The nanomedicine landscape of South Africa

Nanomedicine is one of the most exciting applications of nanotechnology and promises to address several of mankind’s healthcare needs. South Africa is one of the countries engaged in nanomedicine research and product development on the African continent. In this article, we provide a top-level descr...

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Main Authors:	Dube Admire, Ebrahim Naushaad
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	De Gruyter 2017-08-01
Series:	Nanotechnology Reviews
Subjects:	nanomedicine nanoparticle drug delivery nanotechnology in south africa nanotechnology policy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2016-0108

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spelling	doaj-563765988f1943dc911fd6cf10347ba62021-09-06T19:21:11ZengDe GruyterNanotechnology Reviews2191-90892191-90972017-08-016433934410.1515/ntrev-2016-0108The nanomedicine landscape of South AfricaDube Admire0Ebrahim Naushaad1Nanomedicine Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South AfricaNanomedicine Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South AfricaNanomedicine is one of the most exciting applications of nanotechnology and promises to address several of mankind’s healthcare needs. South Africa is one of the countries engaged in nanomedicine research and product development on the African continent. In this article, we provide a top-level description of the policy, infrastructure, and human capital development programs supported by the South African government. We also highlight the nanomedicine outputs (publications, patents, and products) that have emanated from South Africa. This description of a “newly industrialized” country engagement in nanomedicine is important within the global context of nanomedicine development.https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2016-0108nanomedicinenanoparticle drug deliverynanotechnology in south africananotechnology policy
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title	The nanomedicine landscape of South Africa
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description	Nanomedicine is one of the most exciting applications of nanotechnology and promises to address several of mankind’s healthcare needs. South Africa is one of the countries engaged in nanomedicine research and product development on the African continent. In this article, we provide a top-level description of the policy, infrastructure, and human capital development programs supported by the South African government. We also highlight the nanomedicine outputs (publications, patents, and products) that have emanated from South Africa. This description of a “newly industrialized” country engagement in nanomedicine is important within the global context of nanomedicine development.
topic	nanomedicine nanoparticle drug delivery nanotechnology in south africa nanotechnology policy
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The nanomedicine landscape of South Africa

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