Ying Jiang

Ying Jiang, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Dartmouth College and a Medical Doctorate from Temple University. Her primary research focuses on nanotechnology-enabled biomedical solutions, particularly in drug delivery systems and neural interfaces.

Research interests span:

• Design of responsive nanoparticles for targeted drug/gene delivery
• siRNA therapeutics with anti-inflammatory applications
• Neural stimulation technologies using optoacoustic methods
• Surface engineering of nanomaterials for controlled biodistribution
• Nanoparticle-protein interactions for diagnostic monitoring

Her publication history (2003-present) demonstrates consistent focus on nanomedicine innovations, with recent work expanding into clinical applications for retinal disorders and stroke therapy. The research trajectory shows evolution from fundamental protein translocation studies to advanced therapeutic nanotechnology platforms.