Dr. Natalya Rapoport Ph.D. , D.Sc., Professor
Research:
Developing targetable drug delivery systems to treat drug sensitive and
drug resistant solid tumor carcinomas. A novel drug deliver modality is based
on the drug encapsulation in nanoparticles followed by tumor-localized drug
release triggered by ultrasound. This modality is currently being
tested in vivo using ovarian, breast, and colon cancer models in nu/nu
mice.
EMAIL: natasha.rapoport@utah.edu
PATENTS
Rapoport,
N. Synergistic compositions for the prevention of polymer degradation.
Rapoport, N, Pitt, W.G. Stabilization and acoustic activation of polymeric micelles for drug delivery. U.S. 6,649,702 (2003)
Special
Degrees, Awards, and Honors
1995
National Science Foundation
Visiting Professorship for Women Award
1994
Patent Award,
1992
Outstanding Teaching Award,
1990
W.W.
1986
Doctor of Sciences,
Dr. Zhongao Gao Ph.D.
Research Associate
EMAIL: zggao@yahoo.com
Dr. Pavel Kamaev Ph.D.
Research Associate
EMAIL: pavel.kamaev@utah.edu
Heidi Fain M.S.
Lab Specialist
EMAIL: heididfain@hotmail.com
Bryan Howard
Graduate Student
Project: Ultrasonic enhancement of paclitaxel action in breast cancer tumors.
EMAIL: bryanphoward@comcast.net
Steven Ahn
Graduate Student
Project: Effect of ultrasound on the integrity and drug diffusion in model microtumors.
EMAIL: vvasteve@hotmail.com
Brandon Bohn
Under-Graduate Student
Project: Hyperthermic Effects on Cancer Cell Response to Chemotherapy.
EMAIL: bbohn2002@yahoo.com
