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​Research Goal     

Find engineering solutions to human health problems

Research Overview

Collaborations

PRof. ursula, wesselmann of uab
prof. srvinivasa raja of johns hopkins
prof. yi he of unm
prof. tony l. yaksh of ucds
prof. jianyi zhang of uab
prof. brandon kim of ua
prof. hongyu zhou of ut
prof. joseph johnson of uab
prof. jialai wang of ua
prof. robert oster of uab

Supports

​Cover pages

Patents

Chao Zhao and Yuhao Cai
US63/627,124 “Exosomal compositions including anesthetics”
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Jie Zheng, Qiang Chen, and Chao Zhao
US14/787,041: “One-pot synthesis of highly mechanical and recoverable double-network hydrogels”
2019/07/02-2034/04/23

Peter X Ma, Chao Zhao, and Zhong Wang
US20220162398A1: “Tri-block copolymers and nano-fibrous gelling microspheres including the same”

Daniel S. Kohane and Chao Zhao
US20210275678A1: “Covalent anesthetic-polymer conjugates for prolonged local anesthesia”

Journal Papers

google scholar citation

2025

In Preparation

77. R. Thomas, C. Zhao*,
“Transdermal Microneedle Drug Delivery for Pain Management”
to be submitted.

76. P. Busa, C. Zhao*,
“Tetrodotoxin-loaded Pluronic F127 (F127) coated mesoporous polydopamine nanoparticles for cold triggered local anesthesia”
to be submitted.

75.Y. Cai,  C. Zhao*,
“Enzyme/Catalyst-Free Spontaneous Chemical Bond Formation Reactions in the Physiological Environment of Humans and Their Biomedical Applications”
to be submitted.

Under Review/Revision

​74. G. Liu, W. Xiang, M. Guan, C. Zhao*, Y. Deng,
“Biodegradable hyperbranched poly(amine-co-ester)-based polymeric nanoparticles for mRNA delivery”
Advanced Functional Materials, under review.

73. D. Zhang, H, Chen, Y. Zhang, J, Yang, Q. Chen, J, Wu, Y. Liu, C. Zhao, Y. Tang, J. Zheng,
“Advancements in antifreezing hydrogels form mechanism, strategies, to performances”
Chemical Society Reviews, under review.

72. Q. Li, H. Hu, X. Li, E. Johnson, A. Koh, C. Zhao*,
“Injectable polymer-tetrodotoxin conjugates with enhanced local retention and sustained release of tetrodotoxin to induce prolonged duration local anesthesia”
Small, under review.

71. Y. Wen, T. Yang, Q. Li, C. Zhao*,
“Carboxylic acid derivatives of local anesthetics with enhanced potency in peripheral nerve block and reduced toxicity”
Journal of Controlled Release,  under review.

​Published/Accepted

70. X. Ma, Y. Cai, S. Gurung, S. Rao,  C. Zhao*,
“Glucose-Facilitated Nanomicelles Cross the Peripheral Nerve Barriers to Achieve Drug Delivery to Nerves”
Advanced Functional Materials, accepted.

69.Y. Cai, Q. Li, X. Li, A. Banga, U. Wesselmann, C. Zhao*,
“Tetrodotoxin delivery pens: an efficient approach for management of cutaneous pain with extensive and prolonged topical anesthesia”
Advanced Healthcare Materials, accepted.

68. S. Song, X. Xia, T. Li, A. Stevens, C. Zhao, Y. He,
“Molecular Dynamics Insights into Peptide-based Tetrodotoxin Delivery Nanostructures”
​Molecules, 2025, 30, 61.

​2024

67. Y. Zhang, N. McKibben, Q. Li, C. Zhao, L. Tan
“Lutein Emulsion Stabilized by a Food-Grade Biopolymer Enhanced Lutein Bioavailability and Improved Retinal Vessel Morphology in Neonatal Rats with Retinopathy of Prematurity”
The Journal of Nutrition, in press.

