Dr. Mark Grinstaff

Professor

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Biography

Mark Grinstaff is a distinguished professor at Boston University, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the interface of Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, and Materials Science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, he has undertaken pivotal research as both a NIH postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology and a faculty member leading NIH T32 programs. His extensive portfolio includes over 225 peer-reviewed manuscripts and more than 200 patents, reflecting his contributions to the field. His current research efforts focus on the synthesis of novel biomaterials and drug delivery systems, including biodendrimers for biotechnological applications and innovative polymeric films designed for anti-cancer drug delivery. Grinstaff's work aims to illuminate fundamental principles in chemistry and engineering to inspire creative scientific solutions. He leads the Nanotechnology Innovation Center at Boston University and has received numerous awards, including the ACS Nobel Laureate Signature Award and the Edward M. Kennedy Award for Health Care Innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Director of NIH T32 Program and Director of the Nanotechnology Innovation Center at Boston University.

Awards

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ACS Nobel Laureate Signature Award

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NSF Career Award

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Pew Scholar Biomedical Sciences

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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Edward M. Kennedy Award for Health Care Innovation

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Founding Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Courses

Graduate Medical Sciences

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.