered what the field of bioengineering entails?

At its core, bioengineering is a discipline that harnesses the principles of biology and engineering to develop innovative solutions for a variety of problems. It is a world filled with extraordinary, cutting-edge, and most importantly, profoundly impactful innovations. And with its revolutionary advancements in medicine, agriculture, and more, it is truly shaping our world in ways we could never have imagined before.

Unfortunately, this is a science that I know little to nothing about.

But worry no more, for in this week\u2019s episode, I\u2019ll be joined by a trailblazer in this field \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard, a Black doctor who not only pushes the limits of what nanotechnology and medicine can do but is also a staunch proponent for representation and mentorship of Black students in STEM fields.

If you feel like me, whose knowledge about this field is so limited but has been pondering upon the incredible possibilities that lie within this field, then get yourselves ready. Here, we\u2019ll discover how the tiniest particles invisible to the naked eye might hold the key to medical advances for better health and life.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Find out how nanotechnology and medicine go together;
• Understand the importance of representation and mentorship in STEM fields; and
• Learn about the advances of nanotechnology especially in the fight against cancer

\u201cThat\u2019s the goal; it\u2019s to develop treatments for these diseases that otherwise would have very few treatment options or would result in such drastic symptoms from the treatment that people don\u2019t want to do them. We can make this process a lot easier or more targeted so there\u2019s less off-target effects. It\u2019s the best of both worlds.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard

Notable Quotes:

\u201cFundamental properties start to change when you start to nanostructure things.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard

\u201cIt\u2019s really exciting because now, you could have systemic delivery. It doesn\u2019t matter how you deliver it, but if you only deliver the on signal \u2013 the kill switch \u2013 to the site with the tumor, then you\u2019re getting all the buildup that\u2019s happening in that tumor and you\u2019re only having the effect in that tumor; you can minimize the off-target effects of some of those really toxic chemotherapy drugs because they\u2019re only being released inside the tumor or around the tumor.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard

\u201cObviously, there\u2019s going to be pros and cons; there\u2019s going to have to be some sacrifices, especially if you\u2019re treating cancer. Like, the chemotherapy drugs you are using \u2013 they\u2019re poison. There are no uncertain terms; it\u2019s poison. But it\u2019s a poison that affects the cancer cells more than it does the normal cells and you\u2019re just taking advantage of cancer\u2019s biology. So, if you can take it and put it in some type of delivery vehicle and have it specifically target that, the benefits kind of outweigh some of the risks.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard

\u201cI don\u2019t want people to have the same experiences that I\u2019ve had, like going through college and high school where I\u2019m the only person that looks like me in the room. I can count on one hand the number of people in my field, in my department, that looks like me, and that\u2019s a problem. I don\u2019t want that to be everyone\u2019s experience, so I\u2019m trying to do what I can to help with that and remedy that problem.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Craig Richard

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