Our invited review article on hybrid cell membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Small Structures.

The first drug product candidate using our cell membrane-coated nanoparticle (CNP) for targeted drug delivery, namely platelet CNP, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enter a human clinical phase 1 trial for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors. This represents an important milestone of our innovative CNP delivery technology and validates it as a clinically viable technology.

Lei's paper on platelet nanodiscs for neutralizing autoantibodies and virulence factors was accepted for publication in Small.

Dr. Zhang, Dr. Gao, and Dr. Fang were all honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research influence, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Shuyan, Dan, and Wei-Ting's paper on dual-biomimicry nanosponges for neurotoxin detoxification was accepted for publication in Small.

Shuyan passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Wang!

Yaou passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Duan!

Nishta and Yao's paper on genetic engineering-based modular nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nature Nanotechnology. [In the news]

Zhongyuan was selected as one of the prestigious 2024 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation! [In the news]

Xiangzhao and Dan's paper on botulinum toxin neutralization was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.

Zhongyuan and Ilkoo's paper on anticancer nanodisc vaccine was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Our invited 'News & Views' article on biohybrid nanoparticles for treating arthritis was accepted for publication in Nature Nanotechnology.

Yaou's paper on capsulated nanosponges for oral delivery to treat IBD was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Mingxuan's paper on MOF nanoparticle for protein delivery was accepted for publication in Journal of Controlled Release.

Yaou's paper on genetic modification to extend macrophage nanoparticle circulation lifetime was accepted for publication in Small.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on multifunctional robotic pills was accepted for publication in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on biohybrid microalgae robots was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Jessica's paper on malaria-mimicking nanoparticles for tumor targeted drug delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Dr. Zhang was appointed as the Chair of the Department of NanoEngineering at UC San Diego.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on microstirring pill for metformin oral delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

The Zhang Lab moves into the brand new Franklin Antonio Hall on UC San Diego campus, a new engineering facility designed for collaborative research, active learning, and technology transfer.

Zhongyuan's paper on immunostimulatory DNA hydrogel for nanotoxoid vaccine was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Our invited review article on nanoparticle-based photo-immunotherapy was accepted for publication in Small Methods.

Lei's paper on RBC cellular nanodiscs for antitoxin was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed.

Our invited review article on genetically engineered cellular nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.

Our invited 'News & Views' article on inhalable nanoparticle delivery of mRNA was accepted for publication in Nature Materials.

Maya passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Holay!

Ilkoo's paper on cellular nanodiscs for antibacterial vaccination was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

"Suck it Up: Using Cellular Nanosponges to Fight Infection" - Our research was featured by the American Society for Microbiology!

Dr. Zhang, Dr. Gao, and Dr. Fang were all honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research influence, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Maya's paper on nanovaccine against anthrax toxins was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Dan's paper on neuronal cellular nanosponges was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on extremophile algae motors was accepted for publication in Science Advances.

Our invited review article on tumor-targeted drug delivery using cell membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on microrobot-based active drug delivery to treat acute bacterial pneumonia was published online in Nature Materials. [In thbe news]

Nishta received an Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholarship!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on using cell membrane to delelop bioelectronic affinity sensors was accepted for publication in J Am Chem Soc.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on algae motor capsule for GI tract drug delivery was accepted for publication in Science Robotics.

Jiarong's paper on neutrophil nanotoxoid vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii infections was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Jiarong's paper on nanotoxoid vaccine against opportunistic infection under immunodeficient condition was accepted for publication in Science Advances.

Jiarong passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Zhou!

The first drug product candidate using our cell membrane-coated nanoparticle (CNP) for biological neutralization, namely RBC nanosponge, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enter a human clinical phase 1b/2a trial for the treatment of patients with MRSA and MSSA pneumonia. This represents an important milestone of our innovative cellular nanosponge technology and validates it as a clinically viable technology.

Our invited review article on bacterial membrane vaccine was accepted for publication in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.

Shuyan's paper on membrane cholesterol depletion to modulate enzyme delivery was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed. It was identified as a VIP paper and selected as journal cover.