66. X. Li, Q. Li , C. Zhao*, 
“Capsaicin-loaded melanin nanoparticles for long-lasting sensory-selective nerve blockade”
Langmuir, 2024, 40, 24751-24760 (invited article).

65. Q. Li, A. Boyd, X. Li, C. Zhao*, 
“Polymersomes for small hydrophilic molecules delivery”
Biomedical Nanotechnology: Methods and Protocols, accepted (invited book chapter).

64. H. Hu, P. Busa, Y. Zhao, C. Zhao*,
“Externally triggered drug release systems”
Smart Materials in Medicine, 2024, 5, 386-408 (invited review).

63.Y. Cai, Q. Li, U. Wesselmann, C. Zhao*,
“Exosomal bupivacaine: integrating nerve barrier penetration capability and sustained drug release for enhanced potency in peripheral nerve block and reduced toxicity”
Advanced Functional Materials, 2024, 2406876.

62. S. Liang, L. Xiao, T. Chen, Z. Peng, L. Yu, M. Wu, J. Liu, X. Wang, C. Zhao*, Y. Deng, Y. Mai​
“Injectable nanocomposite hydrogels enable co-delivery of immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapeutics to improve combination cancer therapy”
ACS Nano, 2024, 18, 18963-18979.

61.Q. Li, X. Li, Y. Zhang, Q. Yang, S. Hathcock, Y. Cai, P. Busa, Y. Wen, L. Tan, B. Kim , C. Zhao*, 
“Galacturonic acid-capsaicin prodrug for prolonged nociceptive-selective nerve blockade”
Journal of Controlled Release,  2024, 371, 324-337.

60.P. Mondal, Q. Li, T. Maqbool, C. Zhao, D. Jiang, G. Szulczewski, G. Wijeratne, Q. Liang, 
“Quantitative MALDI-MS and Imaging of Fungicide Pyrimethanil in Strawberries with 2-Nitrophloroglucinol as an Effective Matrix”
Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 2024,35,1272-1281.

59. Q. Liang, P. Mondal, Q. Li, T. Maqbool, C. Zhao, D. Jiang, G. Szulczewski, G. Wijeratne
“Nitro Indole Derivatives as Novel Dual Polarity Matrices for MALDI Mass Spectrometry and Imaging with Broad Applications”
Analytical Chemistry, 2024, 96, 4, 1668–1677

58. L. Xiao, S. Liang, Y. Fang,  T. Chen, Z. Peng, M. Wu, L. Yu, J. Xie, Y. Nie, X. Zhao, W. Deng, X. Wang, Y. Deng, C. Zhao*, Y. Mai​
“A nanocomposite hydrogel for co-delivery of multiple anti-biofilm therapeutics to enhance the treatment of bacterial biofilm-related infections”
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 649, 5, 2024.

2023

57. D. Li, C. Zhao, W. Xu, Y. Liu 
“Editorial: Innovative Technologies and Materials for Treatments of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases”
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, section Biomaterials, 11:1260144. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1260144

56. Q. Li, X. Li, E. Bury, K. Lackey, A. Koh, U. Wesselmann, T. Yaksh, C. Zhao*, 
“Hydration-Induced void-containing hydrogels for encapsulation and sustained release of small hydrophilic molecules”
Advanced Functional Materials, 2301025

55. N.  Rezazadeh, A. Kianvash, C. Zhao, A.  Koh,
A study on microwave absorption properties of polyaniline/nitrile rubber/graphene/Fe3O4 composites with a thickness of 0.7 mm and high flexibility”,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, e53946.

54. Y. Sun, M. Zabihi, Q. Li, X. Li, B. Kim, E. Ubogu, S. Raja, U. Wesselmann, C. Zhao*, 
“Drug permeability: From the blood-brain barrier to the peripheral nerve barriers”,
Advanced Therapeutics, 2200150

2022
53. H. Liu, Y. Tian, C. Zhao*, J. Ding 
“Editorial: bioactive bone regenerative materials and bionic prosthesis interfaces”
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, section Biomaterials, 10:1111743. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1111743.

