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In this work, we present mvGlu-AuNR (multivalent glucose ligand-functionalized gold nanorods), a targeted photothermal therapy (PTT) platform. The gold nanorod system incorporates a multivalent glucose (mvGlu) ligand previously developed by our lab (East et al., 2023), which enables high-affinity engagement of glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) and selective uptake into glycolytic tumors. This targeted design resulted in significantly enhanced tumor accumulation, with up to an 8-f

We are excited to share that Harshika has been selected as a member of the 2026 ACS Future Pharma Innovators Cohort! As one of 22 students chosen for this honor, she was recognized for her strong scientific excellence and passion for professional development. Her work will be featured at ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago, IL, where she will also be paired with an industry mentor to explore careers in pharma. Congratulations to Harshika on this exciting and well-deserved achievement!

We are excited to announce that Shuaiqi Yuan has joined the Chan Lab! Brief bio: Shuaiqi is from Beijing, China and earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2025. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on protein-based nanomedicine with Professors Yuzhou Wu and Fangrui Zhong, focusing on protein modification and responsive delivery systems. He also trained in organic synthesis in Professor Youwei Xie’s group, gaining experience

We are excited to announce that Kudzai Nyamkondiwa has joined the Chan Lab! Brief bio: Kudzai is from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Rhodes College in 2022. As an undergraduate, she synthesized 6-substituted L-DOPA analogues to expand the substrate library of L-DOPA dioxygenase (Prof. Larryn Peterson) and designed COVID-19 antiviral peptides using in-silico protein mutagenesis and molecular docking techniques (Prof.

We are excited to announce that Krishna Bharadwaj has joined the Chan Lab! Brief bio: Krishna is from Mumbai, India. He graduated with an Four Year Bachelor of Science (Research) degree with a major in Chemistry and minor in Biology from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore in 2025. At IISc, he worked with Prof. Mrinmoy De on the synthesis and formulation of lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery and peptide-photosensitizer coacervates for photodynamic therapy.

Laura Bickart was selected to win the 2025 Dr. Sandra Murawski Award for Teaching Excellence for her exemplary teaching during the 2024...