Our joint paper with Prof. Dong-Er Zhang's laboratory on cancer immunotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia was published in Leukemia.

Our invited review article on cellular nanosponges for biological neutralization was published in Advanced Materials.

Joon's paper on virus-mimicking nanoparticles for mRNA delivery was published in Angew Chem Int Ed.

Hua's paper with Prof. Sheng Xu's laboratory on 3D transistor arrays for cellular recording was published in Nature Nanotechnology.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the inaugural 2021 Journal of Nanobiotechnology (JNB) Trailblazer Award.

Dr. Zhang was honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research influence, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Joon passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Park!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboatory on biomembrane-functionalized micromotors for diverse biomedical applications was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Our invited review article on stimuli-responsive self-assembled biomimetic nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.

Dr. Zhang was featured by Nature Biotechnology.

Xiangzhao's paper on glycan modified cellular nanosponges for enhanced inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 was accepted for publication in J Am Chem Soc.

Jiarong's paper on immunostimulatory microbots for cancer immunotherapy was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Jiarong was selected as one of the prestigious 2022 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation! [In the news]

Our invited reivew article on nanodelivery of STING agonists was accepted for publication in Molecular Aspects of Medicine.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on micromotor enabaled removal of SARS-CoV-2 from wastewater was accepted for publication in J Am Chem Soc.

Dr. Fang was promoted to Associate Project Scientist!

Qiangzhe's paper on lure-and-kill macrophage nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nature Communications.

Yao passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Jiang!

Shuyan received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Joon's paper on genetically engineered nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery was accepted for publication in Science Advances. [In the news]

Dr. Zhang was appointed as the inaugural holder of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Chancellor's Endowed Chair in Innovations for Engineering in Medicine!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on microstirring pill for oral drug delivery was accepted for publication in Advanced Science. [In the news]

Hua's paper with Cello Therapeutics on solid tumor immunotherapy using platelet membrane coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nature Communications.

Hua's paper on mitochondrial membrane coating was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Dr. Zhang was inducted to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI Fellows Program was established to highlight academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society. Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. [In the news]

Jia passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Zhuang!

Dr. Zhang was honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2020 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research influence, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Our invited reivew article on antiviral nanotechnology was accepted for publication in Nano Today.

Our invited 'News & Views' article on nanomaterials against antibiotic resistance was accepted for publication in Nature Reviews Microbiology.

A Virtual Issue of ACS Nano highlights contributions of the faculty and students of the Department of NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering Program at UC San Diego. [Editorial Article] [Virtual Issue]

Qiangzhe and Jiarong's paper on human cellular nanosponges to neutralize live SARS-CoV-2 virus was published online in Nano Letters. [UCSD News] [Forbes] [New York Times] [Reuters] [KPBS] [ACS News] [The Conversation] [JSOE Dean's Commentary]

Qiangzhe was featured by the Jacobs School of Engineering. [In the news]

Yao's paper on genetically engineered artificial antigen-presenting nanosparticles was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [MaterialsViewsChina]

Qiangzhe passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Zhang!

Jia and Yaou's paper on enzyme delivery using RBC and WBC nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on platelet-based Janus cellular micromotors was accepted for publication in Science Robotics.

JSOE News: 'Decoy' nanoparticles can block HIV and prevent infection.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on multi-compartment micromotors was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Nishta was selected as a 2020 NSF Graduate Research Fellow. This fellowship is sponsored by the National Science Foundation to recognize and support outstanding gradaute students.

Qiangzhe's paper on anti-PLA2 RBC nanosponges was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed.

Yao received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Dr. Zhang was profiled by the Amercian Society for Engineering Education in its flagship magazine PRISM. Each issue, it publishes a profile of an innovative engineering educator in a colume called "Up Close".

Jia's paper on targeted siRNA delivery using platelet nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Science Advances.

Jia received the 2019 MRS Graduate Student Silver Award!

Dr. Zhang was honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2019 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research influence, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on in vivo active delivery of minerals was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Yao and Nishta were selected to be a Gordon Scholar by the UCSD Gordon Center Graduate Leadership Program and the UCSD Gordon Center Undergraduate Leadership Program, respectively!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on intracellular oxygen delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Joon and Yao received T32 graduate fellowships from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Jiarong received an Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholarship!

