Rahima Benhabbour

Rahima Benhabbour is an Associate Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with an adjunct appointment at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her work bridges polymer chemistry, engineering, and pharmacology to create innovative drug delivery platforms.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (McMaster University, 2008)
• MSc in Medicinal Chemistry (University of Minnesota, 2001)

Research focuses on polymer-based biomedical devices for HIV prevention and cancer treatment, emphasizing translational science and 3D-printed intravaginal rings. Articles highlight trends in biomaterials, multipurpose prevention, and nano-delivery systems.

• KL-2 CTSA Award (2015-2018) for HIV prophylaxis research

Teaches BMME 890 - Special Topics and BMME 900 - Research in Biomedical Engineering. Lab is affiliated with the Center in Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery and collaborates with clinical experts in HIV/oncology.