Navigating the Brain's Labyrinth: Delivering Drugs to Destroy Brain Cancer - Breanna Giles

Year
2025
Tags
brain cancer
drug delivery
aptamers
blood–brain barrier
Trojan horse therapy
targeted treatment
molecular medicine
oncology
DNA therapeutics
nanomedicine
tumour targeting
precision medicine
Deakin
Summary

This project develops an “Aptamer Express,” a DNA-based Trojan horse designed to bypass the brain’s protective barriers, target tumours, and deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to brain cancer cells. The approach aims to overcome treatment resistance, improve precision, and reduce side effects, offering new hope for patients and their families.