Kevin Rice

Kevin Rice, PhD is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Iowa's College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on innovative drug delivery systems, particularly gene therapy using DNA nanoparticles. He holds a BS in Chemistry/Biology from Marycrest College and a PhD in Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry from the University of Iowa.

• Education: BS - Marycrest College (Chemistry/Biology), PhD - University of Iowa (Medicinal Chemistry)

Dr. Rice's work emphasizes nanoparticle design for efficient gene delivery, exploring topics like fluorescent labeling optimization, heat-shrinkable carriers, and peptide-mediated transfection. His recent studies address challenges in liver-targeted therapies and high-throughput screening methods for hepatocytes.