Edward G
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Expertise
Engineering, Biology, Pharmacology, Mathematics, Physics
Bio
My name is Edward Guzman and I am a student in Bioengineering at Harvard University joint with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). My field of study revolves around engineering, biology, and nanomedicine. I am particularly interested in making vaccines more effective at treating lung diseases, such as for lung cancer. For the past five years, I have worked on a research project that aims to create vaccines more selectively to lung cells. I will soon be graduating from Harvard & MIT and I hope to work in the pharmaceutical industry afterwards to continue to help advance treatments for lung diseases. In my spare time, I like to play soccer and practice boxing as well as to enjoy the company of friends and family. I am passionate about helping young people achieve their career goals and I hope I can be a good mentor to you!Project ideas
Gene Vaccines
Gene vaccines are among the leading candidates against COVID-19, but how do these vaccines work? In this project we will answer this question by reviewing principles from molecular biology and biochemistry to fully understand how gene vaccines function. We will also talk about the immune system to learn how vaccines are designed and fabricated. We will conclude this project by covering the testing procedures that vaccines go through in order to be approved for medical use. By the end of this project, you will know the process of vaccine design, fabrication, and function so that you are prepared to conduct research at the university level.
Anatomy of the lung
Lungs are vital for human existence, but how do they really work? In this project we will answer this question by talking about the anatomy of the lung. We will learn about the components that make up the lung, including the cells and their properties, as well as how oxygen is processed at the lung. We will conclude this project by analyzing common lung diseases and the strategies that have been developed to treat to those diseases. At the end of this project, you will have a fundamental knowledge of how the lung functions and a better understanding of lung diseases, such as COVID-19, that you will be able to communicate more eloquently with medical doctors.