New Approach to Skin Cancer Treatment - Photothermal Therapy and Wound Healing

Explore a groundbreaking approach to skin cancer treatment in this guest lecture by Maria Herrero Herrero. Delve into the world of skin cancer, understanding its various types, including non-melanoma and melanoma cancers, and their impact on global health. Learn about current standard treatments and their limitations. Discover how combining different technologies on a single platform could revolutionize skin cancer therapy. Examine the potential of a novel dermal patch that integrates photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancer treatment with wound healing capabilities. Gain insights from Herrero Herrero's expertise as a Chemical Engineer and her research in biomaterials and tissue engineering. Understand the importance of innovative approaches in addressing the challenges posed by skin cancer, including its high incidence, mortality rates, and economic burden on society.