Dr. Mark Prausnitz

Biography

Mark Prausnitz is a Regents’ Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the J. Erskine Love Jr. Chair. His research focuses on the development of microneedle patches for vaccination that are simpler and more effective than conventional injection methods. He designs microneedle patches for rapid and slow-release delivery of drugs, translating this microneedle technology from the laboratory into human clinical studies and advanced manufacturing. Prausnitz studies targeted drug delivery to the eye using microneedles for suprachoroidal space injection, as well as investigates laser-activated nanoparticles for the delivery of molecules to cells, aiming to manipulate cellular behavior. His work includes collaborations with Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to advance device design, fabrication, and pharmaceutical formulation. Additionally, Dr. Prausnitz teaches courses on engineering calculations and pharmaceuticals. He is also involved in broader scientific and business communities as a consultant and company founder.

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