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Isaacson et al, J Control Release. 2022; 344:39-49 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/2c5f1924-4093-4472-840e-83ec216e1961/hatlevik-et-al-macromol-biosci.png Projects - Make it stand out Protein-based polymer liquid embolics for cerebral aneurysms. Jensen et. al., Acta Biomaterialia. 2022; 151:174-182 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/e4b835ef-dc1b-4b59-90ff-b3710df70f4f/silica-nanoparticles.jpg Projects - Make it stand out Silica nanoparticles can be fabricated with different physicochemical properties such as shapes, sizes, geometries, and densities. We investigate how these structural features influence their biological fate and potential downstream adverse effects. Figure adapted from various publications and images in the lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/22a3d833-5dfc-4c93-aa92-d38e61c1b8fc/LNP+publication+1.jpg Projects - Make it stand out Transdermal delivery of ultradeformable cationic liposomes complexed with miR211-5p (UCL-211) stabilizes BRAF600E+ melanocytic nevi. Chhibber et al., Journal of Controlled Release. 2025; 381:113586 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/ac6284d9-3440-4785-9738-4402da201e24/ecmo.png Projects - Make it stand out Modification of drugs to prevent ECMO circuit adsorption. Khurana et al. AAPS J. 2023; 25(4):52 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/b735cd17-9397-4e9d-9c3b-7702489ff3e7/normal-tumor-tissue.jpg Projects - Make it stand out Passive accumulation of indocyanine green in tumor via the enhanced permeability and retention effect. Khurana et al., Head and Neck. 2023; 45(7):1728-1740 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/eb129b29-494c-45e5-9227-b37d04ecf028/khurana-et-al-nanomedicine.jpg Projects - Make it stand out Vascular permeability in chronic rhinosinusitis enhances accumulation and retention of liposomes. Khurana et al., Nanomedicine. 2021; 38:102453 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/dc88367e-1a5d-4ecf-824d-d1f373c61923/subrahmanyam-et-al-j-control-release.png Projects - Make it stand out Targeting the tumor extracellular matrix by modifying the side chains of water-soluble polymers with collagen mimetic peptides. 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Left to right: Dr. Hamid Ghandehari, Adnan Md, Sushanto Kumar Saha, Debika Ghatak, Prince Amankwah Baffour Minkah, John Michael Thomas, Dr. Bhuvan Yathavan, Kholod Elhasany, Priyanka Arunachalam, Tanya Chhibber, Dr. Cansu Ümran Tunç, Oliver Hubbard, Fatemah Zarei, Nejra Mujkanović, Dr. Nitish Khurana, Dr. Abby Pulsipher. Not pictured: Andy Yu, Hallie McCarthy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284380520-SXF1IN714T1IQLLPZX0M/controlled-release-society-annual-meeting-july-2023.jpg Gallery Our lab members at the Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting in July 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284392759-YQM1ZZUW5ETYE59FDO2F/ubec-2023.jpg Gallery Lab members at Utah Biomedical Engineering Conference 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284391520-9DANX2BMSCH2GFVGJ7F5/summer-interns-farewell-kamiya.jpg Gallery We gathered in June 2023 to welcome our summer interns and say farewell and good luck to Kamiya Watkins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284374364-N5BOWXWEF6UN450OM58P/2022-holiday-party.jpg Gallery Lab members and their families at the 2022 Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics Holiday Party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284380389-QAYAE66B82JBSYXJNVVZ/christmas-tree-2022.jpg Gallery Decorating the lab Christmas tree in November 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284382510-H6CHGFFTQYSRRO3M1WCG/fall-hike.jpg Gallery We enjoyed hiking the Solitude to Twin Lake loop, starting at the beautiful Silver Lake, with views well-worth the climb! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284387571-E9FBW7MVA3QW7VHBD46Z/october-hike.jpg Gallery The Ghandehari Lab and their families enjoyed hiking the Solitude to Twin Lake loop, starting at the beautiful Silver Lake, with views well-worth the climb! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284384977-6R6OVSEEAD1BWYM4EES6/international-symposium-on-recent-advances-in-drug-delivery-systems-2022.png Gallery In February 2022, our lab members attended and presented posters at the 18th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems 2022: A tribute to the Late Sung Wan Kim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284390956-VBTWB28A8F05VNEFAXSI/presented-posters-2022.png Gallery In February 2022, Ghandehari Lab members attended and presented posters at the 18th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems 2022: A tribute to the Late Sung Wan Kim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284379072-TJF5MZZOPP5QZ85130K8/bhuvan-and-nithya-presenting-posters-2022.png Gallery Bhuvan and Nithya presenting their posters at the 18th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems 2022: A tribute to the Late Sung Wan Kim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284378969-NE83QCWAAC1U6WGVK8B1/attended-symposium-2022.png Gallery In February 2022, Ghandehari Lab members attended and presented posters at the 18th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Systems 2022: A tribute to the Late Sung Wan Kim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284383353-EC9KZO5PDRGZDXW0QO8T/fitts-park-2021.jpg Gallery On October 2, 2021, the lab members, plus their family and friends, gathered at Fitts Park for dinner, games, and socializing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284381440-OEEDTTFK6D18XBFXRY25/dinner-games-2021.jpg Gallery On October 2, 2021, the lab members, plus their family and friends, gathered at Fitts Park for dinner, games, and socializing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284383077-VEONLR6JFW548J4GVNGG/dougles-steinhauff-defense.jpg Gallery In January 2022, the lab gathered to celebrate lab member Douglas Steinhauff successfully defending his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Congratulations Doug! