High-Density Branched PEGylation for Nanoparticle Drug Delivery – Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

This study explored a new method to engineer a novel nanoparticle coating called branched polyethylene glycol (PEG), which made them more efficient in reaching their targets. This finding is important for future methods of using nanotechnology to more efficiently deliver drugs to their targeted cells, and could improve COPD treatments or cystic fibrosis. Senior author Dr. Gregg Duncan was supported by the American Lung Association Innovation Award for his work in nanoparticles in COPD.