Dr. Guizhi Zhu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Guizhi Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the development of novel therapeutics, including circular RNA (circRNA) and mRNA-based systems for cancer immunotherapy and other disorders. His work integrates advances in immunology and nucleic acid engineering, aiming to innovate delivery systems for vaccines and therapeutic agents. Zhu's research is well-supported by funding from prestigious federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense. His lab is recognized for its contributions to the fields of functional biomaterials and immunotherapeutics, particularly in the context of cancer and genetic diseases. Zhu is also a member of the Biointerfaces Institute, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing therapeutic efficacy and treatment modalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on the interface of immunology and nucleic acid technologies.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science