University of Vermont

Using Nanotechnology to Fight Cancer

Chemistry professor Chris Landry is studying how to enhance the efficacy of cancer drugs by using nanotechnology to better transport these drugs. Because nano-materials have a great deal of internal volume, they can potentially transport more of a drug to the cell where it's needed.

This video is part of the award-winning series "Emerging Science," produced by Vermont Public Television with funding from Vermont EPSCoR.