معرفی
Dr. Qian Zhong is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on engineering biomaterials for precision diagnostics and therapeutics, particularly in cancer and chronic pulmonary disorders. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Wayne State University and completed postdoctoral training in Radiology at Stanford University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Wayne State University (Advisor: Prof. Sandro da Rocha)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Radiology, Stanford University (Mentor: Prof. Raag Airan)
Research Interests: Dr. Zhong develops modular biomaterials for disease biomarker profiling, noninvasive diagnostics, and targeted drug delivery. His lab focuses on:
- Inhalable biosensors for early cancer detection
- Ultrasound-responsive drug delivery systems
- Microenvironment-based therapeutic platforms
- Noninvasive delivery via pulmonary/nasal routes
Publications highlight advancements in fusogenic lipid nanocarriers, point-of-care diagnostics, and CRISPR-amplified biomarkers. His work bridges diagnostics and therapy to enable personalized precision medicine.
Labs/Teams: Zhong's lab at UT Austin integrates bioengineering, materials science, and clinical translation to advance noninvasive approaches for early disease detection and targeted therapy.