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284389022-5PPE7318MEGP20IFBD6U/ski-day.jpg Gallery On March 12, 2022, members of the Ghandehari Lab, joined by other friends from the department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry went for a ski day at Brighton. The group ranged from first-time to advanced skiers, but everyone enjoyed the beautiful day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284374333-84579I13VPY7NJLPP43V/2022-ski-day.jpg Gallery On March 12, 2022, members of the Ghandehari Lab, joined by other friends from the department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry went for a ski day at Brighton. The group ranged from first-time to advanced skiers, but everyone enjoyed the beautiful day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284390544-X4FR7XFGF2MB3F6Z863P/sugar-house-park.jpg Gallery Ghandehari Lab members and their families on a beautiful evening in Sugar House Park celebrating our three Spring 2021 graduates. Congratulations to Nitish Khurana (PhD, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Blair Armstrong (Honors Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering), and Grey Garrett (Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284386191-8VT7AI50QFUBRV6XUBTG/lab-meeting-fall-2020.png Gallery Lab meetings during the pandemic. Top row, left to right: Tanya Chhibber, Paris Jafari, Jason Grunberger, Orlando Antelope. Second row, left to right: Matt Talbot, Nithya Subrahmanyam, Grey Garrett, Doug Steinhauff. Third row, left to right: Shirley Luo, Ziad Mahmassani, Hamid Ghandehari, Hallie McCarthy. Fourth row, left to right: Oyvind Hatlevik, Alexa Ellis, Bhuvan Yathavan, Blair Armstrong. Bottom row, left to right: Raziye Mohammadpur, Nitish Khurana. Not pictured: Justin Neilson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284384536-48BF3R6NG4ATHV5ACW9Q/international-symposium-on-drug-and-gene-delivery-2020.jpg Gallery Ghandehari group and alumni at the International Symposium on Drug and Gene Delivery in Honor of Jindrich Kopecek, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284392240-H2ZO2R1SN8G0S5W31H6U/supreme-runs.jpg Gallery Grey, Matt, Blair, Doug, and Hamid ready to roll on Supreme runs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284383750-0U2BC3PAYU5AM6N3F1N0/holiday-party-2019.jpg Gallery PHCEU Department Holiday Party, December 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284375644-MDEGPMNPBNPNRQMST414/bell-canyon-hike.jpg Gallery Group hike in Bell Canyon – South of Salt Lake City, October 2019: Gorgeous day with beautiful Fall colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1703284387673-OFYMYEGWNVXGIPMG9K32/martin-farewell.jpg Gallery Congratulations to Martin – 2019 PhD recipient. https://www.ghandeharilab.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-06-20 https://www.ghandeharilab.com/news daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/922f19fd-b4e3-4c8f-b751-9c0cbe0c8d8c/CRS+biobarriers.jpg News - Make it stand out Left to Right: Dr. Ghandehari, Metin, Sushanto, and Max https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/48b4e398-18cd-4f18-89e5-d53b8cd8f418/nitish-khurana.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/48b4e398-18cd-4f18-89e5-d53b8cd8f418/nitish-khurana.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1d2952fe-b380-483e-9dde-ed96ff649e44/tanya-chhibber.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/22b3403f-512c-480e-9a41-4f713a4ebb9e/best+posters+retreat.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/eb29faa0-3314-47dc-a20f-93106e533c2d/UBEC2025.jpeg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5fa46ed2-cac7-43ac-91d1-b17ea080fec8/oliver-hubbard.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9fc3e179-af31-4745-abdf-f9f94fc2cee9/hamid-ghandehari.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/67b2f6a9-f87f-4efd-b92a-6ea04418c85e/debika-ghatak.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/3d9e6480-760a-400b-b1b4-e0b7415b6573/tanya.