Jinming Gao

Jinming Gao is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Dallas, part of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. His research lies at the intersection of chemistry, biomedical engineering, and cancer therapeutics.

Education:

• B.Sci. in Chemistry, Peking University (1991)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Harvard University (1996)
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering, MIT (1998)

Dr. Gao's research focuses on biochemistry and chemical biology, particularly in nanomedicine, reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulation, and molecular imaging. He develops innovative materials such as pH-responsive MRI agents and superparamagnetic nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy. His work integrates chemical design with biological applications, especially in photodynamic therapy and PARP-mediated cell death.

His publications from 2013 show a strong emphasis on theranostics, MRI contrast agents (including CEST and 19F-MRI), and cancer detection and treatment. The research spans interdisciplinary domains, combining chemistry, oncology, and biomedical engineering to create novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Scientific Recognition:

• Article featured on the cover of Theranostics (2013)

Dr. Gao has collaborated with leading scientists in cancer research and imaging, including D.A. Boothman and A.D. Sherry. Although no formal advising or grant information is listed, his publication record suggests active involvement in high-impact, collaborative research. He also contributes to clinical translation of heme biology in photodynamic therapy.