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The nano-biotechnology is one of the strategic and dominant technologies at the present time. Nanotechnology has almost endless string of applications in biotechnology, biology and biomedicine. Nano biotechnology has several commercial applications in advanced pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and diagnostics. Soon, there will be orally applicable insulin and artificial joints made from nanoparticulate materials as well low-calorie foods with nanoparticulate taste enhancers. Nanobiotechnology presents a promising R&D frontier with a tremendous future impact in the drug delivery, gene therapy, nano-TAS, nanoscale bioprocesses, etc.
According to BioSpectrum survey Nano-biotechnology provides unlimited opportunities diagnostic processes, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diseases, early detection of diseases, drug discovery, development of anti-germicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral products. In research sector, India has already setup nanobiotech labs in various research institutes. Industries such as Dabur Pharma (prepare drugs at nanoscale for cancer therapy) and Ranbaxy (developed sunscreen using titanium nano-oxide particle). India is a big market for outsourcing. BCC estimated the global market for nanotechnology products is growing to about $25.2 billion by 2011 and in this nano-biotech is having significant share. Nano-pharma is a emerging field and it will dominate the pharmaceutical market very soon.
The salary based on the basis of the education, skills acquired, experience and nature of the job. The nanotechnologist can have monthly salary of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1.5 lakhs. In US and Europe very attractive packages are given to nanobiotechnologist. Industries offer very high packages for nano-biotechnologist in India.
M.Tech/M.Sc/PhD in Nanobiotechnology or biotechnology or nanotechnology or biological sciences is essential for this field. Research minded, innovative and students with interdisciplinary approach( knowlege of engineering, physics, electronics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, materials science and mathematics) are preferred.
- Passion for research field.
- Creativity.
- A good background of physics, chemistry, medicine, electronics, engineering and biotechnology.
- Must have an open, enquiring and scientific bent of mind.
- Sound analytical skills and
- A natural propensity for research work.
If you record “Yes” for maximum questions then it indicates that you have potential for perusing career in the field of Nano-Biotechnology.
- Do I am interested in biology?
- Do I have passion for research field?
- Do I have a good background of physics, chemistry, medicine, electronics, engineering and biotechnology?
- Am I open minded and ready to implement new ideas?
- Do I have enquiring and scientific bent of mind?
- Do I have sound analytical skills and a natural propensity for research work?
- Do I have ability to integrate the knowledge of different subjects?
- Do I love systematic way of working?
- Do I enjoy laboratory environment?
- Do I like to work for several hours (8-12hrs or more) per day in a lab?
- Do I have ability to work independently?
- Do I have analysing and interpreting skills?
- Do I accept failure in experiment as a challenge?
- Do I draw some positive conclusions and reasons out of it?
- Do I read latest scientific news, books and research magazines?
- Do I have a creative mind and deep thinking?
- Am I ready to learn and adopt new techniques?
A number of career options are available in nanotechnology. These include:
- Drug delivery: Highly porous nano-materials are ideal for controlled drug delivery systems. It significantly enhances the administration and efficacy of the drugs due to reduced sized of nano-drug particles.
- Gene therapy: Significant advances in nanotechnology will soon make the gene therapy simple and cost effective.
- Nano biosensors: These are used in the detection of chemical (pollutants) and biological threats. The chip-sized bio-devices revolutionized the detection and management of diseases.
- Nano-total analysis systems (nano-TAS): "Nanolabs-on-chips," profoundly change the current practice in clinical diagnostics, genome sequencing, environmental monitoring, food safety and other areas of the public interest.
- Nanoscale bioprocesses for bioremediation: Nanoscale scavengers are able to capture heavy metals in contaminated sites and break down toxic substances.
- Nanobiotech-Pharma: It is dedicated to improving human longevity and quality of life through the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with pathological calcification, inflammation and infections.
- Education and research in Universities and other institutes.
- Marketing of nanobiotech products.
- Setting up small scale nanobiotech companies.
- Consultancy.
- Research Associate in Nanomedicine.
- Research scientist in Nano-biotechnology.
- Research Associate in Nanomaterials and Photovoltaics.
- Nano technologist.
- Gene therapist
- Technicians.
- Professor.
- Consultant
- Laboratory technician
- Pharmaceutical industries.
- Research Institutes.
- Biotechnology industries.
- Colleges/Universities.
- Bioprocessing industries.
- Production industries.
- M.Sc./M.Tech Nanobiotechnology.
- M,Phil. Nanobiotechnology.
- Ph.D Nanobiotechnology
- International Centre for Nanobiotechnology (ICN), Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu).
- Amity Institute of Nanotechnology (A.I.N.T.), Noida (Uttar Pradesh) www.amity.edu.
- Amritha Centre for Nanosciences (A.C.N.S.), Kochi (Kerala) www.amrita.edu/acns/
- Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi (Jharkhand). http://www.cuj.ac.in
- Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics (C.E.N.), Bangalore (Karnataka), www.nano.iisc.ernet.in
- Integral University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh). www.integraluniversity.ac.in
- National Institute of Technology (N.I.T.), Kurukshetra (Haryana). www.nitkkr.ac.in
- Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), Sastra University Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu). www.sastra.edu
- Biomedical Nanotechnology Online Course & Certificate http://www.technologyed.com/courses
Distance Education Programme Nano-biotechnology http://www.nanopro.biz
International institutes:
- Cornell Nano-biotechnology Centre. www.nbtc.cornell.edu
- University of Washington Centre for Nanotechnology. www.nano.washington.edu
- Stanford Nanofabrication Facility. https://snf.stanford.edu
- University of Michigan Centre for Biologic Nanotechnology. www.nsti.org
- Future Health Centre at the University of Rochester. www.futurehealth.rochester.edu
- MIT Media Lab. www.media.mit.edu
The entrance examination is conducted as per the requirment of the particular instittute.
This is applied field so it has tremendous career opportunities in Europe, USA and many other developing countries.
- Drug delivery
- Bioconjugation
- Toxicity studies