With the fast development of biomedical and pharmaceutical science, a variety of drugs have appeared for many diseases. These drugs may vary in many aspects of chemistry and biology, making pharmacokinetics a non-negligible issue for efficient and safe treatment. The controlled delivery and release of drugs are becoming increasingly important and appeal to many scientists and medical corporations. Biomedical materials and nanotechnologies are becoming the key driving force of modern medical treatment of various diseases such as tumors, inflammation, and bacterial infection. The synthesis, structural, and physicochemical properties of drug carriers are important for determining the drug delivery and release profile while ensuring a safe therapeutic concentration. Rational design of advanced biomedical materials is vital for promising drug treatment. We are optimistic that the increasing innovations in biomedical materials with favorable bioactivities and controllable responsiveness will make an important contribution to the next generation of nanomedicine and biomedical engineering.

The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight and disseminate the advanced biomedical nanomaterials and hydrogels for drug delivery and controlled release. The article collection will accept original articles, reviews, mini reviews, and perspectives focused on, but not limited to, the following subtopics:
- Design, novel fabrication techniques, and characterization of polymeric/inorganic nanomaterials and hydrogels
- Design and engineering of new hydrogels for therapeutic and diagnostic delivery
- Biocompatibility of nanobiomaterials and hydrogels
- Stimuli-responsive biomaterials for drug delivery and gene therapy
- Engineered nanoplatforms for cancer therapy
- Bioactive nanomaterials for the regulation of inflammation
- Antibacterial materials for wound disinfection and tissue regeneration
- New hydrogels and nanostructured materials in bioprinting
- Hydrogels as nanocarriers

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