The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at the Kufa Technical Institute concluded a three-day training course on the most prominent uses of nanotechnology and its therapeutic applications. The course was presented by:
Assistant Professor Makarem Hisham Mohammed
Engineer Abbas Nasser Hussein
Lecturer Hawraa Saleh Thahir
The course covered the fundamental concepts of nanotechnology, along with a historical overview that included the first users of the technology.
It also focused on the most prominent types of nanotechnology and their widespread use in scientific research and medicine, as well as their main classifications.
The course also addressed the green system, which is preferred for maintaining ecological balance and reducing pollution and the spread of agricultural waste.
The course also covered the use of nanoparticles as a modern technology with an effective role in combating bacteria. Nanoparticles weaken bacterial cells through several mechanisms, most notably the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). These ROS disrupt the cell membrane, disable proteins and enzymes, and damage the bacteria’s genetic material, thus limiting its ability to grow and reproduce. The importance of this technology lies in the fact that it represents a promising approach to combating antibiotic resistance and enhancing modern medical and health applications.
