oa Editorial

We are very proud to present the first issue of Recent Patents in Nanomedicine for the year 2012, another new and exciting enterprise by Bentham Science Publishers. The readers shall find a wide, and exclusive variety of topics in this Journal, ranging from very fundamental studies of the nature of nano-bio interface, key for understanding biomedical phenomena at the nanoscale, to the very applied use of drug delivery systems in eyes and brain, being emerging areas with great potential. We have also included the details of some of the most innovative technologies recently developed by employing gold nanoparticles, microspheres and various polymers and bioploymers as drug carriers and/or smart systems, which are likely to open interesting venues for R&D in the coming years in the field, as we want the journal to keep our readers not only updated with the latest development, but also to offer them some clues on the technology to come. Finally, the Editorial team and myself are indebted to the authors, reviewers and readers of Recent Patents on Nanomedicine, for the faith, commitment and high quality job, which made this possible publication.