Our invited contribution on the suitability and usefulness of a reporting checklist for papers in nanomedicine was published in Nature Nanotechnology.

Our invited review article on biomimetic nanomedicine for cardiovascular disease was accepted for publication in Nanoscale Horizons .

Our invited review article on nanoparticle-based immunostimulatory agent delivery was accepted for publication in Theranostics.

Yue and Yijie's paper on anti-adhesion nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed.

Xiaoli's paper on gram-negative bacterial nanotoxoid vaccine was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Ashley passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Kroll!

Yijie's paper on oil nanosponges for dual-modal detoxification was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Our joint paper with Prof. Weiyue Lu's laboratory on targeted delivery of drug nanocrystals was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on hybrid biomotors was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [In the news]

Jia received the Nanoengineering Best Poster Award and the Rudee Outstanding Poster Award (grand prize) at the 2019 Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD! [News]

Our invited progress report article on personalized vaccines was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Yue passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Zhang!

Maya was selected as a 2019 NSF Graduate Research Fellow. This fellowship is sponsored by the National Science Foundation to recognize and support outstanding gradaute students.

Jia received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Jiarong was selected as a 2019 Ford Gradaute Fellow. This fellowship is sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the Fellowships Office of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

"Nanosponges sop up toxins and help repair tissues" - A comprehensive feature article reviewing our cell membrane coating technology was published by Science News.

Hua and Fang's paper on biomembrane-enabled biosensor was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Diana passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Dehaini!

Xiaoli's paper on active delivery of antigens for oral vaccination was accepted for publication in Nano Letters. [ACS News] [TheScientist]

Dr. Zhang was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States and publisher of the journal Science. He will be formally inducted at a ceremony held during the AAAS’ Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. in February 2019. [In the news]

Dr. Zhang was honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2018 Highly Cited Researchers list, which recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. [In the news]

Hua's paper with Prof. Sheng Xu's laboratory on sensing central blood pressure was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Jia's paper on in vivo oxygen delivery was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Qiangzhe's paper on neutrophil nanosponges for rheumatoid arthritis treatment was published in Nature Nanotechnology. [UCSD News] [KPBS] [UK Daily Mail] [Nature communities blog]

Xiaoli's paper on T Cell mimicking nanoparticles for HIV neutralization was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [In the news]

Ashley was selected as one of the prestigious 2019 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation! [In the news]

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on micromotor pills for oral drug delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano. [In the news]

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on cell-like micromotors was accepted for publication in Accounts of Chemical Research.

Dr. Zhang and Ronnie edited Theme Issue of Advanced Healthcare Materials on "Combatting infections with nanomedicine" was published online.

Keep passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Angsantikul!

Our joint paper with Prof. Kang Zhang's laboratory on endogenous stem cells and biomaterials was accepted for publication in Nature Reviews Materials.

Qiangzhe's paper with Prof. Jesse Jokerst's laboratory on gold/silver hybrid nanoparticles was accepted for publication in ACS Nano .

Ashley received the Nanoengineering Best Poster Award and the Ignite Prize for Most Commercial Potential at the 2018 Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD! [News]

Our invited 'News & Views' article on abnomral skin scarring detection was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Keep's paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on using RBC-platelet hybrid membranes to functionalize nanomotors for broad-spectrum biodetoxification was accepted for publication in Science Robotics.

Mandy's paper on remote loading of therapeutic drugs into platelet vesciles was accepted for publication in Advanced Functional Materials.

Maggie Chen was named a top 40 Finalist in the 77th Regeneron Science Talent Search - the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on active intracellular delivery of Cas9-sgRNA complex was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed as a VIP paper. [Journal cover]

Our invited comprehensive review article on cell membrane coating nanotechnology was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Xiaoli's paper on targeting and detection of atherosclerosis was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Dr. Zhang was featured by Nature SPOTLIGHT.

