Development of Smart Biopolymer-Coated Gold Nanorods for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Funded by YÖK ADEP, Grant Nr. 50189, 06/2025-06/2027

Project title: Development of Smart Biopolymer-Coated Gold Nanorods for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Principal Investigator: Banu İyisan

Project Summary: The aim of the project is to develop smart hybrid biopolymer/gold nanorods for targeted cancer therapy applications. These nanomaterials are designed to target breast cancer while enabling simultaneous controlled drug release and photothermal therapy.