The lecture of Professor Sangeeta Bhatia provides an innovative perspective on cancer diagnostics with the use of nanotechnology. She was inspired by the achievements related to the minimization of computers and drew an analogy between engineering and medicine (Bhatia, 2015). The claim is that similar methods can be applied to cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. According to Bhatia, smaller devices will be more efficient since some people cannot travel to a hospital after receiving an abnormal test result. The continuation of research in the area would possibly allow using nanotechnological paper tests for this objective and vans with diagnostic equipment so that medical services can be rendered to all citizens.
The video is highly recommended not only for people in medicine but also for other specialists who can apply nanotechnology to their activities in a similar manner. In this way, it can be beneficial for everyone since it does not provide a single perspective on cancer treatment but shows how sciences are interrelated. Therefore, all spheres can learn from one another to improve the world with the help of the concept referred to as minimization.
Another study that complements the ideas of Professor Bhatia is the research conducted by Balaji Panchapakesan and Eric Wickstrom. It expands the topic by providing various ways of applying nanotechnology to the issues related to cancer. The researchers distinguish three areas, which include the use of nano detectors for sensing proteins and cancer cells, nanoparticles, or nanovector formulations for high-contrast imaging, and nanotechnology-based drug delivery and therapeutic formulations (Panchapakesan & Wickstrom, 2007). Hence, the conducted research is similar to the information provided by Sangeeta Bhatia in the TED talk but more detailed. Therefore, it is recommended for all people interested in the development of nanotechnology and its application to medicine and specifically cancer diagnostics and treatment.
References
Bhatia, S. (2015). This tiny particle could roam your body to find tumors [Video]. TED. Web.
Panchapakesan, B., & Wickstrom, E. (2007). Nanotechnology for sensing, imaging, and treating cancer. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, 16(2), 293-305. Web.