52. X. Li, Q. Li, S. Song, A. Stevens, Z. Broemmel, Y. He, U. Wesselmann, T. Yaksh, C. Zhao*, 
“Emulsion-induced polymersomes taming tetrodotoxin for prolonged duration local anesthesia”,
Advanced Therapeutics, 2200199 (Cover page) 

51. Y. Mai, Y. Ouyang, Y. Qin , M. Girardi , W. Mark Saltzman , E. Cocco , C. Zhao , L. Yu , Y. Jia , L. Xiao , W. Deng , Y. Liu, J. Xie, Y. Deng 
“Topical formulation based on disease-specific nanoparticles for single-dose cure of psoriasis”,
Journal of Controlled Release,  349, 354-366.

50. D. Yun, Y. Fang, W. Fu, C. Zhao, D. Jiang,
“Editorial on the research topic: bioengineering and translational research for bone and joint diseases”
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10:969416. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.969416.

49. M. Manisha, C. Zhao, A. Liu, C. Innocent, D. Kohane,
“Prolonged retrobulbar local anesthesia of the cornea does not cause keratopathy in mice”,
Translational Vision Science & Technology,  2022, 11, 33.

2021
48. J. X. Ding*, D. Li, J.C. Chen, C. Zhao, P.P. Abadi,
“Editorial: Syntheses and Biomedical Applications of Functional Polymers”,
International Journal of Polymer Science, 2021, 9763105.

47. X. Li, Y. Zhao, C. Zhao*, 
“Applications of Capillary Action in Drug Delivery”,
iScience, 2021, 24(7):102810.

46. Y. Wu, X. Li, Y, Gan, C. Zhao*, 
“Nanoparticle-mediated surfactant therapy in patients with severe covid-19: a perspective”,
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2021, 9, 6988 – 6993 (featured in the Emerging Investigators themed issue).

45. X. Li, Q. Li, C. Zhao*, 
“Zero-order Controlled Release of Water-soluble Drugs Using a Marker Pen Platform”.
ACS Omega, 2021, 6, 21, 13774-13778

44. T. Ji, Y. Li, X. Deng, A. Rwei, A. Offen, S. Hall, W. Zhang, C. Zhao, M. Manisha, D. Kohane,
“Delivery of local anesthetics by a self-assembled supramolecular system mimicking their interactions with a sodium channel”,
Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2021, 1-11 (Cover page) 

43. Y. Wu, M. Zhang, X. Li, Y, Gan*, C. Zhao*, 
“Augment Reality-Based Teaching Practice”,
Biomedical Engineering Education, 2021.

2020
42. W. Cui*, A. Wang*, C. Zhao*, W. Zhu*,
“Editorial: Nanotechnology in Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine”,
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, section Nanobiotechnology, 2020, 8, 1222

41. Q. Li, X. Li, C. Zhao*, 
“Strategies to obtain encapsulation and controlled release of small hydrophilic molecules”,
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020, 8, 437.

40. Y. Zhang, B. Ren, D. Zhang, Y. Liu, M. Zhang, C. Zhao, J. Zheng, 
“Design Principals and Fundamental Understanding of Biosensors for Amyloid-β Detection”,

Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2020,8, 6179-6196

39. W. Zhang, T. Ji, Y. Li, Y. Zheng,  M. Manisha, C. Zhao, A. Liu, D. Kohane,
“Light-triggered release of conventional local anesthetics from a macromolecular prodrug for on-demand local anesthesia”,
Nature Communications, 2020, 11(1), 1. 
​
38.  C. Zhao, S. Tian, Q. H. Liu, K. M. Xiu, L,L. Lei, Z. Wang, P. X. Ma,
“Biodegradable nanofibrous temperature-responsive gelling microspheres for heart regeneration”,
Advanced Functional Materials, 2020, 2000776.

2019
37.   C. Zhao, A. Liu, C. Santamaria, A. Shomorony, T. Ji, T. Wei, R. Yang, D. Kohane,
“Polymer-tetrodotoxin conjugates to prolonged duration local anesthesia with minimal toxicity”,
Nature Communications,  2019, 10(1), 2566. 