Dr. Zhang was honored by Clarivate Analytics on its 2017 Highly Cited Researchers list, which lists the world's most influential researchers in their field, based on their publications over the past 10 years. [In the news]

Yue's paper on nanosponge colloidal gel was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Keep's paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on platelet-camouflaged nanorobots was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the 2017 Kabiller Young Investigator Award from the Northwestern University. The award is to recognize young researchers (<20 years from completion of their degree) who have made exceptional advances in nanotechnology and its application in the field of medicine and biology. The award is given every other year to one outstanding candidate selected by an international group of experts in the field. Prof. Robert Langer, Dr. Zhang's postdoctoral advisor, received the 2017 Kabiller Prize. [In the news] [Podcast]

Kun and Keep's paper on macrophage nanosponges was accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [In the news]

Our invited review article on nanoparticle-based local antimicroibal drug delivery was accepted for publication in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.

Ashley and Ronnie's paper on multi-antigenic cancer vaccine was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [MaterialsViewsChina]

Xinxin's paper on remote loading of small molecules into RBC vesciles was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed.

Our joint paper with Profs. David Gonzalez's and Bo Wang's laboratories on biomimetic virulomics was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on micro/nanomotor-based techniques for cancer cell targeting and isolation was accepted for publication in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.

Diana received an F31 graduate fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Joo Hee received a GAANN graduate fellowship from the U.S. Department of Education!

Diana received a T32 graduate fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Keep and Kevin were selected to be a Gordon Scholar by the UCSD Gordon Center Graduate Leadership Program and the UCSD Gordon Center Undergraduate Leadership Program, respectively!

Keep's paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on microrobot-enabled in vivo active gastric drug delivery was accepted for publication in Nature Communications. [In the news]

Xiaoli and Jie's paper on in situ caputre of bacterial toxins as a nanotoxoid vaccine was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials as a VIP paper. [MaterialsViewsChina]

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on intracellular protein delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the 2017 U.S. ASPIRE Award by the U.S. Department of State for his revolutionary work in the field of biomaterials and nanomedicine. He will be recognized in an award ceremony in June in Washington DC. Most significantly, he will represent the United States in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)-wide ASPIRE Competition. The theme for the 2017 ASPIRE Prize is "New Material Technologies". [In the news]

Yue received the Nanoengineering Best Poster Award at the 2017 Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD! [News]

Keep's paper with Prof. Donald Sirbuly's laboratory on nanofiber optic force transducers with ultrasensitive resolution was accepted for publication in Nature Photonics. [In the news]

Keep received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Dr. Fang was promoted to Assistant Project Scientist!

Our invited review article on cell membrane-derived nanomaterials was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.

Yue received a UCSD Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) Graduate Fellowship!

Dr. Gao was promoted to Associate Project Scientist!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on micro/nanorobots for biomedicine was accepted for publication in Science Robotics. [In the news]

Diana's paper on RBC-platelet hybrid membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [In the news] [Journal cover] [MaterialsViewsChina]

Yue's paper on RBC membrane-coated nanogel for combination therapy was accepted for publication in Journal of Controlled Release.

Qiangzhe received a UCSD Frontiers of Innovation Scholars Program (FISP) Graduate Fellowship!

Keep's paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on micromotor-enabled pH-responsive gastric payload release was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed. [In the news] [National Public Radio]

Our invited review article on biointerfacing of cell membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Bioconjugate Chemistry.

Welcome Dr. Fang Chen, Dr. Lifen Zhang, Dr. Xinxin Zhang, Jia Zhuang, Jean Fang, Man Ying, Louis Fan and Yuanxin Wang to join the group!

Xiaoli and Jie's paper on platelet membrane-coated nanoparticles for antibody neutralization was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on in vivo behavior of an enteric micromotor in the GI tract was accepted for publication in ACS Nano. [In the news]

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive a 2016 Brilliant 10 Award by the Popular Science to recognize his innovative biomimetic nanomedicine research in drug delivery. For the 15th year, Popular Science launched a nationwide search to seek the 10 most innovative young minds in science and engineering. These researchers bring creative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems. [In the news]

Ashley received an Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholarship!

Diana's paper on ultra-small lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nanoscale.

Yue's paper on bioadhesive nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrid material was accepted for publication in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Our invited review article on nanoparticle-based modulation of the immune system was published online in Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Welcome Dr. Yijie Joe Chen to join the group!