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/dba7ed60-7420-4a31-b80c-260651b97e69/UBEC+2024+news1.png News https://www.ghandeharilab.com/news-past daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://www.ghandeharilab.com/research-group/alumni daily 0.75 2025-11-26 https://www.ghandeharilab.com/research-group/lab-members daily 0.75 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9fc3e179-af31-4745-abdf-f9f94fc2cee9/hamid-ghandehari.jpg Lab Members - Hamid Ghandehari, PhD Principal Investigator I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from The University of Utah. My PhD training was under Professor Jindřich Kopeček, a pioneer in macromolecular therapeutics. Currently our lab focuses on novel methods of controlled drug delivery and better understanding of the influence of physicochemical properties of nanoparticles on their toxicity. I spend most of my time doing research, teaching, and academic service. In my free time, I like to spend time with family, travel, hike, and ski. I grew up in Tehran-Iran before immigrating to the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6efcf1f9-7ee2-4a91-959a-3797dfe21751/abby-pulsipher.jpg Lab Members - Abby Pulsipher, PhD Research Assistant Professor My research is focused on developing and evaluating new disease models, therapeutics and drug delivery systems, and diagnostic solutions for upper airway diseases and head and neck oncology, as well as elucidating the pathophysiologic mechanisms underpinning these conditions. I head the UROC Innovations Lab Team members and collaborators [https://uroclab.com/]. I grew up in Centreville, Virginia, and got my B.S. from the University of Virginia. I got my Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I completed my postdoc in Chemical Glycobiology at the California Institute of Technology. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, hiking, and exploring the Mountain West, spending time with my adventure partner, Jeremy, and our two cats, Tug and Grizzy. Lab website → https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/48b4e398-18cd-4f18-89e5-d53b8cd8f418/nitish-khurana.jpg Lab Members - Nitish Khurana, PhD Research AssISTANT PROFESSOR My projects in the lab focus on improving patient quality of life at the interface of pediatric pharmacology, otolaryngology, biomaterials, and drug delivery. I grew up in Delhi, India, and received my B.Sc. from Delhi University, majoring in Chemistry. I received my M.Sc. from Pune University majoring in Medicinal Chemistry and my Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutics Chemistry from The University of Utah. In my free time, you can find me cooking, listening to music, spending time with my friends, or simply spending a day inside with a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/c9e40a89-eda3-4c4c-b848-9a487668b916/cansu-umran-tunc.jpg Lab Members - Cansu Ümran Tunç, PhD Research ASsociate My research focuses on the design and synthesis of nanoparticles for mRNA delivery. I am from Adana, Turkiye; I received my B.S. from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics, and my PhD in Biotechnology from Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye. In my free time, you can find me spending time with my son, camping, swimming, traveling, and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5bf5a219-e02b-4a18-b83c-4fda896f38bc/priyanka-arunachalam.jpg Lab Members - Priyanka Arunachalam PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My research assesses the immunotoxicity of PEGylated silica nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. I am from Chennai, India. I received my Bachelor of Technology, majoring in Bioengineering, and my Master of Technology in Medical Nanotechnology from SASTRA University, India. In my free time, you can find me doing yoga, road biking, or practicing music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6847c823-91e6-4d38-8af7-2ebe24c62648/kholod-elhasany.jpg Lab Members - Kholod Elhasany PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on matrix-mediated delivery of glycosaminoglycans with silk-elastinlike copolymers for prophylactic treatment of radiation-induced proctitis. I am from Alexandria, Egypt. I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and my M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Alexandria University. I like to hike, bake, and lift weights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/67b2f6a9-f87f-4efd-b92a-6ea04418c85e/debika-ghatak.jpg Lab Members - Debika Ghatak PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research project focuses on the prevention of drug adsorption in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) systems’ components. I grew up in India where I received my B. Tech in Biotechnology from the West Bengal University of Technology. I received my M. Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka (NITK). In my free time, you can find me reading novels or practicing the Indian classical dance form Kathak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5fa46ed2-cac7-43ac-91d1-b17ea080fec8/oliver-hubbard.jpg Lab Members - Oliver Hamilton Hubbard PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research project focuses on developing a low-cost mimic of an ECMO oxygenator for high throughput screening of drugs passing through the life support system. Data from my research can be used to optimize drug dosing for patients on ECMO. I was born and raised around the US Midwest before moving to Utah in my teens. I received my B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Utah. In my free time, I like to ski, climb, anything in the mountains! As well, I love to play the drums, play video games, and read novels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7d0ad31d-13b2-45e7-9bde-4b0965ab91de/adnan-md.jpg Lab Members - Adnan Md PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing mesoporous silica nanoparticles and exploring the influence of their physicochemical