Laura Weinstein | Drug Delivery Systems | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Laura Weinstein, University of Delaware, United States

Ms. Laura Weinstein is an accomplished biomedical engineering student at the University of Delaware , set to graduate in May 2025 with a stellar GPA of 3.97. With minors in nanoscale materials and chemistry , she has led impactful research in nanoparticle drug delivery, orthotic device innovation, and immunoengineering. Her work spans labs at Delaware and Vanderbilt , earning her top honors including the Eugene du Pont Memorial Scholarship and Best Poster Awards . Passionate about translational medicine, Laura’s dedication to improving healthcare through engineering solutions marks her as a rising star in biomedical research .

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Education

Ms. Laura Weinstein is currently pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware, with expected graduation in May 2025 . She maintains an outstanding GPA of 3.97 and complements her major with minors in Nanoscale Materials and Chemistry . Her coursework spans core sciences and advanced engineering, including Introductory Biology , General Chemistry , Physics , and Biomedical Experimental Design . She has also delved into Immunoengineering, Cell Engineering , Nanomaterials, and Nanomedicine . Proficient in Python and MATLAB , Laura combines technical skills with scientific curiosity, preparing her for groundbreaking biomedical research .

Awards

Ms. Laura Weinstein has received numerous prestigious honors throughout her academic journey. From 2021–2025, she was awarded the esteemed Eugene du Pont Memorial Scholarship , covering full tuition, housing, meals, and book expenses. In 2024, she earned 1st place for designing a prototype to secure thoracostomy tubes . She is also a National Cyber Scholar (2022–2024) and won the Biomedical Engineering Distinguished Sophomore Award in 2023 . That same year, she was recognized by the Delaware Department of Technology and Information . In 2022, she placed 1st in the Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Innovation Sprint

Experience

Ms. Laura Weinstein has been actively engaged in cutting-edge research at the University of Delaware’s Day Lab since January 2022 . Under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Day and PhD candidate Eric Sterin , she developed polymeric nanoparticles for biomimetic cargo delivery via cancer cell membranes . She contributed to refining purification protocols for DiD-fluorescent nanoparticles and guided fellow undergraduates in research techniques . Her dedication extended beyond semesters, participating in multiple research fellowships and programs including the 2022 CBER Summer Scholars REU, 2023 Winter Fellowship, and 2024–2025 Summer/Winter Fellowships —highlighting her passion for biomedical innovation.

Research Focus

Ms. Laura Weinstein focuses her research in the dynamic field of biomedical nanotechnology and targeted drug delivery . Her studies explore cell biomimicry, using cancer cell membranes to improve therapeutic delivery for hematological cancers . She also investigates nanoparticle purification challenges, ensuring enhanced precision in drug transport systems . Her work integrates principles of nanomedicine, immunoengineering, and materials science to develop innovative approaches in cancer treatment and diagnostics . Through her publications and lab experience, Laura contributes to advancing next-generation polymeric nanoparticle technologies—blending engineering and biology to revolutionize patient care and medical outcomes .

Publication Top Notes

Hiding in Plain Sight: Cell Biomimicry for Improving Hematological Cancer Outcomes

Standard purification methods are not sufficient to remove micellular lipophilic dye from polymer nanoparticle solution