Rebecca Cook

Rebecca Cook is an Associate Professor of Cancer Biology and Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. Her work focuses on nanomedicine, cancer biology, and drug delivery systems, with a particular emphasis on developing targeted therapies for diseases like breast cancer and arthritis. She also explores applications of biomedical engineering in addressing healthcare challenges, including community health worker programs and pandemic response strategies. Her research integrates molecular biology, polymer engineering, and imaging technologies to advance therapeutic delivery mechanisms and diagnostic tools. Recent studies highlight her contributions to siRNA conjugate design, antibody fusion proteins, and multiplexed platforms for early cancer detection.