Pioneering the Future of Biomaterials: Meet Dr. Julian Zhu

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Dr. Guizhi (Julian) Zhu of the UMich has been named a 2026 Biomaterials Young Investigator Awardee! As the Ara Garo Paul Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, his lab is pioneering nucleic acid therapeutics and vaccines for cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and genetic diseases.

With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and accolades including the OTS Young Investigator Award and AAPS Emerging Leader Award, Dr. Zhu exemplifies the next generation of biomaterials innovators.