Nanoparticles for Gene Delivery: How We Build the Future of Medicine

Small particles. Big impact. The future starts at the nanoscale.

Imagine medicines so small that millions of nanoparticles could fit on the tip of a needle, yet powerful enough to repair problems deep inside our cells. In our research, we design lipid nanoparticles that carry genetic instructions, such as mRNA or siRNA, directly into cells. These messages can teach cells to heal themselves, fight disease, or even create new proteins on demand.

Using our advanced technology, we build these nanoparticles with remarkable precision, encapsulating high drug payloads faster and at lower cost, paving the way for next-generation therapies. Each nanoparticle protects fragile genetic material, ensuring it reaches its target safely within the body.

In this demo, you will explore what these lipid nanoparticles look like, how we make them, and why they could revolutionize medicine, from personalized treatments to life-changing therapies.

Presenters: Sanjeev Ranjan and Ona Westerlund
Research group: Ultraplex
Department: Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering