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Pratik Gurnani graduated from the University of Warwick with a Master's in Chemistry in 2014, where he submitted a thesis on the development of new optically pure metallohelices. He continued his studies, completing his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Sebastien Perrier in 2018, focusing on new biocompatible nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Following his doctorate, Pratik joined Prof. Cameron Alexander's group as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham. There, he developed new manufacturable materials for mRNA vaccines, addressing the need for rapid responses to global pandemics through the EPSRC Future Vaccines Manufacturing Research Hub. He co-led the formulations stream within the Wellcome Leap research programme, collaborating with King’s College London and Imperial College London to develop a modular 'biofoundry-in-a-box' for global RNA drug products. In 2023, Pratik was appointed as a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science at University College London, where his research program focuses on developing novel polymer formulations for RNA therapeutics and vaccines. Pratik has authored publications in esteemed materials science journals such as Polymer Chemistry, Small, and Macromolecular Rapid Communications, and has presented his research internationally at prestigious conferences.
University College London, School of Pharmacy • London, United Kingdom
Focused on developing novel polymer formulations for RNA therapeutics and vaccines.
University of Nottingham • United Kingdom
Developed new manufacturable materials for mRNA vaccines in collaboration with industry partners.