MAGNETIC MANIPULATIONS OF BIO-ACTIVE FACTORS AND CELLS

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) exhibit superparamagnetic properties and therefore they serve as a beneficial tool for imaging and activation using external magnetic fields. By incorporating MNPs into drug carriers and cells, we allow the external magnetic field gradients to remotely-guide the magnetic complex to specific sites. We develop magnet-based devices and platforms, which magnetically direct drugs and engineered cells to desired sites, with the aim of improving upon various biomedical applications.