Brian passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Luk!

Wansong and Qiangzhe's paper on beta cell membrane-coated nanofibers was accepted for publication in Nanoscale.

Qiangzhe received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Ashley was selected as a 2019 NSF Graduate Research Fellow. This fellowship is sponsored by the National Science Foundation to recognize and support outstanding gradaute students.

Kevin received an Amgen Scholarship!

Dr. Zhang co-authored paper on lens regeneration using endogenous stem cells was published online in Nature.

Dr. Zhang and Brian were featured by the UC San Diego Triton Magazine [link].

Fei and Ronnie's paper on nanoparticle-based anti-virulence vaccine was accepted for publication in Advanced Functional Materials.

Brian's paper on RBC membrane-coated nanoparticles for solid tumor drug delivery was accepted for publication in Theranostics.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on cell-mimicking Janus micromotor was accepted for publication in Advanced Functional Materials.

Welcome Dr. Xiaoli Wei, Jie Gao, Hua Gong, Yao Jiang, Kevin Spiekermann and Sophia Zhang to join the group!

Jack, Ronnie and Brian's paper on platelet membrane-coated nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery was published online in Nature. [In the news] [Nature News] [Nature Podcast] [MIT Tech Review] [Scientific American] [San Diego Union Tribune]

Brian was selected as one of the prestigious 2016 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation!

Dr. Zhang edited Theme Issue of Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews on "current and forthcoming approaches for systemic detoxification" was published online.

Our joint paper with Prof. Kang Zhang's laboratory on treating cataracts with lanosterol was published online in Nature. [In the news] [CBS News] [PBS News] [UK Daily Mail] [San Diego Union Tribune]

Ashley received a T32 graduate fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on single cell real-time miRNA sensing was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Zhiqing's paper on detoxification of organophosphorus compound was accepted for publication in ACS Nano. [In the news]

Jon received a CTRI Research Award and the 1st prize for the Sameul B. Hamburger Thesis Award!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on motor nanosponge for biodetoxificaiton was accepted for publication in Advanced Functional Materials.

Our invited review article on nanoparticle-based toxin neutralization was accepted for publication in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.

Fei's paper on hydrogel form of toxin nanosponges was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials. [In the news] [Journal cover]

Kun received a UCSD Frontiers of Innovation Scholars Program (FISP) Postdoctoral Fellowship!

Weiwei's paper on bacterial membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Dr. Zhang was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). AIMBE Fellows represent the top 2 percent of the most accomplished leaders in the field of medical and biological engineering. He will be formally inducted at a ceremony held during the AIMBE’s Annual Meeting at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC, in March 2015.

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on the first in vivo study of synthetic motors was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.
[In the news] [BBC News] [Fox News] [UK Daily Mail] [Nanowerk]

Ronnie passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Fang!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang's laboratory on RBC micromotors was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Kun's paper on in vivo treatment of Helicobactor pylori infection was accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [In the news] [San Diego Union Tribune] [more]

Welcome Dr. Jianhua Zhang, Ashley Kroll, Beke Chuluun, Yue Zhang, Kate Newcomer, Matthew Yu, Elliot Chiu, Harry Kim, Ryan Toh, Param Bhatter, Yidong Miao, Arron Chen and Merrick Chai to join the group!

Jon's paper on in vivo clearance of pathologic antibodies was accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [In the news] [The Latest Science]

Kun passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Thamphiwatana!

Ronnie was selected as one of the prestigious 2015 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation!

Brian received an F31 graduate fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Dr. Zhang co-authored paper on corneal epithelium homeostasis and pathogenesis was published online in Nature.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the 2014 Allan P. Colburn Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) for his excellence in publications and significant contributions to chemical engineering. He will be giving the award presentation at the Institute's Honors Ceremony held during the AIChE's national annual meeting in Atlanta in November 2014. [In the news]

Ronnie won the Best Poster Award (1st prize) at the 2014 Nature Conference on Genomic Technologies and Biomaterials for Understanding Disease!

Our invited Opinion article on nanotoxoid vaccines was accepted for publication in Nano Today.

