Jennifer M. Khirallah, Ph.D.

Technology Specialist

Overview

Jenn applies her scientific expertise in genome engineering and drug delivery to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

For dissertation research at Tufts University, Jenn specialized in the use of lipid nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. Her research focused on advancing therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases through precise delivery of base editors. Jenn also applied her expertise in lipid nanoparticle formulation to a variety of collaborators looking to further understand or treat different disease indications.

Jenn has authored and co-authored several research articles published in peer-reviewed journals, including Cell Reports Methods, Trends in Genetics, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, Nature Communications, and Nature Biotechnology.

Education

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University

B.S., magna cum laude, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University

Experience

Honors:

  • Recipient, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Education

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University

B.S., magna cum laude, Biomedical Engineering, Boston University