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Engineering professor develops on-demand drug delivery

July 28, 2021

Yoonjee Park, assistant professor of chemical engineering at University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science, developed a biodegradable drug delivery device that is activated by light, which would allow for on-demand dosing and fewer side effects for treatment of posterior eye diseases. With recent funding awards from the National Institute of Health and a Young Investigator Award from Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation, Park and her research team are testing the safety and efficacy of the device. In 2019, she also participated in UC’s Venture Lab business pre-accelerator.

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Celebrating 50 years of the National Society of Black Engineers

February 21, 2024

For half a century, the National Society of Black Engineers has committed to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. UC's chapter is one of more than 600 global chapters. The organization celebrates 50 years.

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UC researchers building better biomaterials for nerve repair

November 22, 2021

University of Cincinnati researcher Greg Harris, assistant professor of chemical engineering, is building novel biomaterials that could aid in nerve regeneration and other health applications. Existing biomaterials are limited in their capability, so Harris and his team are creating a material that is piezoelectric to better match how the body reacts to injury.