properties such as shape on immunotoxic effects. I am from Chittagong, Bangladesh, a coastal area. I received my B.S. from International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, majoring in Pharmacy, and my M.S. in Biomedical Science from Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. In my free time, you can find me doing outdoor activities like cricket, soccer, hiking, or fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/22656237-157f-446a-9609-71406740f9e2/prince-amankwah-baffour-minkar.jpg Lab Members - Prince Amankwah Baffour Minkah PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My project focuses on synthetic glycosaminoglycans-based therapeutics to target locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. I grew up in Kumasi, Ghana. I obtained my PharmD from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. In my free time, I like to eat, sleep, watch movies and hang out with friends. You will always find me listening to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7aa5c01f-3ebb-4e30-8a9d-fb1ee9190872/sushanto-kumar-saha.jpg Lab Members - Sushanto Kumar Saha PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering I focus on the investigation of immunotoxicity of silica nanoparticles. I am from Bangladesh. I received my Bachelor of Science from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you will find me exploring new cities and states. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/71a50b7c-0f9e-4c4c-a03f-af3c8f8e60a0/john-michael-thomas.jpg Lab Members - John Michael Thomas PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My project is to develop, characterize, and test the efficacy of protein-based polymeric materials as embolic drug delivery scaffolds for treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. I am from Winter Park, Florida. I received my B.S. from the University of Florida majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you can find me skiing, hiking, and exploring the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7a4a2e1d-af31-4fe3-af77-05953a530bb2/fatemeh-zarei.jpg Lab Members - Fatemah Zarei Haji Abadi PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on designing liposomal systems for delivery of indocyanine green in order to improve surgical outcomes in patients with HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas (OPSCC). I was born and raised in Bandarabbas, Iran, and received my Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. In my free time, I like to read, paint, and try new cooking and baking recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/458b51be-e7c7-4b0e-b27e-26b03d3017ec/Kahlil.png Lab Members - Kahlil Monje undergraduate student, biomedical engineering My project focuses on developing tissue phantoms to study the encapsulation and retention of fluorescent ICG dye for application in cancer tissue identification during transoral robotic surgery. I grew up in Boise, Idaho, and came to the University of Utah to major in biomedical engineering. In my free time, I like to learn songs and play guitar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/d1f0e1a2-67f0-4578-8f62-2f6c34f796af/Andrew.jpeg Lab Members - Andrew Larsen undergraduate student, biomedical engineering My research project focuses on the validation of our novel high-throughput screening method for drugs in low-cost mimic ECMO circuits. I am from Holladay, Utah, and am a student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah. In my free time, I like to adventure in the outdoors, including skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7c4f47ab-0bc3-4d26-905a-c00481ec23da/Ian+Kim.jpeg Lab Members - Ian Kim high school student My research project focuses on the liposomal encapsulation of the propofol drug to reduce its adsorption to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) system components. I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and have been living here the majority of my life. In my free time, I like going on hikes with my dog, listening to music, and playing the cello. https://www.ghandeharilab.com/research-group/lab-members-1 daily 0.75 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9fc3e179-af31-4745-abdf-f9f94fc2cee9/hamid-ghandehari.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Hamid Ghandehari, PhD Principal Investigator I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from The University of Utah. My PhD training was under Professor Jindřich Kopeček, a pioneer in macromolecular therapeutics. Currently our lab focuses on novel methods of controlled drug delivery and better understanding of the influence of physicochemical properties of nanoparticles on their toxicity. I spend most of my time doing research, teaching, and academic service. In my free time, I like to spend time with family, travel, hike, and ski. I grew up in Tehran-Iran before immigrating to the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6efcf1f9-7ee2-4a91-959a-3797dfe21751/abby-pulsipher.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6efcf1f9-7ee2-4a91-959a-3797dfe21751/abby-pulsipher.