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¹Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Maryland 20892, USA.

|May 7, 2011

Summary

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Theranostics publishes research on molecular imaging and therapeutics, including nanoparticle platforms and image-guided therapy. It encourages biomedical research for future theranostic applications.

Keywords:

molecular imaging molecular therapy nanomedicine theranostics

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Area of Science:

Multidisciplinary science encompassing molecular imaging, molecular therapeutics, and nanomedicine.

Background:

Theranostics bridges diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions.
Nanoparticle platforms are crucial for targeted drug delivery and imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

To publish innovative research in theranostics.
To foster advancements in image-guided therapy and translational nanomedicine.

Main Methods:

Publication of original research papers.
Encouraging a broad spectrum of biomedical research.

Main Results:

Dissemination of cutting-edge findings in theranostic applications.
Facilitation of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusions:

Theranostics advances the integration of diagnostics and therapeutics.
Promotes the development of novel nanomedicine and imaging techniques.