The University of Texas at Dallas · EngineeringQin Neuromodulation Lab
Zhenpeng Qin · Richardson, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Zhenpeng Qin's lab at the University of Texas Dallas focuses on innovative methods for delivering therapeutic molecules specifically to neurons and spinal cord tumors. By developing a peptide that can target neurons across various animal species and employing light-based techniques to modulate the blood-spinal cord barrier, the lab aims to enhance drug delivery for neurological diseases and cancers affecting the spinal cord. This work has significant implications for improving treatment options and understanding of central nervous system disorders.
neuron-specific deliveryspinal cord tumorsblood-spinal cord barrieroptical modulationgene delivery
Research Aims
3AIM 01Characterize the mechanisms of neuron-specific molecule delivery using the N1 peptide.
AIM 02Optimize the N1 peptide for improved stability and delivery effectiveness.
AIM 03Develop a novel method to enhance drug delivery through the blood-spinal cord barrier for spinal cord tumors.
Skills the Lab Values
Peptide synthesisMolecular biology techniquesCell cultureIn vivo imagingEpidural fiberoptic probe designPharmacokineticsHistologyAnimal modelsProteomics
Output against the department
Publications144bottom 35% of dept.179th of 278
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Citations4.3kbottom 32% of dept.190th of 278
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