University of California-Irvine · EngineeringWang Lab
Szu-Wen Wang · Irvine, California
Research Focus
Dr. Szu-Wen Wang's lab focuses on creating innovative vaccine platforms using advanced materials science to improve immune responses against influenza and other rapidly changing viruses. By optimizing vaccine delivery and presentation with nanotechnology, the lab aims to enhance the effectiveness and durability of immune protection after a single vaccination. This research has the potential to respond quickly to new infectious threats and contribute to public health by advancing vaccine technology.
vaccine developmentnanoparticlesimmune responseinfluenzabroadly-neutralizing antibodiesbiomaterialsimmunization strategiesthermo-responsive polymerspublic healthpathogen resistance
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate and optimize the conditions for a nanoparticle-hydrogel vaccine platform.
AIM 02Broaden immune response by incorporating various antigens into the vaccine.
AIM 03Evaluate the protective effects of combined vaccine elements in animal models.
Skills the Lab Values
nanoparticle formulationvaccine designhydrogel technologyimmunological assaysantibody titer measurementcell cultureanimal modelsbiocompatible materials synthesiselectron microscopydata modeling
Output against the department
Publications145bottom 36% of dept.178th of 278
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Citations2.1kbottom 15% of dept.237th of 278
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