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ISU-led Research shows new findings in the use of PEGs in Nanoparticle design
December 15, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University researchers have recently published an article in Langmuir that examines…
ISU Researchers identify inflammation-triggered nanomicelles (ITMs) as a Targeted Drug-Delivery Strategy for Ulcerative Colitis
December 9, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Researchers at Iowa State University recently published a study in Nanoscale Horizons that offers…
Immuno Nano Med awarded funds from the National Science Foundation
November 7, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Immuno Nano Med, an Iowa start-up company, was the recipient of a Phase…
National Science Foundation CAREER award granted to ISU researcher, Shana Moothedath
September 4, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Dr. Shana Moothedath, Harpole-Pentair Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer…
ISU research advances understanding of nanoparticle-based immunomodulators for acute respiratory infections
August 18, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Acute respiratory diseases, such as RSV, are a major contributor to infant illnesses…
ISU Researcher Molly Kozminsky Awarded Research Funds from the Department of Defense
August 11, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – Molly Kozminsky, Assistant Professor in Chemical & Biological Engineering at Iowa State University,…
Nanovaccine Institute Researchers advance LASIP as a potential effective treatment for cancer
August 4, 2025 – Ames, Iowa – When it comes to the standard of care treatment that uses immunotherapies for…
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Funds Awarded to ISU Faculty Molly Kozminsky
June 17, 2025- Ames, IA – Dr. Molly Kozminsky, Assistant Professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering department at Iowa…
Zeteo Biomedical Secures Global Patents for Nasal and Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Device Innovations
June 11, 2025 – Cedar Park, TX – Zeteo Biomedical, a privately held biomedical device company, today announced the issuance…
Nanovax 2025- Highlights
May 15, 2025 – Ames, IA – On April 2-3, 2025, Nanovax 2025: Next Generation Countermeasures for Emerging and Re-Emerging…
Three Nanovaccine Institute members recognized through Iowa State Awards
May 12, 2025 – Ames, IA – Two Nanovaccine Institute staff and an institute-related faculty member have been named award…
Novel NanoVaccines Against Emerging Isolates of Avian Influenza
May 6, 2025 – Ames, IA – High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild…
Integrated Stem Cell-Targeted Chemotherapy Coupled with Vaccine Platform–Mediated Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
April 28, 2025- Ames, IA – Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the deadliest cancers, ranking as the third-leading…
Iowa Livestock Producers Concerned about Livestock Diseases, Uncertain about Level of Threat and Capacity to Manage
April 15, 2025- Ames, IA- Livestock diseases have received substantial attention and global media coverage in recent years. Highly pathogenic…
Nicole Hashemi recognized as emerging inventor by the NAI
April 11, 2025- Ames, IA-Nicole Hashemi, associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been named a senior member of the National Academy…
McGill receives AAVI Award
February 21, 2025- Ames, IA-Dr. Jodi McGill, Associate Dean of research and graduate studies and the John G. Salsbury Endowed…
Zeteo Biomedical Introduces CygnusMR™ and CygnusSDX™ Delivery Devices for Nasal Administration of Dry Powder Drugs and Biologics
February 19, 2025- Cedar Park, TX- Zeteo Biomedical LLC today announced the launch of its ZTech-P CygnusMR™ and CygnusSDX™ delivery…
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Surveillance and Innovation in Livestock Virus Control
February 26, 2025- Ames, IA- Iowa is a leading state in livestock production, significantly contributing to the U.S. agricultural economy.…
Generative Artificial Intelligence accelerates solutions for reducing methane emissions and enhancing a sustainable future for animal agriculture
January 29, 2025 – Ames, IA- Methane emissions are a climate challenge to scientists and has led to 33% of…
Genvax Technologies, an Animal Vaccine Company in Ames, IA, is Developing New Solutions to Combat Current and Emerging Infectious Diseases in Livestock
December 17, 2024 – Ames, IA – Animal diseases have recently gained significant attention due to the emergence of highly pathogenic…
The Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group: 35 Years of Advancements in Infectious Disease Research
December 12, 2024 – Ames, IA – It is a common belief among scientists that the pursuit of science is…
Protecting our Most Vulnerable: Mitigating Influenza in Neonatal Populations
December 10, 2024 – Ames, IA– On a recent episode of the Nanovax Podcast, researchers discuss the status of research…
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Funds Awarded to ISU Faculty Jing Wang
November 19, 2024 – Ames, IA – Jing Wang, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering at Iowa State University,…
Introducing the Nanovax Podcast
October 23, 2024 – Ames, IA – The Nanovaccine Institute is pleased to announce the Nanovax Podcast, a new podcast…
Submit your Research to Nanovax 2025
October 10, 2024 – Ames, IA– The Nanovaccine Institute is pleased to announce the request for research and poster abstracts…
Medgene Collaborating with Iowa State University to Develop Vaccines for Sheep & Goat Industry
September 13, 2024 – Ames, IA – Prescription platform vaccine manufacturer Medgene announces that it will be expanding its vaccine…
Black and Veatch Faculty Fellowship for Chowdhury’s AI-based protein design research
September 10, 2024 – Ames, IA – Ratul Chowdhury, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering…
Zeteo Biomedical Joins U.S. Government’s Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV)
August 21, 2024 – Austin, TX – Zeteo Biomedical LLC, a leading innovator in nasal and sublingual drug and vaccine…
ISU Researchers receive NSF Award to research new nano-sized structure for drug delivery
July 18, 2024 – Ames, IA – Dr. Ian Schneider, an associate professor in the department of Chemical and Biological…
Director Balaji Narasimhan to be featured on Science Friday
Apr 19, 2024 – Ames, IA – Join Ira Flatow and the rest of the SciFri crew as they hit…