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Mark Byrne is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Rowan University's Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and leads research on biomaterials for therapeutic applications. Laboratory facilities focus on polymer engineering and drug delivery system development.
Research expertise includes biomimetic materials, therapeutic delivery systems, and ocular medical devices. Current projects develop extended-wear contact lenses for sustained drug delivery, nucleic acid nanocarriers for targeted therapy, and biodegradable nanogels for ophthalmic applications. Byrne collaborates with industry partners on silicone hydrogel materials and antimicrobial coatings.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on ocular drug delivery, including contact lens-based systems for sustained release (2022), nanocarriers for cataract treatment (2024), and polyelectrolyte complexes for ocular applications (2023). This work integrates material science with therapeutic objectives to improve treatment regimens.
Laboratory capabilities include polymer synthesis, material characterization, and drug release testing. Industry partnerships include projects with Gelest Inc. on silicone hydrogel development and INOLEX on biomedical coatings.
