Biomedical Engineering 590STE - Drugs & Pharmaceutical Engin
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Hemalatha Kanniyappan
M W F 12:20PM 1:10PM
UMass Amherst
85594
Hasbrouck Laboratory room 137
hkanniyappan@umass.edu
This course covers the principles and technologies of modern drug delivery, focusing on how biomedical engineering helps develop safer and more effective therapies. Students will explore physiological barriers to drug transport, design of carrier systems, controlled release mechanisms, and strategies for clinical translation. The aim is to establish a solid foundation connecting fundamental biology, engineering design, and therapeutic applications.