Kathryn A. Whitehead
Nanotechnology Professor | Next-Generation Drug Delivery
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Kathryn A. Whitehead is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
Her research focuses on developing novel nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, including mRNA vaccines. Whitehead has authored over 100 scientific publications and holds multiple patents.
She was named one of MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 for her groundbreaking work in nanomedicine. Whitehead's talks inspire audiences with the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize healthcare and improve lives.
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The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine
What if you were holding life-saving medicine ... but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead as she gives a breakdown of the little fatty balls (called lipid nanoparticles) perfectly designed to ferry cutting-edge medicines into your body's cells. Learn how her work is already powering mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines and forging the path for future therapies that could treat Ebola, HIV and even cancer.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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