Dr. Xin Guo

Professor

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Biography

Xin Guo, PhD is a professor at the University of the Pacific specializing in pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry from Fudan University in Shanghai, China in 1993, followed by a Master of Science from Duquesne University in 1995, and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, San Francisco in 2001. His teaching interests focus on inspiring students to engage actively with their learning, and he mentors pre-pharmacy students. His research emphasizes drug delivery systems using nanotechnology, particularly focusing on designing pH-sensitive liposomes and developing formulations that enhance the delivery of anticancer drugs. Dr. Guo has significant scholarly activity, including published works on drug delivery systems and nanometer assemblies aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. He actively collaborates with students and other researchers to further advancements in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA

Teaching pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry, focusing on drug delivery systems and nanotechnology.

Courses

PHRM136 — Pharmacology Medicinal Chem II PRAC149 — Peer Tutoring Mentoring PHRM 191 — Independent Study PCSP213 — Biotransformation Pharmaceutical Agents PCSP 229 — Advances Drug Delivery Systems PCSP 297/397 — Graduate Research PCSP 299/399 — Thesis/Dissertation Research

Requirements for University of the Pacific

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
General Biology with Lab (8 credits) Microbiology (3 credits) Human Physiology (3 credits) General Chemistry with Lab (8 credits) Organic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits) Pre-Calculus or Higher (3 credits) English Composition (3 credits) Public Speaking (3 credits) Micro or Macroeconomics (3 credits) Psychology (3 credits)
Application Checklist
  • PharmCAS Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • In-person or Zoom Interview
Specialization Notes

This is the PharmD professional program administered by the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.