Gang Bao

Gang Bao is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of bioengineering, currently holding the position of Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University.12 His work spans several cutting-edge areas of biomedical research, with a focus on nanomedicine, molecular imaging, and genome editing.2

Research and Expertise

Professor Bao is recognized as a pioneer in nanomedicine and the emerging field of genome editing.2 His research interests include:

• Developing nanotechnologies for multimodality molecular imaging
• Creating tools for sensitive detection of RNA and proteins
• Designing targeted drug delivery systems
• Advancing gene correction techniques for cancer treatment and single-gene disorders like sickle-cell disease

A major focus of his work involves using DNA-cutting enzyme technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9, TALENs, and ZFNs to develop precise gene editing tools.2

Career Highlights

• Recruited to Rice University in 2014 with a $6 million Recruitment of Established Investigators Award from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)1
• Previously held positions as an endowed professor of bioengineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University1
• Author of over 180 refereed publications, two books, and four book chapters2
• Co-founder of Vivonetics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on gene expression visualization in living cells2

Achievements and Recognition

Professor Bao has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field:

• Elected fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the Biomedical Engineering Society, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, American Physical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers2
• Holds 10 U.S. patents or provisional patents for his nanotechnologies2
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Society of Engineering Science (2006-2009)2

Gang Bao's LinkedIn profile (username: gang-bao-a121146) confirms his current position as Foyt Family Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University.3