معرفی
Kinan Alhallak is a part-time Lecturer in Biotechnology at Northeastern University's College of Science. His academic journey includes a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and postdoctoral research in lung immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Prior to academia, he worked as a Cell Bank Engineer at Takeda, focusing on commercial product manufacturing.
Education
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
- Majored in Biomedical Engineering at University of Arkansas
- Postdoctoral work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (lung type 2 inflammation)
Research Interests
Focuses on immunology, nanomedicine, and cell banking with applications in cancer therapy and drug delivery systems. Key areas include mast cell biology in lung inflammation, T cell engineering for cancer immunotherapy, and 3D tissue models for drug efficacy prediction. Specializes in nanoparticle-based therapies and regulatory compliance (cGMP, FDA applications).
Teaching & Industry Experience
- Designed innovation entrepreneurship courses at Northeastern (cGMP, FDA guidance)
- Cell bank engineering expertise at Takeda
Labs & Collaborations
Active in cancer immunotherapy research with a focus on nanoparticle platforms and tumor microenvironment targeting. Collaborates on translational projects bridging academia and industry.
