@article {20465,
	title = {Multi-functional micro-/nano-materials for targeted delivery of cells and drugs},
	booktitle = {2nd International Conference on Regenerative Medicine in Neurology (ICRMN)},
	year = {2017},
	month = {2017-06-29 00:00:00},
	address = {Olsztyn, Poland},
	abstract = {<p>Central nervous system (CNS) diseases and injuries are one of the most devastating for patients. In particular, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no cure. Actually, it is estimated that the number of ALS cases across the globe will increase 69\% from 2015 to 2040. So, there is an urgent need on a detailed knowledge of the pathophysiology of CNS disorders, but also for more specific and effective delivery strategies. In this context, we proposed to use a novel nanomedicine approach using targeted cell delivery vehicles to the CSF that can be guided/monitored by MRI. This novel one-package system allows providing a therapeutic effect by control delivery of drugs and cells and monitoring in vivo their biodistribution. Advances in micro-/nano-biomaterials field will provide new opportunities for an effective treatment of neurological diseases.</p>},
	keywords = {micro/nano, targeted delivery},
	author = {Carvalho, A. L. and Silva-Correia, J. and Reis, R. L. and Oliveira, J. M.}
}
