Kevin McHughمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Kevin McHugh is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and a CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research. He leads the McHugh Lab, which focuses on developing biomaterial microdevices for drug delivery, cancer immunotherapy, and tissue engineering using advanced fabrication techniques like multi-photon 3D printing. His work bridges materials science, immunology, and global health, with a particular emphasis on single-injection vaccines and controlled-release systems. Education Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (2014) M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (2012) B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (2009) Research Interests McHugh’s lab explores three core areas: Drug Delivery: Designing systems for targeted drug release to improve vaccine efficacy and chronic disease management. Cancer Immunotherapy: Developing localized immunostimulatory therapies to enhance anti-tumor responses. Tissue Engineering: Creating bioinstructive scaffolds for functional tissue regeneration. Recent projects include a $2M CPRIT grant for cancer immunotherapy and Gates Foundation funding to develop combination vaccines for the developing world. Grants & Awards CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research NIH R21 Award (2024) NIH R25 Award (2024) Gates Foundation Grant (2024) Lab & Collaborations The McHugh Lab collaborates on translational research, with a focus on clinical feasibility. Notable achievements include microneedle-based vaccination record systems and heat-stable vaccine microparticles. The lab actively trains students in bioengineering, materials science, and immunology.
- Biomaterials
- Biofabrication
- Drug Delivery
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