Drug delivery across the Blood Brain Barrier
Nanotechnology approach for biomedical applications.
Project description
Drug delivery to the brain remains challenging mainly due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) that regulates the entrance of substances to the brain.We use a Nanotechnology approach to enhance drug delivery into the brain, thus enabling novel nanotherapeutics for varies neurological diseases.
Project outcome
You will be able to learn how to assemble and use an in-vitro BBB model.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Year-long 10-12 months |
| Start time | Spring |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-Person |
| Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
| Benefits | Field and Research Experience |
| Who is eligible | Juniors and Seniors who have experience in Sterile Cell culture techniques. |
Project mentor
Supriya Mahajan
Research Associate Professor
Medicine
Start the project
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Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. After you’re approved to begin the project, your mentor will send the relevant materials. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
- Attending workshops and trainings:
- Completing Lab Safety training, mandated by UB EHS, is essential prior to working in lab.
- Completing Lab Safety training, mandated by UB EHS, is essential prior to working in lab.
Keywords
biomedical science, biology, medicine, nanotechnology, diseases