Amit Joshi

Amit Joshi is a Professor and Vice Chair for Research and Clinical Affairs in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin, with a secondary appointment as Professor in the MCW Department of Radiology. He directs the Nanomedicine & Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory (NIGIL), where his team develops innovative imaging and therapeutic approaches using nanotechnology.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2005) and a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Punjab University (2000). Dr. Joshi teaches specialized courses including BIEN 4931/5931 Special Topics in BME (Biomed Optics & Nanophotonics) and BIEN 6931 Special Topics in BME (Principles of Biomedical Optical Imaging & Therapy).

Dr. Joshi's research focuses on molecular image-guided and remote-triggered therapies, particularly using gold nanoparticles with tunable surface plasmons for imaging and photo-thermal ablation in breast cancer treatment. His work spans near-infrared optical imaging and tomography of lymphatics and multimodal optical-MRI contrast agent development. His approach integrates nanotechnology, optical imaging, and cancer biology to develop precision therapeutic interventions.

Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational imaging technologies, with particular emphasis on breast cancer, lymphatic imaging, and radiation injury assessment. His work consistently bridges fundamental nanoparticle science with clinical applications, demonstrating expertise in both engineering principles and biological systems.

Dr. Joshi has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple projects including an NIH R01 grant titled 'Leveraging genetic mapping for personalized targeting of breast cancer microenvironment' (2022-2027) and several grants from the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong institutional support for his innovative research in nanomedicine and image-guided interventions.

As Director of the Nanomedicine & Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory (NIGIL), Dr. Joshi leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on developing and translating nanotechnology-based solutions for cancer diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory serves as a hub for innovation at the intersection of biomedical engineering, oncology, and imaging sciences, with particular strengths in optical imaging instrumentation and nanoparticle therapeutics development.