معرفی
Gregory Hudalla, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Integra LifeSciences Term Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. He also serves as the Graduate Coordinator. His research focuses on developing functional nanomaterials through molecular self-assembly for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Key projects include glycosylated nanofibers targeting galectins and catalytic nanomedicines anchored to tissues via extracellular carbohydrates.
Education:
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2004
- M.S./Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 2006/2010
- NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow, Surgery, University of Chicago, 2013
Research Interests: Dr. Hudalla designs peptides that self-assemble into nanofibers to organize biologically active molecules. His work targets immune modulation for autoimmune diseases and inflammation, with applications in nanomedicine and biomaterials. Recent advancements include glycomaterials for immunotherapy and enzyme-retaining hydrogels.
Awards:
- Integra LifeSciences Term Professor (2023–2025)
- NSF CAREER Award (2015)
- Teaching Excellence Award (2015)
Advising & Grants: As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees doctoral training. His lab has secured funding from the NIBIB and NSF, supporting research on supramolecular biomaterials and immune engineering.
Labs: The Hudalla Lab, located in the Biomedical Sciences Building, focuses on translating peptide-based nanomaterials into clinical therapies.
