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In exploring the use of gold nano-particle shells in cancer treatment, this podcast will focus on how photo-thermal therapy works, its successes, and its future. Beginning with the detrimental effects of cancer and why chemotherapy is not enough, this podcast offers photo-thermal therapy as an alternative. By using gold nano-particles and near-infrared light greater precision in treatment is achieved than more traditional methods. The diagram above shows the process as well as lab photographs of the results.
In this podcast, we will be describing an important device related to micromechanical surgery. This new micro device has the potential to provide an efficient and accurate reading of intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eyeball. IOP measurements are used to monitor glaucoma in patients. Therefore, having a highly sensitive pressure sensor that works in the convenience of one’s home will save time and money. This podcast goes into depth of the fabrication of this needle implantable, suture-less device. The schematic above shows the process flow for the step-by-step fabrication starting at the top. Eventually, IOP pressure sensors will be implanted into patients’ eyes through micromechanical surgery.
