Distinguished Peter B. Dervan Lecture: Biomaterials & Biotechnology
Event starts on this day
Apr
16
2025
An invited talk featuring Robert S. Langer, Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Description
The University of Texas at Austin and the Welch Foundation invite you to a distinguished lecture by Dr. Robert S. Langer, Institute Professor at MIT and a leading innovator in biomaterials and biotechnology. Dr. Langer will discuss pioneering advancements in angiogenesis inhibitors, controlled drug delivery systems and the foundation of tissue engineering.
Robert S. Langer completed his undergraduate studies in chemical engineering at Cornell University and obtained his Sc.D. in chemical engineering at MIT. He joined MIT as Assistant Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry in 1978. Dr. Langer has written over 1,250 articles and also has nearly 1,050 patents worldwide. Dr. Langer’s patents have been licensed or sublicensed to over 250 pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Location
Avaya Auditorium (2.302), Peter O’Donnell Building