Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Professor Kinam Park is the Showalter Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Pharmacy at Purdue University. He has studied controlled drug delivery systems for four decades, with a recent focus on understanding PLGA polymer properties and the mechanisms of drug release from long-acting injectable formulations. He is currently developing 2~6-month long-acting naltrexone/buprenorphine injectable formulations for treating opioid use disorder. Professor Park also serves as the president of Akina, Inc., specializing in specialty biodegradable polymers for applications in biomaterials and drug delivery. His lifetime goal is to understand the impact of distilled spirit on the research spirit.
Hot Topic: Drug Delivery Technology: Quo Vadis?
Monday, October 23, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET