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Drug & Gene Delivery Lab

About Us

Dr. Hu Yang’s Drug & Gene Delivery Laboratory is committed to conducting cutting-edge biomedical engineering research through convergence research and interdisciplinary collaborations. The laboratory focuses on developing innovative solutions to facilitate drug and gene delivery, promoting improved patient compliance and contributing to the progress of personalized medicine. 
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DGDL Research

By integrating various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering, Dr. Yang’s team concentrates on developing novel targeted pharmaceuticals and theranostics biomaterials for diagnosing and treating various cancers, atherosclerosis, and ocular disorders.

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People

Dr. Yang’s laboratory is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and promoting groundbreaking research, creating novel educational and research opportunities for faculty collaborators and students alike. 

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Funding

The Drug & Gene Delivery Laboratory is grateful for the generous contributions of hosting agencies and funding organizations. 

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DGDL Facilities

The Drug & Gene Delivery Laboratory enjoys research and professional facilities located in the Translational and Biomedical Research Center on the Medical College of Wisconsin's Milwaukee campus. 

Get Involved

The Drug & Gene Delivery Laboratory is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and creating opportunities for the next generation of biomedical engineers. Students and research professionals with an interest in developing innovative solutions to facilitate drug and gene delivery, promoting improved patient compliance and contributing to the progress of personalized medicine are encouraged to explore research, employment, and educational opportunities supported by DGD Lab, Marquette University, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Advanced Degrees

Students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in biomedical engineering with a focus on engineering for drug and gene delivery are invited to explore educational opportunities provided by the Marquette-MCW Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering.

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Student Research Opportunities

The Drug & Gene Delivery Lab is proud to sponsor graduate, undergraduate, and high-school students in research programs designed to engage the next generation of physicians, scientists and engineers with the world-class research practices employed by Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

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Open Positions

The team at the Drug & Gene Delivery Laboratory is always looking for individuals interested in developing innovative solutions for the delivery of drug and gene therapies.  For additional information on open employment, educational and collaborative opportunities, please contact lab director Dr. Hu Yang. 

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