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Abby Pulsipher, PhD Research Assistant Professor My research is focused on developing and evaluating new disease models, therapeutics and drug delivery systems, and diagnostic solutions for upper airway diseases and head and neck oncology, as well as elucidating the pathophysiologic mechanisms underpinning these conditions. I head the UROC Innovations Lab Team members and collaborators [https://uroclab.com/]. I grew up in Centreville, Virginia, and got my B.S. from the University of Virginia. I got my Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I completed my postdoc in Chemical Glycobiology at the California Institute of Technology. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, hiking, and exploring the Mountain West, spending time with my adventure partner, Jeremy, and our two cats, Tug and Grizzy. Lab website → https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/48b4e398-18cd-4f18-89e5-d53b8cd8f418/nitish-khurana.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Nitish Khurana, PhD Research Associate My projects in the lab focus on improving patient quality of life at the interface of pediatric pharmacology, otolaryngology, biomaterials, and drug delivery. I grew up in Delhi, India, and received my B.Sc. from Delhi University, majoring in Chemistry. I received my M.Sc. from Pune University majoring in Medicinal Chemistry and my Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutics Chemistry from The University of Utah. In my free time, you can find me cooking, listening to music, spending time with my friends, or simply spending a day inside with a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/c9e40a89-eda3-4c4c-b848-9a487668b916/cansu-umran-tunc.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Cansu Ümran Tunç, PhD Post Doctoral Researcher My research focuses on design and synthesis of nanoparticles for mRNA delivery. I am from Turkiye; I received my B.S. from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics and my Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye. In my free time, you can find me spending time with my son, camping, swimming, and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/8184d8db-178c-4fdf-97a8-8262e2f1326e/bhuvaneshkumar-yathavan.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Bhuvaneshkumar Yathavan, PhD Post Doctoral Researcher My research explores the potential use of recombinant polymers for 3D bioprinting and as liquid embolics. I am from Chennai, India. I received my Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Anna University, India, M.S. in Biological Engineering from Utah State University, and my Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmaceutics from the University of Utah. I enjoy hiking and playing racquetball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5bf5a219-e02b-4a18-b83c-4fda896f38bc/priyanka-arunachalam.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Priyanka Arunachalam PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My research assesses the immunotoxicity of PEGylated silica nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. I am from Chennai, India. I received my Bachelor of Technology, majoring in Bioengineering, and my Master of Technology in Medical Nanotechnology from SASTRA University, India. In my free time, you can find me doing yoga, road biking, or practicing music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1d2952fe-b380-483e-9dde-ed96ff649e44/tanya-chhibber.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Tanya Chhibber PhD Gradute Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on developing transdermal systems for delivering miRNAs and small molecule drugs as chemopreventive therapies against melanoma. I grew up at the foothills of the Himalayas in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, India. I received my B. Pharm and M. Pharm from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. In my free time, I like to hike and explore the beautiful canyons around Salt Lake City, swim, work on my art and craft projects, or learn new techniques. I also enjoy cooking and baking or trying new places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6847c823-91e6-4d38-8af7-2ebe24c62648/kholod-elhasany.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Kholod Elhasany PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on matrix-mediated delivery of glycosaminoglycans with silk-elastinlike copolymers for prophylactic treatment of radiation-induced proctitis. I am from Alexandria, Egypt. I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and my M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Alexandria University. I like to hike, bake, and lift weights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/67b2f6a9-f87f-4efd-b92a-6ea04418c85e/debika-ghatak.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Debika Ghatak PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research project focuses on the prevention of drug adsorption in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) systems’ components. I grew up in India where I received my B. Tech in Biotechnology from the West Bengal University of Technology. I received my M. Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka (NITK). In my free time, you can find me reading novels or practicing the Indian classical dance form Kathak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5aca6536-88ad-4eb4-8219-8e010ef8bcdc/jason-grunberger.