Our toxin nanosponge technology was featured by Nature Outlook as tomorrow's antibiotics.

Mani received a Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarship!

The Science Nation interviewed our research team for the nanosponge technology that can soak up various types of toxins in the bloodstream regardless of their structures and sources [interview video]. The National Science Foundation's Science Nation program features the breakthroughs, and the possibilities for new discoveries about our planet, our universe and ourselves.

Dr. Zhang co-authored paper on uveal melanoma tumorigenesis was accepted for publication in Cancer Cell.

Our invited Perspective article on combinatorial nanotherapeutics was accepted for publication in Science Signaling.

Ronnie's paper on cancer cell membrane-coated nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nano Letters.

Qiangzhe received a Qualcomm Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship!

Our joint paper with Prof. Joseph Wang laboratory on micromotor-based combinatorial cargo delivery was accepted for publication in Small.

Vivian received an Amgen Scholarship!

Weiwei's paper on hydrogel form of nanoparticle-stabilized liposomes was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Welcome Dr. Zhiqing Pang and Mani Ramesh to join the group!

Brian's paper on interfacial properties of RBC membrane-cloaked nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nanoscale .

Jack, Ronnie and Brian's paper on nanotoxoid vaccine was accepted for publication in Nature Nanotechnology. [UCSD News] [NIH Director's Blog] [MIT Tech Review] [C&E News] [San Diego Union Tribune] [more]

Our invited Feature Article on polymeric nanotherapeutics was accepted for publication in Nanoscale.

Our invited Feature Article on liposome-like nanostructures for drug delivery was accepted for publication in Journal of Materials Chemistry B.

Welcome Pavimol Angsantikul, Justin Plaut, Fei Wang, Yuan Chen, and Chih-Ning Yang to join the group!

Brian received an Outstanding Poster Award at the NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer Investigators Meeting!

Jack received a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Scholar Award!

Kun's paper on pH-responsive liposome for gastric drug delivery was accepted for publication in Langmuir.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive a 2013 TR35 Innovator Award by the MIT Technology Review to recognize his innovative research in the field of nanotechnology drug delivery. Since 1999, the global media company has recognized a list of exceptionally talented young innovators whose work is believed to have the greatest potential to transform the world. [In the news]

Ronnie's paper on targeting functionalization of RBC membrane-cloaked nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nanoscale .

Tori passed her MS dissertation defense. Congratulations!

Vivian received a Ledell Family Endowed Research Scholarship!

Derek received a Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarship!

Kun received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

The Zhang Group presented three posters at the 32nd Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD and received four major awards.
Ronnie received both the Nanoengineering Best Poster Award and the Rudee Outstanding Poster Award (grand prize)!
Kun and Tori received both the Innovation Award in Life Sciences and the Award for Best Use of the Literature!

Jonathan received a medical research fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)!

Jack and Ronnie's paper on biomimetic toxin nanosponges was accepted for publication in Nature Nanotechnology. [UCSD News] [MIT Tech Review] [Discovery] [NBC News] [ScienceOmega] [more]

Weiwei's paper on RBC-membrane-cloaked gold nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Advanced Materials and was highlighted by MaterialsViewsChina.

Jack's paper on 'marker-of-self' functionalization of nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nanoscale and was selected as a "Hot Article" by the journal.

Nu and Tori's paper on antimicrobial drug delivery to treat Propionibacterium acnes infection was accepted for publication in Advanced Healthcare Materials.

Our invited 'News & Views' article on liposome-enabled, physical-action-based cancer therapy was published in Nature Chemistry.

Brian received an R25 graduate fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!

Marta and Jack co-authored paper on magnetic field responsive drug release was accepted for publication in Acta Biomaterialia.

Welcome Dr. Weiwei Gao, Serguey Parkhomovsky, Jingying Zhu, Miranda Tai, and Derek Oconnor to join the group!

Santosh's paper on drug loading and release kinetics of RBC membrane-cloaked nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Nanomedicine.

Ronnie's paper on large-scale fabrication of lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Langmuir.

The Zhang Lab moves into a new home -- the brand new Structural and Materials Engineering Building on UCSD campus.

