University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Biomedical EngineeringRNA Nanocarrier Delivery Lab
Xiaohu Gao · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Xiaohu Gao's lab at the University of Washington focuses on developing innovative methods for delivering RNA-based therapies, particularly in cancer treatment. By utilizing advanced nanotechnology, the lab is creating unique RNA nanocarriers that can effectively deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) while overcoming challenges associated with traditional delivery methods. The research aims to enhance the efficiency and specificity of siRNA delivery for therapeutic applications.
RNA deliverysiRNAnanocarrierscancer treatmentbiomimetics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a novel RNA nanocarrier for siRNA delivery
AIM 02Enhance targeting specificity of RNA therapies
AIM 03Evaluate the effectiveness of siRNA in cancer treatment
AIM 04Optimize nanocarrier properties using human RNA-binding proteins
AIM 05Investigate the safety and efficacy of new delivery technologies.
Skills the Lab Values
RNA extractionnanoparticle synthesiscell culturefluorescence microscopyin vivo animal models
Output against the department
Publications175bottom 40% of dept.359th of 595
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Citations23ktop 14% of dept.84th of 595
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