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Jason Grunberger PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics I research the immunotoxicity of silica nanoparticles. I grew up in Santa Cruz, California, and received my B.S. in Biology from Sonoma State University. In my free time, I like to fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7d0ad31d-13b2-45e7-9bde-4b0965ab91de/adnan-md.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Adnan Md PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing mesoporous silica nanoparticles and exploring the influence of their physicochemical properties such as shape on immunotoxic effects. I am from Chittagong, Bangladesh, a coastal area. I received my B.S. from International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, majoring in Pharmacy, and my M.S. in Biomedical Science from Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. In my free time, you can find me doing outdoor activities like cricket, soccer, hiking, or fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/22656237-157f-446a-9609-71406740f9e2/prince-amankwah-baffour-minkar.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Prince Amankwah Baffour Minkah PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My project focuses on synthetic glycosaminoglycans-based therapeutics to target locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. I grew up in Kumasi, Ghana. I obtained my PharmD from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. In my free time, I like to eat, sleep, watch movies and hang out with friends. You will always find me listening to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/f99f86b5-b8f0-4345-ac6b-ef1e530ad90d/nejra-mujkanovic.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Nejra Mujkanović PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics I research controlled drug delivery for chronic rhinosinusitis. I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my B.S. from San José State University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. When not in the lab, you can find me baking or exploring new places with my film camera! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7aa5c01f-3ebb-4e30-8a9d-fb1ee9190872/sushanto-kumar-saha.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Sushanto Kumar Saha PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering I focus on the investigation of immunotoxicity of silica nanoparticles. I am from Bangladesh. I received my Bachelor of Science from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you will find me exploring new cities and states. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/71a50b7c-0f9e-4c4c-a03f-af3c8f8e60a0/john-michael-thomas.jpg TEST: Lab Members - John Michael Thomas PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My project is to develop, characterize, and test the efficacy of protein-based polymeric materials as embolic drug delivery scaffolds for treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. I am from Winter Park, Florida. I received my B.S. from the University of Florida majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you can find me skiing, hiking, and exploring the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7a4a2e1d-af31-4fe3-af77-05953a530bb2/fatemeh-zarei.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Fatemah Zarei Haji Abadi PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on designing liposomal systems for delivery of indocyanine green in order to improve surgical outcomes in patients with HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas (OPSCC). I was born and raised in Bandarabbas, Iran, and received my Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. In my free time, I like to read, paint, and try new cooking and baking recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/c2a9a0f0-33a7-4107-b809-d2195fd6703f/metin-onbasi.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Metin Onbasi Visiting Pharmacy Student My research is on developing indocyanine green delivery systems to improve surgical outcomes in HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I am from Lüdenscheid, Germany, but I was born in Dortmund. I received my degree in Pharmacy from the Philipps-Universität Marburg. I like to travel, play sports, and video games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1f9c3cf9-de59-483d-afbd-941b6c2b9bdc/andy-yu.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Andy Yue Yu Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My research focuses on creating a high throughput and inexpensive mimic of an ECMO circuit. I am currently an undergraduate majoring in biomedical engineering. I was born and raised in Utah, but my parents came from China. In my free time, I play on my computer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9eda0cdb-54a1-42a2-be54-9b64931a3666/hallie-mccarthy.jpg TEST: Lab Members - Hallie McCarthy Administrative Assistant I provide administrative support to the Utah Center for Nanomedicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics. I grew up in Woodland, California, and Fairfax County, Virginia. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with family. https://www.ghandeharilab.com/research-group/lab-members-3 daily 0.75 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9fc3e179-af31-4745-abdf-f9f94fc2cee9/hamid-ghandehari.