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Yoon Yeo is the Associate Department Head and Lillian Barboul Thomas Professor in Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics at Purdue University. He has a rich background in developing drug delivery systems, with a focus on nanoparticle engineering, intracellular drug delivery, and non-viral gene delivery. His academic journey includes a PhD in Pharmaceutics from Purdue University and a post-doctoral associate position in Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yeo's research priorities lie in innovation and application of biomaterials for therapeutics, particularly in targeting solid tumors through advanced delivery mechanisms. His work aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of drug delivery systems, facilitating the tailored delivery of drugs, genes, and cells. He strives to address challenges pertaining to infectious and inflammatory diseases while also contributing to cancer immunotherapy through novel nanoparticle surfaces and delivery methods. Over the years, he has earned several prestigious awards, including being recognized as a Fellow by the Controlled Release Society and the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN, USA
Oversees the Industrial Molecular Pharmaceutics department and contributes to academic and research excellence.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN, USA
Leads research initiatives in industrial molecular pharmaceutics and mentor students.
Sam Yang Co. • Korea
Conducted research in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on drug delivery systems.
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