36.   H. L. Tang, W. L. Zhao, J. M. Yu, Y. Li, C. Zhao*,
“Recent development of pH-responsive polymers for cancer nanomedicine”,
Molecules, 2019, 24, 4. (Invited review article) 

35. A. Shomorony, C. Santamaria, C. Zhao, A. Rwei, M. Mehta, D. Zurakowski, D. Kohane. 
“Prolonged duration local anesthesia by combined delivery of capsaicin- and tetrodotoxin-loaded liposomes”,
Anesth Analg, 2019, 129(3): 709-717.

34.   C. Weld​on, T. Ji, M. Nguyen, W. P. Wang, Y. Hao, C. Zhao, B. Wang, D. Kohane,
“Nanoscale bupivacaine formulations to enhance the duration and safety of intravenous regional anesthesia”,
ACS Nano, 2019, 13(1), 18-25.

Before 2019

33.   Q. Liu, C. Santamaria, T. Wei, C. Zhao, T. Ji, T. Yang, A. Shomorony, B. Wang, D. Kohane,
“Hollow silica nanoparticles penetrate peripheral nerve and enhance nerve blockade from tetrodotoxin”,
Nano Letters, 2018, 18, 32-37

32.   Y. Xu, D. Xia, J. Han, S. Yuan, H. Lin, C. Zhao*,
“Design and fabrication of porous chitosan scaffolds with tunable structures and mechanical properties”,
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017, 177: 210

31.   H. Chen, C. Zhao, M. Zhang, Q. Chen, J. Ma, J. Zheng,
“Molecular understanding and structural-based design of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates as antifouling materials”,
Langmuir, 2016, 32: 3315 (Invited feature article) (Cover page)

30.   J. Hu, Y. Wang, J. Jiao, Z. Liu, C. Zhao, Z. Zhou, Z. Zhang, K. Forde, L. Wang, J. Wang, D. Baylink, X. Zhang, S. Gao, B. Yang, Y.E. Chen, P.X. Ma,
“Patient-specific cardiovascular progenitor cells derived from integration-free induced pluripotent stem cells for vascular tissue regeneration”,
Biomaterials, 2015, 73: 51.

29.   Q. Liu, S. Tian, C. Zhao, X. Chen, I, Lei, Z. Wang, and P.X. Ma,
“Porous nanofibrous poly(l-lactic acid) scaffolds supporting cardiovascular progenitor cells for cardiac tissue engineering”,
Acta Biomaterialia, 2015, 26, 105

28.   Y. Wang, J. Hu, J. Jiao, Z. Liu, Z. Zhou, C. Zhao, L-J Chang, Y.E. Chen, P.X. Ma, B. Yang.
“Engineering vascular tissue with functional smooth muscle cells derived from human iPS cells and nanofibrous scaffolds”,
Biomaterials, 2014, 35: 8960.

27.   J. Wu,  C. Zhao, W. Lin, R. Hu, Q. Wang, H. Chen, L. Li, S. Chen, and J. Zheng,
“Binding characteristics between polyethylene glycol (PEG) and proteins in aqueous solution”,
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2014, 2:2983. (Hot article + Coverpage)

26.   J. Wu, C. Zhao, R. Hu, W. Lin, Q. Wang, J. Zhao, S.M. Bilinovich, T.C. Leeper, L. Li, H.M. Cheung, S. Chen, and J. Zheng,
“Probing the weak interaction of proteins with neutral and zwitterionic antifouling polymers”,  
Acta Biomaterialia, 2014,10:751.

25.   H. Chen, M. Zhang, J. Yang, C. Zhao, R. Hu, Q. Chen, Y. Chang, and J. Zheng,
“Synthesis and characterization of antifouling poly (n-acryloylamido-ethoxyethanol) with ultralow protein adsorption and cell attachment”,
Langmuir, 2014, 30: 10398.

