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Daniel G. Anderson is a leading researcher in the fields of nanotherapeutics and biomaterials, pioneering the development of smart materials. In addition to his position at the Koch Institute, he holds appointments at MIT's Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology. Anderson's research focuses on creating customizable living gene therapies and innovative devices and materials for the treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. His work emphasizes the delivery of macromolecular drugs, including DNA, RNA, and proteins, which have significant therapeutic potential. He has developed synthetic nanoparticles that mimic artificial viruses for delivering genetic therapies in vivo, selectively targeting cells and editing genomes. Furthermore, he is working on new biomaterials that interact with the immune system and can be used to design living medical devices that deliver drugs on demand. His research efforts have led to numerous advancements and commercialized products in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, along with over 500 publications and patents. Anderson has been recognized for his impactful contributions, receiving the 2023 Wilhelm Exner Medal.