Nano Drug Delivery Systems for Colon Cancer: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications

Nano Drug Delivery Systems for Colon Cancer: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications is a breakthrough exploration that delves into the latest advancements in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide, composed of 15 detailed chapters, focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of various nanodrug delivery systems, showcasing how nanoparticulate drug carriers can significantly enhance therapeutic efficacy through strategic design. Aimed at graduates, clinical researchers, and scientists, this book addresses the complexities and challenges in drug and gene delivery. Beyond its technical insights, this book highlights the global health impact of colon cancer and offers a roadmap for developing more efficient and targeted treatments.

It serves as a vital resource, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge and advancements that have the potential to revolutionize colon cancer therapeutics. This book’s interdisciplinary approach ensures it is a beacon of knowledge for those seeking to navigate and innovate within this critical field.

• Delivers an in-depth exploration of the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems
• Unveils groundbreaking and state-of-the-art approaches in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment, placing readers at the cutting edge of medical innovation
• Showcases how strategic design methodologies can dramatically boost therapeutic efficacy, paving the way for more effective colon cancer treatments

Arun Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rayat Bahra University V.P.O. Sahauran, India. He completed his M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Galgotias University, Greater Noida. His research interests include nano-formulation, blockchain, IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cancer biology, and neuroscience. He has contributed to academic books and book chapters and has published review articles in the areas of pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare technology. His work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches integrating pharmaceutical research with emerging digital and computational technologies.

Dr. Vipan Kumar is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CGC University, Mohali, India. He received his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India, where he was awarded fellowship support from the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, and the development of novel therapeutic agents for cancer and metabolic disorders. Dr. Kumar has published over 35 research and review articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has authored and edited 04 national and international books, along with several book chapters. He also holds 04 Indian patents in the areas of drug discovery and nanomedicine. His academic achievements have been recognized with several honors, including the Backbone Award (2025–26) from CGC University, Mohali, and the Devi Lal Memorial Award (2020–21) from JCD Vidyapeeth, Sirsa, for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Kumar serves on the editorial boards of multiple international journals and acts as a reviewer for several reputed publications. He has delivered more than 30 oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific meetings and actively contributes to academic governance and policy development through his roles in ethical committees, inspection teams, examination committees, and university Boards of Studies.

Dr. Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland, India. His research focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes, including strategies for oral insulin delivery and the use of natural products to mimic signaling pathways. He is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society. Dr. Prabhakar serves on the editorial boards of, and acts as a reviewer for, several national and international scientific journals. He has published extensively in his field and has contributed to numerous books and book chapters. He has also presented his research at scientific meetings and conferences.

Dr. Meenakshi Dhanawat is an Associate Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Haryana, with many years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicinal Chemistry. She completed her Master's degree at NIPER, Mohali, focusing on glycosylamino acids, and earned her Ph.D. from IIT-BHU, Varanasi, investigating CNS drug delivery targeting 5HT1A/2A receptors. Her research encompasses synthetic and heterocyclic chemistry, nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, prodrug design, complexation, polymer chemistry, and herbal drug extraction. Dr. Dhanawat has received notable international recognition, including a travel grant from the AAPS Drug Delivery and Development section for the 2010 National Biotechnology Conference in California, and international travel grants from DBT and DST, Government of India, for conferences in California and Munich. Her distinguished honors include the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, affirming her sustained contributions to pharmaceutical research and academic excellence.

Dr. Neeraj Mishra is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Gwalior. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in pharmaceutics, with particular expertise in novel drug delivery systems, localized and targeted drug delivery, and nanocarrier-based therapeutics for disease. His formulations and controlled delivery approaches are aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes. Dr. Mishra has supervised postgraduate and doctoral research scholars, has contributed widely to academic literature through research publications, books, and book chapters with leading international publishers. He has won several awards including Outstanding Scientist Award, and Distinguished Professor Award. He is associated with innovation in pharmaceutical sciences through patented research contributions. Over the course of his career, he has received several academic and scientific recognitions for his contributions to teaching, and research. He has been recognized internationally for his research impact and scholarly contributions.