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Hamid Ghandehari, PhD Principal Investigator I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from The University of Utah. My PhD training was under Professor Jindřich Kopeček, a pioneer in macromolecular therapeutics. Currently our lab focuses on novel methods of controlled drug delivery and better understanding of the influence of physicochemical properties of nanoparticles on their toxicity. I spend most of my time doing research, teaching, and academic service. In my free time, I like to spend time with family, travel, hike, and ski. I grew up in Tehran-Iran before immigrating to the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6efcf1f9-7ee2-4a91-959a-3797dfe21751/abby-pulsipher.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Abby Pulsipher, PhD Research Assistant Professor My research is focused on developing and evaluating new disease models, therapeutics and drug delivery systems, and diagnostic solutions for upper airway diseases and head and neck oncology, as well as elucidating the pathophysiologic mechanisms underpinning these conditions. I head the UROC Innovations Lab Team members and collaborators [https://uroclab.com/]. I grew up in Centreville, Virginia, and got my B.S. from the University of Virginia. I got my Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I completed my postdoc in Chemical Glycobiology at the California Institute of Technology. In my free time, you can find me rock climbing, hiking, and exploring the Mountain West, spending time with my adventure partner, Jeremy, and our two cats, Tug and Grizzy. Lab website → https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/48b4e398-18cd-4f18-89e5-d53b8cd8f418/nitish-khurana.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Nitish Khurana, PhD Research Associate My projects in the lab focus on improving patient quality of life at the interface of pediatric pharmacology, otolaryngology, biomaterials, and drug delivery. I grew up in Delhi, India, and received my B.Sc. from Delhi University, majoring in Chemistry. I received my M.Sc. from Pune University majoring in Medicinal Chemistry and my Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutics Chemistry from The University of Utah. In my free time, you can find me cooking, listening to music, spending time with my friends, or simply spending a day inside with a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/c9e40a89-eda3-4c4c-b848-9a487668b916/cansu-umran-tunc.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Cansu Ümran Tunç, PhD Post Doctoral Researcher My research focuses on design and synthesis of nanoparticles for mRNA delivery. I am from Turkiye; I received my B.S. from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics and my Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye. In my free time, you can find me spending time with my son, camping, swimming, and reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5bf5a219-e02b-4a18-b83c-4fda896f38bc/priyanka-arunachalam.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Priyanka Arunachalam PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My research assesses the immunotoxicity of PEGylated silica nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. I am from Chennai, India. I received my Bachelor of Technology, majoring in Bioengineering, and my Master of Technology in Medical Nanotechnology from SASTRA University, India. In my free time, you can find me doing yoga, road biking, or practicing music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1d2952fe-b380-483e-9dde-ed96ff649e44/tanya-chhibber.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Tanya Chhibber PhD Gradute Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on developing transdermal systems for delivering miRNAs and small molecule drugs as chemopreventive therapies against melanoma. I grew up at the foothills of the Himalayas in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, India. I received my B. Pharm and M. Pharm from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. In my free time, I like to hike and explore the beautiful canyons around Salt Lake City, swim, work on my art and craft projects, or learn new techniques. I also enjoy cooking and baking or trying new places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/6847c823-91e6-4d38-8af7-2ebe24c62648/kholod-elhasany.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Kholod Elhasany PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on matrix-mediated delivery of glycosaminoglycans with silk-elastinlike copolymers for prophylactic treatment of radiation-induced proctitis. I am from Alexandria, Egypt. I received my B.S. in Pharmacy and my M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Alexandria University. I like to hike, bake, and lift weights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/67b2f6a9-f87f-4efd-b92a-6ea04418c85e/debika-ghatak.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Debika Ghatak PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research project focuses on the prevention of drug adsorption in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) systems’ components. I grew up in India where I received my B. Tech in Biotechnology from the West Bengal University of Technology. I received my M. Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka (NITK). In my free time, you can find me reading novels or practicing the Indian classical dance form Kathak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/5aca6536-88ad-4eb4-8219-8e010ef8bcdc/jason-grunberger.