2015
DOI: 10.2217/nnm.15.131
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Nanotoxicology and Challenges of Translation

Abstract: This paper focuses on the processes of translation in nanomedical research practices and contributes to a context- and object-centred research agenda in Science and Technology Studies. In particular, it addresses how nano-specific issues in medical research are exacerbated by uncertainty and unpredictability. Analyzing the relationship between nanomedicine and nanotoxicology I discuss how scientists are involved in highly uncertain processes, which require a contingent and experimental approach to nano-objects… Show more

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“…Nanomedical research asks for novel forms of assessing scientific practices and (nano-)objects involving the demanding process of characterization, questions concerning biodistribution, half-life prolongation, circulation time of novel drugs, controllability and sustainability of drug release, levels of intercellular concentration of nanodrugs and so on [46].The limits of taken for granted strategies, practices and technologies in the laboratory also includes for instance the questionability of highly taken for granted models in achieving valid results. So, for example, the production and use of model organisms (animal models) became a source of uncertainty and dispute in the process of accomplishing reliable results for research into human health issues [47,48].…”
Section: The Culture Of Promise and Nanomedical Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nanomedical research asks for novel forms of assessing scientific practices and (nano-)objects involving the demanding process of characterization, questions concerning biodistribution, half-life prolongation, circulation time of novel drugs, controllability and sustainability of drug release, levels of intercellular concentration of nanodrugs and so on [46].The limits of taken for granted strategies, practices and technologies in the laboratory also includes for instance the questionability of highly taken for granted models in achieving valid results. So, for example, the production and use of model organisms (animal models) became a source of uncertainty and dispute in the process of accomplishing reliable results for research into human health issues [47,48].…”
Section: The Culture Of Promise and Nanomedical Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This problem is inherent in nanotechnology in general [ 217 ]. The fact that the problem is broader and very urgent is indicated by the introduction of the terms “crisis of translation” [ 218 ], reproducibility crisis [ 219 , 220 ], and other similar phrases expressing concern about the slow progress in this area, into scientific circulation.…”
Section: Problems Of Medical Application Of Magnetic Nanoparticlesmentioning
confidence: 99%