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Ethan Lippmann is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurology at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His research focuses on blood-brain barrier (BBB) mechanisms using biomaterials, stem cells, and engineering tools to develop translational models for neurovascular disorders. Key interests include BBB dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease, drug delivery strategies, and 3D organoid systems.
Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
Research employs human pluripotent stem cells, biomaterial synthesis, and microfluidics to study BBB physiology and pathophysiology. Recent work includes lipid-siRNA conjugates for CNS delivery and engineered neurovascular units using human tissue. Collaborations span neuroscience, materials science, and molecular biology disciplines.
Grants include CZI pilot funding (2024) and NIH support. The Lippmann Lab, established in 2015, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and trains students in cutting-edge biomedical engineering techniques.
