Hamid Ghandehari

Hamid Ghandehari is a renowned pharmacologist and bioengineer known for his significant contributions to the field of nanomedicine. He is currently a professor at the University of Utah where he conducts research on the design and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery and imaging.

Early Life and Education

Hamid Ghandehari was born and raised in Iran. He moved to the United States for his higher education. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and later pursued his Master's degree in the same field from the University of Maryland. He then obtained his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Utah.

Career

After completing his Ph.D., Ghandehari joined the faculty of the University of Utah. He has made significant contributions to the field of nanomedicine, particularly in the design and development of nanoparticles for drug delivery and imaging. His research focuses on the use of polymers for the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs and gene therapy.

Ghandehari's work has led to the development of several innovative drug delivery systems, including silicon-based nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles. These systems have the potential to improve the efficacy and safety of drug delivery, particularly for the treatment of cancer.

Recognition

Ghandehari's contributions to the field of nanomedicine have been recognized with several awards and honors. He is a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the Controlled Release Society. He has also received the National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award for his innovative research in drug delivery.

See Also

• Nanomedicine
• Drug delivery
• Nanoparticles
• Pharmacology