24.   Q. Wang, G. Liang, M. Zhang, J. Zhao, K. Patel, X. Yu, C. Zhao, B. Ding, G. Zhang, F. Zhou, and J. Zheng,
“De novo design of self-assembled hexapeptides as β-Amyloid (Aβ) peptide inhibitors”,
ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 2014,  5: 972.

23.   C. Zhao, J. Zhao, X. Li, J. Wu, S. Chen, Q. Chen, X. Gong, L. Li and J. Zheng,
“Probing structure-antifouling activity relationships of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates”, 
Biomaterials, 2013, 34: 4714.

22.  C. Zhao, X. Li, L. Li, and J. Zheng,
“Mimicking the binding and unbinding of Fe3+ with transferrin by single biomimetic nanochannel”,
Chemical Communications, 2013, 49: 9317.

21.  Q. Chen, L. Zhu, C. Zhao, Q. Wang and J. Zheng,
“A simple, robust, one-pot synthesis of highly mechanical and recoverable double-network hydrogels using thermo-reversible sol-gel polysaccharide”, Advanced Materials, 2013, 25: 4171.

20.  C. Zhao, X. Li, L. Li, G. Cheng, X. Gong, and J. Zheng,
“Dual functionality of antimicrobial and antifouling of poly(n-hydroxyethylacrylamide)/salicylate (polyHEAA/SA) hydrogels”,
Langmuir, 2013, 29: 1517.

19.  C. Zhao, X. Li, L. Li, and J. Zheng,
“Antifouling and biodegradable poly(N-hydroxyethyl acrylamide) (polyHEAA)-based nanogels”,
RSC Advances, 2013, 3: 19991.

18.   J. Zhao, C. Zhao, G. Liang, M. Zhang, and Jie Zheng,
“Engineering antimicrobial peptides with improved antimicrobial and hemolytic activities”,
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 2013, 53: 3280.

17.   C. Zhao, Q. Chen, K. Patel, L. Li, X. Li, Q. Wang, G. Zhang, and J. Zheng,
“Synthesis and characterization of pH-sensitive poly(N-2-hydroxyethyl acrylamide)-acrylic acid (poly(HEAA/AA)) nanogels with antifouling protection for controlled-release”,
Soft Matter, 2012, 8 (30): 3848.

16.   C. Zhao, L. Li, M. Guo, and J. Zheng,
“Functional polymer thin films designed for antifouling materials and biosensors”,
Chemical Papers, 2012, 66: 323.

15.  C. Zhao†, J. Yang† (Equal contribution), I. Hsieh, S. Subramanian, L. Liu, G. Cheng, L. Li, S.Z.D. Cheng, and J. Zheng,
“Strong resistance of PEG-based L-tyrosine polyurethanes to protein adsorption and cell adhesion”,
Polymer International,  2012, 61: 616.

14.   Q. Chen, L. Zhu, C. Zhao, and J. Zheng, 
“Hydrogels for removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution”,
Journal of Environmental & Analytical Toxicology, 2012, S2: 001.

13.   X. Yu, Q. Wang, Y. Lin, J. Zhao, C. Zhao, and J. Zheng,
“Structure, orientation, and surface interactions of Alzheimer amyloid-β peptides on the graphite”,
Langmuir, 2012, 28: 6595.

12.   C. Zhao and J. Zheng,
“Synthesis and characterization of poly(n-hydroxyethylacrylamide) for long-term antifouling ability”,
Biomacromolecules, 2011, 12: 4071.

11.   C. Zhao, L. Li, Q. Yu, and J. Zheng,
“Effect of film thickness on the antifouling performance for poly(hydroxy-functional methacrylates) grafted surfaces”,
Langmuir, 2011, 27: 4906.

10.   Q. Wang, N. Shah, J. Zhao, C. Wang, C. Zhao, L. Liu, L. Li, F. Zhou, and J. Zheng,
“Structural, morphological, and kinetic studies of beta-amyloid peptide aggregation on self-assembled monolayers”,
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2011, 13: 15200.

