Helen Thanh Mi Ha Nguyen
Biomedical engineering
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2027
Additional details: Honors student
FURI | Spring 2026
Optimizing 3D Printed Scaffolds for Immune-Protected Cell Therapy
Drug delivery devices often fail because the immune system attacks them, causing scarring that blocks function. The researcher proposes developing and optimizing biocompatible 3D-printed scaffolds, such as polystyrene, to safely house therapeutic cells, maintain their viability, and support long-term drug or nutrient delivery without triggering immune rejection. This approach addresses a critical gap in tissue engineering by translating scaffold design into functional therapies, demonstrating how 3D-printed scaffolds can protect cells, enhance device longevity, and integrate into injectable formats, advancing safer and more durable treatments for chronic diseases and regenerative medicine.
Mentor: Suman Bose, Xiangjia Li
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