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In this engaging two-hour Masterclass organized by SEMI, we explore the groundbreaking role of magnetic materials, particularly magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), in biomedical fields. The session commences with an in-depth review of the physics and synthesis of MNPs, including comprehensive discussions on fundamental theories, synthesis methods, and advanced MNP surface functionalization strategies. Attendees will gain insights into the characterization techniques used to analyze the physicochemical properties of MNPs.
The Masterclass transitions to the applications of MNPs in therapeutic and diagnostic contexts. We will review cutting-edge MNP-based therapies, such as magnetic hyperthermia therapy, targeted drug and gene delivery, and magnetic neurostimulation. In addition, we will discuss various MNP-based diagnostic techniques, including magnetoresistive (MR) sensing, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic particle spectroscopy (MPS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and magnetic particle imaging (MPI). A critical focus of this Masterclass will be on safety and biocompatibility issues associated with the use of MNPs in vivo, examining the toxicity of MNPs, immune responses, and their circulation time in the human body.
The latter part of the session will introduce participants to the innovative field of micromagnetic neural stimulation, an infant yet extremely promising field. We will delve into the design and efficacy of micromagnetic devices, such as the Magnetic Pen (MagPen) and Magnetic Patch (MagPatch) Array, which utilize micrometer-sized coils (μcoils) for targeted neural activation. This is particularly for patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and for reducing opioid dependency, with insights drawn from current research supported by the NIH Blueprint Medtech Program. By the end of the Masterclass, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the potential clinical applications of MNPs and MEMs-based micromagnetic neurostimulators.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Renata Saha, Senior Scientist, Dupont
Dr. Renata Saha is a Senior Scientist at DuPont located in Wilmington, DE. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, which she earned in August 2023. Her undergraduate degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering was obtained from the National Institute of Technology in Durgapur, India. During the summer of 2017, she was an undergraduate research intern at Conseil européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN), located in Geneva, Switzerland working on the ALICE experiment upgrade.
Dr. Saha is the recipient of 3-year College of Science & Engineering Fellowship, Women in Technology Scholarship 2021-2022 from Cadence Design Systems, and the Graduate Neuromodulation Research Fellowship 2022-2023 from MnDRIVE. She was also elected an iREDEFINE Fellow in 2022 by ECEDHA and was named a Rising Star in EECS. She has published over 30 journal articles, 3 US patents, and 2 book chapters.
Her expertise and research interests involve designing and developing microelectromechanical systems (MEMs) devices for neuromodulation and cardiovascular monitoring, characterizing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for potential biomarkers. Outside of her research and work, Dr. Saha is trained in Indian classical dance form, Odissi, and enjoys performing and choreographing the art form.
United States
In this two-hour Masterclass, Dupont Senior Scientist Renata Saha delves into the biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), covering their manufacturing, functionalization as well as therapeutic and diagnostic uses including safety considerations such as biocompatability and toxicology.
