Aaron Mohs

Aaron Mohs, PhD is the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Pharmacy, where he holds a professorship in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. His academic profile integrates biomedical engineering, pharmacology, and oncology through innovative research and translational applications.

• Research Focus: Fluorescent imaging contrast agents for tumor surgery
• Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Key Collaborations: Surgical oncology, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering teams

Dr. Mohs' research explores fluorescence-guided tumor surgery and tumor metabolism-targeted drug delivery systems. His work leverages nanotechnology for real-time intraoperative imaging and pathogen detection, as evidenced by recent publications on NIR dye conjugates and paper-based sensors.

His 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) span pancreatic cancer imaging, antibiotic-resistant pathogen detection, and nanoparticle engineering. Specific topics include MUC4/MUC16 targeting, hyaluronic acid nanomaterials, and ratiometric sensor arrays for bacterial identification.