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Jason Grunberger PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics I research the immunotoxicity of silica nanoparticles. I grew up in Santa Cruz, California, and received my B.S. in Biology from Sonoma State University. In my free time, I like to fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7d0ad31d-13b2-45e7-9bde-4b0965ab91de/adnan-md.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Adnan Md PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing mesoporous silica nanoparticles and exploring the influence of their physicochemical properties such as shape on immunotoxic effects. I am from Chittagong, Bangladesh, a coastal area. I received my B.S. from International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, majoring in Pharmacy, and my M.S. in Biomedical Science from Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. In my free time, you can find me doing outdoor activities like cricket, soccer, hiking, or fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/22656237-157f-446a-9609-71406740f9e2/prince-amankwah-baffour-minkar.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Prince Amankwah Baffour Minkah PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My project focuses on synthetic glycosaminoglycans-based therapeutics to target locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. I grew up in Kumasi, Ghana. I obtained my PharmD from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. In my free time, I like to eat, sleep, watch movies and hang out with friends. You will always find me listening to music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/f99f86b5-b8f0-4345-ac6b-ef1e530ad90d/nejra-mujkanovic.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Nejra Mujkanović PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics I research controlled drug delivery for chronic rhinosinusitis. I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my B.S. from San José State University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. When not in the lab, you can find me baking or exploring new places with my film camera! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7aa5c01f-3ebb-4e30-8a9d-fb1ee9190872/sushanto-kumar-saha.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Sushanto Kumar Saha PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering I focus on the investigation of immunotoxicity of silica nanoparticles. I am from Bangladesh. I received my Bachelor of Science from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you will find me exploring new cities and states. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/71a50b7c-0f9e-4c4c-a03f-af3c8f8e60a0/john-michael-thomas.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - John Michael Thomas PhD Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My project is to develop, characterize, and test the efficacy of protein-based polymeric materials as embolic drug delivery scaffolds for treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. I am from Winter Park, Florida. I received my B.S. from the University of Florida majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In my free time, you can find me skiing, hiking, and exploring the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/7a4a2e1d-af31-4fe3-af77-05953a530bb2/fatemeh-zarei.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Fatemah Zarei Haji Abadi PhD Graduate Student, Molecular Pharmaceutics My research focuses on designing liposomal systems for delivery of indocyanine green in order to improve surgical outcomes in patients with HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas (OPSCC). I was born and raised in Bandarabbas, Iran, and received my Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. In my free time, I like to read, paint, and try new cooking and baking recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/c2a9a0f0-33a7-4107-b809-d2195fd6703f/metin-onbasi.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Metin Onbasi Visiting Pharmacy Student My research is on developing indocyanine green delivery systems to improve surgical outcomes in HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I am from Lüdenscheid, Germany, but I was born in Dortmund. I received my degree in Pharmacy from the Philipps-Universität Marburg. I like to travel, play sports, and video games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/1f9c3cf9-de59-483d-afbd-941b6c2b9bdc/andy-yu.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Andy Yue Yu Undergraduate Student, Biomedical Engineering My research focuses on creating a high throughput and inexpensive mimic of an ECMO circuit. I am currently an undergraduate majoring in biomedical engineering. I was born and raised in Utah, but my parents came from China. In my free time, I play on my computer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/650dfe255e93a00a22b5cd30/9eda0cdb-54a1-42a2-be54-9b64931a3666/hallie-mccarthy.jpg Lab Members (Copy) - Hallie McCarthy Administrative Assistant I provide administrative support to the Utah Center for Nanomedicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics. I grew up in Woodland, California, and Fairfax County, Virginia. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with family.