9.   C. Zhao, L. Li and J. Zheng,
“Achieving highly effective nonfouling performance for surface-grafted poly(HPMA) via atom transfer radical polymerization”,
Langmuir, 2010, 26: 17375.

8.   C. Zhao†, Q. Wang† (Equal contribution), J. Zhao, J. Wang, J. Yang, X. Yu, and J. Zheng,
“Comparative molecular dynamics study of Abeta adsorption on the self-assembled monolayers”,
Langmuir, 2010, 26: 3308.

7.   Q. Wang, J. Zhao, X. Yu, C. Zhao, L. Li, and J. Zheng,
“Alzheimer Abeta1-42 monomer adsorbed on the self-assembled monolayers”,
Langmuir, 2010, 26: 12722 .

6.   S. Chen, L. Li, C. Zhao, and J. Zheng,
“Surface hydration: principles and applications toward lowfouling/nonfouling biomaterials”,
Polymer, 2010, 51: 5283. (Invited feature article, Coverpage)

5.   Y. Bai, W. Li, L. Feng, and C. Zhao,
“Preparation of superabsorbent by graft copolymerization of acrylic acid onto corn starch using K2S2O8 and rare earths as initiators”,
Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, 2008, 15(6), 831.

4.   Z. Xu, C. Zhao, A. Gu, and Z. Fang,
“Effect of morphology on the electric conductivity of binary polymer blends filled with carbon black”,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 106(3), 2008.

3.   Z. Xu, C. Zhao, A. Gu, and Z. Fang,
“Electric conductivity of PS/PA6/carbon black composites”,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007, 103(2), 1042.

2.   C. Zhao, Z. Xu, and L. Feng,
“Study on conductivity of polystyrene/nylon6/carbon black blend”,
Engineering Plastics Application, 2006, 34(2), 7

1.   Z. Xu, C. Zhao, and L. Feng,
“Advance on dispersion of agglomerates in polymer melt”,
​China Elastomerics, 2006, 16(1), 63

​Conferences & Proceedings

1.Q. Li and C. Zhao, “Polymer-based drug delivery systems taming tetrodotoxin for pain management”, ACS Spring, New Orleans, LA, March 17-21, 2024.
2.C. Zhao, “HPG-PPG-HPG copolymer: A new polymer exhibiting unique properties”, ACS Spring, New Orleans, LA, March 17-21, 2024.
3.C. Zhao, “Hydration-induced void-containing hydrogels for encapsulation and sustained release of small hydrophilic molecules”, AICHE Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2023.
4.Q. Li and C. Zhao, “Thermally induced in situ formation of polymersomes with sustained release of tetrodotoxin”, AICHE Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2023.
5.Y. Cai and C. Zhao, “Topical anesthesia achieved by Tetrodotoxi-filled marker-pen delivery system”, AICHE Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2023.
6.X. Li, Q. Li and C. Zhao, “Using Melanin nanoparticles as drug carriers for long-lasting nerve blocks”, AICHE Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, 2023.
7.C. Zhao, “Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems for Encapsulation and Sustained Release of Tetrodotoxin”, 2023 Pharmaceutical and Chemical Biology Summit Forum, Virtual Conference, November 19, 2023.
8.​ N. Viswaroopan, C. Zhao and A. K. Banga. “Topical and transdermal delivery of bupivacaine using novel pen delivery system”, Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting and Exposition, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 24-28, 2023.
9.C. Zhao, “Hydration-induced Void-containing Hydrogels for Encapsulation and Sustained Release of Small Hydrophilic Molecules”. 3rd International Virtual Conference on Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Virtual Conference, July 17-18, 2023.
10.H. McDonald, Q. Li, Md Ashaduzzaman, C. Zhao, S. Pan, G. Szulczewski, Q. Liang, “2-Nitrophloroglucinol as an Effective Matrix for Quantitative MALDI MS and Imaging of Fungicide Pyrimethanil in Strawberries”, ASMS 71 st Conference on mass spectrometry and allied topics, Houston, TX, USA, June 4-8, 2023
11.Q. Li and C. Zhao,, “Injectable Hydrogels to Obtain Sustained Release of Tetrodotoxin for Prolonged Duration Local Anesthesia”, Southeast Biomaterials Day, Atlanta, GA, September 16, 2022.
12.Q. Li, X. Li and C. Zhao, “Super-stable suspension based on thermo-responsive polymers”, ACS Spring (virtual), April 5-16, 2021.
13.M. Harunani, Q. Li, and C. Zhao, “Cold Triggered Drug Release from Polymersomes” Poster, 2021 AIChE Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, November 7-11, 2021
14.K. Christian, M. Harunani, Q. Li, X. Li, and C. Zhao, “Emulsion-induced polymersomes for water-soluble drug encapsulation and sustained release” Poster, 2021 AIChE Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, November 7-11, 2021.
15.C. Zhao, “Use marker pen to constantly release tetrodotoxin at nanogram level”, 2021 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting, November 15-19, 2021.
16.C. Zhao, “Polymeric drug delivery systems for small hydrophilic molecules”, 2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-20, 2020.
17.C. Zhao, “Polymer-tetrodotoxin conjugates to prolonged duration local anesthesia with minimal toxicity”, 2019 ACS Southeastern Regional Meeting, Savannah, GA, October 20-23, 2019. 

