Dr. Brannon-Peppas' research focuses on expanding the usefulness of biodegradable microparticles and nanoparticles to more effectively treat and prevent disease through highly-targeted drug delivery. She and her research group are developing a targeted delivery system to treat breast cancer and possibly other cancers without damaging healthy tissue or causing the side effects that commonly accompany chemotherapy.
She founded and was the president of Biogel Technology, Inc., which specialized in applying the technologies of polymer science to controlled delivery, biomaterials and other areas. In 2002 she won the Leading Light Award from Women and Hi Tech for an "outstanding contribution to the health, life sciences or ag-science industry."
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