Reza Nejadnik

Reza Nejadnik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on protein pharmaceuticals, formulation optimization, and biophysical characterization of therapeutic proteins. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, with postdoctoral experience at institutions including The University of Texas, Northwestern University, and Radboud University Nijmegen. Prior to academia, he led formulation development at Sanofi's Global Biologic Drug Product team in Frankfurt, Germany. His work addresses challenges in protein aggregation, surfactant removal, and stability during manufacturing and delivery processes.

Education:

• PhD: Materials Science and Engineering, University of Groningen (2009)
• MSc: Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials), Amirkabir University of Technology
• BSc: Materials Science and Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology

Research Interests:

• Formulation and delivery of monoclonal antibodies and novel biologics
• Protein-surface interactions and adsorption mechanisms
• Stability of protein therapeutics under handling/administration conditions
• Development of closed-system drug delivery devices

Recent Research Trends: Recent studies emphasize formulation challenges in surfactant removal, antibody stability under compounding conditions, and aggregate formation during infusion. His work bridges fundamental biophysical insights with translational drug product development.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Nejadnik Laboratory, focusing on advancing protein pharmaceutical formulation and delivery technologies. Collaborates widely with industry partners and academic researchers in Europe and North America.