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Yuping Bao

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama

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Chemical Engineering, Nanomaterials, Drug Discovery & Delivery

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Dr. Yuping Bao develops nanoplatforms for rapid lead identification and targeted delivery. Backed by an NSF $420K award and a non‑provisional patent on magnetic nanoparticle assays for transmembrane targets, including ion channels, with applications in pain, neuro, and cancer.

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University of Alabama

Magnetic Screening Nanoplatform for Identifying GLUT5 Inhibitors or Activators

A cell-membrane-coated magnetic nanoparticle platform designed to screen compound mixtures for molecules that bind GLUT5 receptors, enabling discovery of GLUT5 inhibitors or activators. The approach preserves native tran...

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Yuping Bao

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama

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University of Alabama

Principal Investigator

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Last updated Jan 2026