Li and Kun's paper on antimicrobial drug delivery to treat antibiotic-resistant Helicobacter pylori was accepted for publication in Molecular Pharmaceutics.

Our invited comprehensive progress report on erythrocyte-inspired delivery systems was accepted for publication in Advanced Healthcare Materials.

Dr. Zhang co-authored paper on ophthalmic drug discovery was accepted for publication in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery.

Kun received an International Fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW)!

Welcome Dr. Michael Su, Dr. Radek Bialczak, and Vivian Qu to join the group!

The Zhang Group (Santosh, Jack, and Nu) gave three oral presentations at the 243rd American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the 2012 Unilever Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) to recognize his original research in the field of colloid and surface chemistry. He will be giving the Unilever plenary lecture at the award ceremony during the ACS 86th Colloid and Surface Science Symposium in Baltimore in June 2012. [In the news]

Nu passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Pornpattananangkul!

Santosh's paper on Ptsome, a novel platinum-based nanostructure, was accepted for publication in Chemical Communications .

Dr. Zhang was invited to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board of Langmuir for a three year term beginning January 1, 2012.

Jack passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Hu!

The San Diego Union Tribune featured the nanomedicine research in the Zhang Lab on its front cover page. [newspaper]

Santosh and Jack's paper on co-deliveirng hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs was accepted for publication in Journal of Materials Chemistry.

Welcome Brian Luk to join the group!

Jack was selected as one of the prestigious 2012 Siebel Scholars by the Siebel Foundation!

Corbin's paper on synthesis of drug delivery nanoparticles with pH-triggered PEG shedding was accepted for publication in Langmuir.

Dr. Zhang joined the Scientific Advisory Board of the Lifeboat Foundation. The Lifeboat Foundation is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization dedicated to encouraging scientific advancements while helping humanity survive existential risks and possible misuse of increasingly powerful technologies, including genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and robotics/AI, as we move towards the Singularity.

Santosh and Jack's paper on dual-drug delivery with ratiometric control over drug loading was accepted for publication in Molecular Pharmaceutics.

Welcome Kevin Chen to join the group!

Jack's paper on red blood cell membrane-camouflaged polymeric nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. [In the news] [NAE Radio] [more]

Ronnie received the Michael Addison Award, the highest honor for graduating seniors in the Warren College at UCSD (one winner per year)!

Corbin passed his Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Clawson!

Ronnie received a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship from the Department of Defense!

The Zhang Group presented two posters at the 30th Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD. Dr. Zhang gave a technical talk to the industrial attendees at the Research Expo on behalf of the Nanoengineering Department.

Victoria received a NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Award to support her summer research!

The Zhang Group (Santosh, Corbin, and Jack) gave three oral presentations at the 241st American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in Anaheim, CA.

Dr. Zhang received the Best Teacher Award from UCSD!

Jonathan received an M-STAR Award from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)!

Jack co-authored paper on micromachine-enabled circulating tumor cell isolation was accepted for publication in Angew Chem Int Ed. It was identified as a VIP paper and selected as a cover of the journal with a special highlight. This paper has been featured by Chemical & Engineering News, ChemistryViews and Chemistry World,

Welcome Joanthan Copp , David Atkins-Maters, Cody Carpenter, Stephan Abdo, and Michael Chen to join the group!

Nu and Li's paper on bacterial toxins triggered antibiotics release from liposomes was accepted for publication in J Am Chem Soc.
This paper has been featured by Chemical & Engineering News.

Dr. Santosh Aryal was promoted to Assistant Project Scientist!

Dr. Zhang gave an invited talk at the annual Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting in Boston.

Dr. Zhang gave an invited speech at the 2010 U.S.-Taiwan Biomedical Engineering Forum.

Ronnie's paper on quick synthesis of lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Langmuir.

Jack won a poster award at the 8th international nanomedicine and drug delivery symposium in Omaha, Nebraska.

Welcome Dr. Ningning Cao , Kathy Stavropoulos and Victoria Fu to join the group!

Corbin co-authored paper on nanomotor-assisted nanoparticle delivery was accepted for publication in Small. [In the news]

Nu and Li's paper on antimicrobial drug delivery to treat drug-resistant staph infections was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.

Marta passed her Ph.D. dissertation defense. Congratulations, Dr. Sartor!

Welcome James Vecchio to join the group as a summer high school intern.

Corbin and Ronnie were selected to be a Gordon Scholar by the UCSD Gordon Center Graduate Leadership Program and the UCSD Gordon Center Undergraduate Leadership Program, respectively!

Welcome Soracha Kun Thamphiwatana to join the group!

Ronnie received a Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarship!

Corbin co-authored paper on ion-loaded liposomes for DNA detection was accepted for publication in Analyst.

Nu received a UCSD Friends Scholarship Award!

Ronnie received a Calit2 Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship!

Santosh and Jack's paper on nanoparticle dual drug delivery was accepted for publication in Small.

Jack's paper on half-antibody targeted drug delivery was accepted for publication in Molecular Pharmaceutics.

The Zhang Group presented three posters at the 29th Research Expo in the Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD. More photos are available at the Zhang Group's Facebook.

Nu's acne antimicrobial drug delivery research, "Treat Acne with Coconut Oil and Nano-Bombs", attracted extensive media attention [video].

Dr. Zhang received a Faculty Career Development Award from UCSD.

Welcome Kristin Chan, Connie Cheung and Rodger Yuan to join the group!

Nu's paper on gold nanoparticles mediated liposome fusion was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Welcome Sorena Rahmaniamand to join the group!

Dr. Zhang co-authored paper on spatiotemporal controlled delivery of nanoparticles to injured vasculature was accepted for publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Zhang group hosted a visit from Dr. Steven Sogo and his "Advanced Chemical Research" class at Laguna Beach High School. Dr. Sogo and his class (project leaders: Nick Brown, Nicolai Doreng-Stearns and Robert Chew) are planning to create lipid- and polymer-based nanoparticles for delivering synthetic antivenom.

Santosh and Jack's paper on the synthesis of polymer-cisplatin prodrug conjugate nanoparticles for acid-responsive drug delivery was accepted for publication in ACS Nano.

Dr. Zhang Kicked off the UCSD Nanomedicine Webinar Series, "Nanomedicine: New Strategies and Innovations to Understand, Treat and Monitor Disease", organized by the UCSD School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center.

Welcome Dr. Li Zhang to join the group!

Welcome Ronnie Fang to join the group!

Corbin co-authored paper on real-time monitoring of drug release from therapeutic nanoparticles was accepted for publication in Journal of Controlled Release.

Darren and Nu's paper on antimicrobial drug delivery for acne treatment was accepted for publication in Biomaterials.
This paper has been selected for "Faculty of 1000 Medicine".

Welcome Sage Olson to join the group!

Darren Yang won the Huppert Memorial Award, the highest honor for senior undergraduate students in the Chemical Engineering Program at UCSD (one winner per year).

Dr. Zhang received a Hellman Faculty Fellow Award from the Hellman Family Foundation.

Marta Sartor received a San Diego Fellowship!

Darren Yang received an Amgen Scholarship!

Dr. Zhang was selected to receive the 2009 Victor K. LaMer Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) to recognize his graduate research and promise as a future investigator. As the 40th winner of this prestigious award, Dr. Zhang will be giving the LaMer plenary lecture at the ACS 83rd Colloid and Surface Science Symposium and the 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science in New York in June 2009.

Welcome Zeling Xu and Linh Ton to join the group!

Welcome Dr. Santosh Aryal to join the group!

Welcome Dissaya Nu Pornpattananangkul to join the group!

Welcome Che-Ming Jack Hu, David Nguyen, and Darren Yang to join the group!

Welcome Corbin Clawson to join the group!

Welcome Marta Sartor to join the group!

Dr. Zhang was accepted as a participating member by the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD.

Dr. Zhang was appointed as a Founding Scientific Adviser of the Nanotechnology Research Foundation (NRF). NRF is a non-profit organization focused on supporting the acceleration of nanotechnology awareness, education, recognition, funding, research and American innovation.

Dr. Zhang was accepted as a participating faculty member by the newly founded Institute of Engineering in Medicine at UCSD.