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David Zaharoff is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill. His research focuses on developing localized immunotherapy delivery systems for cancer, esophageal disorders, and infectious diseases. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
His work emphasizes biomaterials-based strategies to control immune responses, aiming to reduce systemic side effects and enhance treatment efficacy. Key research areas include cancer immunotherapy, vaccine delivery, and immuno-engineering solutions for substance abuse.
- Education: Postdoc at National Cancer Institute, PhD (Duke), BS (UIUC)
- Labs: Zaharoff Lab (ImmunoEngineering Lab)
- Notable Awards: Rising Star Faculty Award (2015), Top 15 Funded Investigator (2015), NIH Fellows Award (2008-2009)
Recent projects include an intranasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and chitosan-based IL-12 therapies for bladder cancer. He has mentored over 15 graduate students and postdocs, with notable trainees like Maura Vrabel and Khue Nguyen advancing to postdoc and industry roles.
Grants include funding from the NC Biotechnology Center, CDMRP Lung Cancer Program, and Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program. His lab collaborates with institutions like MIT, Emory University, and Boston Scientific.
