Graduate Student
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
I am a doctoral candidate in Biomedical Sciences at West Virginia University. My research focuses on the integration of nanomaterial engineering and immunology to develop lipid-based nanoparticles for RNA vaccines and therapeutics. My work involves the formulation and physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles, as well as their immunological evaluation in both in vitro and in vivo settings.
I began my academic journey with a B.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India, followed by an M.S. at Creighton University, where I designed nanoparticles for pulmonary delivery. Subsequently, I served as a research assistant investigating protein-signaling mechanisms in mouse models. Through these experiences, I have gained proficiency with analytical platforms, from Orbitrap LC-MS to confocal microscopy, and have become adept at mentoring junior scientists and presenting at conferences.
Driven by translating bench discoveries into medicine, I collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty and biotech partners to advance next-generation vaccine platforms. Beyond the laboratory, I am an active member of the AAPS, Phi Lambda Sigma, and WVU's NIH-funded Cell & Molecular Biology training program, developing communication and leadership skills. I am eager to share insights into how nanoparticle design can expedite the development of safe immunotherapies and engage the audience in translating nanotechnology from bench to clinic.
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TLR7-Adjuvanted Ionizable Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA Vaccine Delivery
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM CT