Assaf Zinger
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Biography
Dr. Assaf Zinger is a leading researcher and educator specializing in nanomedicine and engineering. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Houston Methodist Academic Institute in Texas, USA. Dr. Zinger's research focuses on biomimetic nanoparticles, covering various fields from biochemical engineering, where he designs and tests these nanoparticles, to biomedical engineering, where he assesses their effectiveness against conditions like neurodegenerative diseases, brain injuries, and cancers.
Aside from his research, Dr. Zinger co-founded the "Tzameret Program," connecting Technion students with high school students to promote research and academic studies. He also contributed to the undergraduate excellence program "Lavie" in the chemical engineering department. His significant contributions have earned him over 15 national and international awards and honors, including the prestigious Alon Scholarship and the Umbrella Award in Life Science and Engineering. He is a member of the Global Young Academy and an ERC starting grant recipient. You can learn more about his lab's work
RSC affiliations
Editorial Board, RSC Pharmaceutics