Before 2019
1. Mingzhen Zhang, Rundong Hu, Hong Chen, Qiuming Wang, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “COMP78: Structural and energetic insight into the cross-seeding amyloid assemblies of human IAPP and rat IAPP”,  249th ACS Meeting, Denver, CO, March 22-26, 2015
2. Hong Chen, Mingzhen Zhang, Rundong Hu, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE413: Synthesis and characterization of ploy(N-acryloylamino-ethoxyethanol)-based antifouling materials”,  249th ACS Meeting, Denver, CO, March 22-26, 2015
3. Hong Chen, Chao Zhao, Jintao Yang, Rundong Hu, Mingzhen Zhang, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE223: Probing structure-antifouling activity relationship of hydroxy-acrylic-based polymers”,  247th ACS Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 16-20, 2014
4. Hong Chen, Jiang Wu, Chao Zhao, Rundong Hu, Mingzhen Zhang, Shengfu Chen, and Jie Zheng, “POLY244: Probing the weak interaction of proteins with neutral and zwitterionic antifouling polymers”,  247th ACS Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 16-20, 2014
5. Jun Zhao, Qiuming Wang, Chao Zhao, Rundong Hu, Ruth Nussinov, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT290: Investigation ion channel activity of human islet amyloid polypeptide (amylin) using molecular dynamics simulations”, 245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
6. Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang, and Jie Zheng, “COLL12: Fast evaluation and screening of anti-microbial peptide (AMP) activity by potential mean force MD simulations”,  245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
7. Jiang Wu, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang, Lingyan Li, Shengfu Chen, and Jie Zheng, “COLL210: Comparative study of protein adsorption, conformation, and binding at PEG and polySBMA interfaces”, 245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
8. Chao Zhao, Lingyan Li, Xiaosi Li, Qiang Chen, Jiang Wu, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “COLL797: Improve antifouling property of polyacrylamide with pendant hydration groups”,  245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
9. Chao Zhao, Qiang Chen, Xiaosi Li, Lingyan Li, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE236: Design and development of poly(n-hydroxyacrylamide)-based smart hydrogels”,  245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
10. Qiang Chen, Chao Zhao, Rundong Hu, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE249: Facile preparation of highly stretchable and strong hydrogels”,  245th ACS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 7-11, 2013
​11. Chao Zhao and Jie Zheng, “2350: Syntehsis and characterization of pH-sensitive nanoparticles with antifouling protection for controlled release”, 9th World Biomaterial Congress, Chengdu, China, June 1-5, 2012
12. Jie Zheng, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Feimeng Zhou, Xiang Yu, and Chao Zhao, “COLL14: Structural, morphological, and kinetic studies of β-amyloid peptide aggregation on self-assembled monolayers”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
13. Chao Zhao, Lingyan Li, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE296: Synthesis and characterization of hydroxy-acrylic-based antifouling polymers”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
14. Chao Zhao, Lingyan Li, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, and Jie Zheng, “PMSE435: Synthesis and characterization of hybrid pH-sensitive nanoparticles with antifouling protection for controlled-release”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
15. Xiang Yu, Jun Zhao, Qiuming Wang, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “COMP15: Cholesterol promotes the interaction of amyloid-β peptides with lipid bilayer”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
16. Xiang Yu, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, Buyong Ma, Ruth Nussinov, and Jie Zheng, “COMP38: Molecular structures of polymorphic amyloid-β oligomers”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
17. Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT470: Molecular dynamics simulations of human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) ion channels in lipid bilayers”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
18. Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, Qiuming Wang, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT227: Molecular simulations of polymorphic human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) oligomers”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
19. Qiuming Wang, Xiang Yu, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT229: Identification of peptide sequences to form amyloid-like fibrils”, 243rd ACS Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 25-29, 2012
20. Chao Zhao and Jie Zheng, “Anti-fouling performance for surface grafted homopolymer of hydroxyl-functional acrylamide and acrylate”, 3M Science and Engineering Faculty Day, 3M Inc. June 9-10, 2011
21. Jie Zheng, Xiang Yu, Jun Zhao, Qiuming Wang, and Chao Zhao, “1095-pos: Molecular modeling of amyloid oligomers and their interactions with lipid bilayers”, 55th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 5-9, 2011
22. Jun Zhao,  Xiang Yu, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang,  and Jie Zheng, “1096-pos: Molecular dynamics simulations of human islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) oligomers and their interactions with lipid bilayers”, 55th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 5-9, 2011
23. Xiang Yu, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “1097-pos: Molecular insights into Aβ oligomers and their interactions with lipid bilayers”, 55th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 5-9, 2011
24. Qiuming Wang,  Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “1102-pos: Alzheimer Aβ aggregation on controlled self-assembled monolayers”, 55th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 5-9, 2011
25. Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang,  Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, and Jie Zheng, “2773-pos: Achieving ultralow fouling performance for poly(hydroxy-functional methacrylates) grafted surfaces via atom transfer radical polymerization”, 55th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, March 5-9, 2011
26. Chao Zhao, Lingyan Li, and Jie Zheng, “Achieving highly effective nonfouling performance for surface grafted poly(hydroxyl-functional methacrylates) via atom transfer radical polymerization”, Biomaterials Symposium, University of Akron, October 27, 2010
27. Xiang Yu, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT425: Structural characterization of Aβ micelles using molecular modeling and dynamics simulations”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 24, 2010
28. Juichen Yang, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang, I-Fan Hsieh, Xiang Yu, Stephen Z.D. Cheng, and Jie Zheng, “BIOL77: Prevention of nonspecific protein adsorption on controlled block copolymers”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2010
29. Jun Zhao, Xiang Yu, Chao Zhao, Qiuming Wang, and Jie Zheng, “BIOT207: Comparative molecular dynamics simulations of hIAPP and rIAPP oligomers: importance of β-sheet interface and residue sequence”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2010
30. Xiang Yu, Qiuming Wang, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, and Jie Zheng, “COMP187: Interactions of Aβ peptides with lipid bilayers: a molecular dynamics study”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2010
31. Qiuming Wang, Juichen Yang, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, Xiang Yu, and Jie Zheng, “BIOL42: Comparative molecular dynamics study of Aβ adsorption on the self-assembled monolayers”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2010
32. Jie Zheng, Xiang Yu, Jun Zhao, Qiuming Wang, Juichen Yang, and Chao Zhao, “INOR35: Modeling amyloid oligomers with different structural morphologies”, 239th ACS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 21, 2010
33. Jie Zheng, Xiang Yu, Jun Zhao, Chao Zhao, and Qiuming Wang, “3384: Modeling amyloid oligomers with different structural morphologies”, 54th Biophysical Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 24, 2010

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