January 8, 2024
Ph.D. candidate Ameya Chaudhari is the 2023 recipient of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Research Award.
The School presents the award annually to the most outstanding doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences in honor of the late Katherine Brewington’s commitment to public service and higher education. Brewington passed away while pursuing her doctoral degree at the School.
“Receiving the Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Student Research Award is a significant milestone for me,” he said. “It not only validates my dedication and hard work throughout my academic journey, but also strengthens my commitment to contribute to the field of medicine through impactful research. This award is a reminder of the legacy of Ms. Brewington, inspiring me to strive for excellence and make a difference through my work. It’s an honor that fuels my passion for research and public service.”
Chaudhari studies in the School’s Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) under advisor Juliane Nguyen, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of DPMP.
His research aims to transform the use of extracellular vesicles as drug carriers. He is investigating how to modulate the protein corona of extracellular vesicles for specific organ and tissue targeting with the goal to minimize off-target effects and enhance therapeutic efficacy.
“Ameya brings a fresh perspective to his work, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting skills and a meticulous approach,” said Nguyen. “These qualities have resulted in several publications and multiple awards. Along with his other accomplishments, the Kathryne A. Brewington Graduate Research Award signals just the beginning of his promising career, and I am excited to see what he’ll continue to achieve.”
After completing his Ph.D., Chaudhari aspires to contribute to the field of medicine by working with innovative biotech startups. His ultimate goal is to start his own biotech company focusing on advancing medical science and addressing ethical issues like affordability of medicines.
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