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Alex Abramson

Assistant Professor

School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Alex Abramson’s research focuses on drug delivery and bioelectronic therapeutics. The Abramson Lab develops ingestible, implantable, and wearable robotic therapeutic devices that solve key healthcare problems and provide measurable therapeutic outcomes. Our translationally focused research spans a multitude of areas, including (1) drug delivery devices for optimal drug adherence, (2) soft materials for bioelectronic sensors and therapeutics, and (3) preclinical drug screening technologies.
Dr. Abramson is passionate about translating scientific endeavors from bench to bedside. Large pharmaceutical companies have exclusively licensed a portfolio of his patents to bring into clinical trials, and Dr. Abramson serves as a scientific advisor overseeing their commercialization. In addition to his scientific endeavors, Dr. Abramson plays an active role in his community by leading Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts on campus and volunteering as a STEM tutor to local students.

2021 – Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative Research Award
2020 – NIH [NIBIB] Ruth L. Kirschstein F32 Fellowship
2019 – Baylor Business Plan Competition Finalist

Forbes 30 Under 30 Science List
MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 List

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Alex Abramson

Assistant Professor
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Degrees

PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS, Johns Hopkins University

Honors & Awards

2021 – Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative Research Award
2020 – NIH [NIBIB] Ruth L. Kirschstein F32 Fellowship
2019 – Baylor Business Plan Competition Finalist

Forbes 30 Under 30 Science List
MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 List

Bio

Alex Abramson’s research focuses on drug delivery and bioelectronic therapeutics. The Abramson Lab develops ingestible, implantable, and wearable robotic therapeutic devices that solve key healthcare problems and provide measurable therapeutic outcomes. Our translationally focused research spans a multitude of areas, including (1) drug delivery devices for optimal drug adherence, (2) soft materials for bioelectronic sensors and therapeutics, and (3) preclinical drug screening technologies.
Dr. Abramson is passionate about translating scientific endeavors from bench to bedside. Large pharmaceutical companies have exclusively licensed a portfolio of his patents to bring into clinical trials, and Dr. Abramson serves as a scientific advisor overseeing their commercialization. In addition to his scientific endeavors, Dr. Abramson plays an active role in his community by leading Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts on campus and volunteering as a STEM tutor to local students.

Alex Abramson

Assistant Professor
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Degrees

PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS, Johns Hopkins University

Honors & Awards

2021 – Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative Research Award
2020 – NIH [NIBIB] Ruth L. Kirschstein F32 Fellowship
2019 – Baylor Business Plan Competition Finalist

Forbes 30 Under 30 Science List
MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 List

Bio

Alex Abramson’s research focuses on drug delivery and bioelectronic therapeutics. The Abramson Lab develops ingestible, implantable, and wearable robotic therapeutic devices that solve key healthcare problems and provide measurable therapeutic outcomes. Our translationally focused research spans a multitude of areas, including (1) drug delivery devices for optimal drug adherence, (2) soft materials for bioelectronic sensors and therapeutics, and (3) preclinical drug screening technologies.
Dr. Abramson is passionate about translating scientific endeavors from bench to bedside. Large pharmaceutical companies have exclusively licensed a portfolio of his patents to bring into clinical trials, and Dr. Abramson serves as a scientific advisor overseeing their commercialization. In addition to his scientific endeavors, Dr. Abramson plays an active role in his community by leading Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts on campus and volunteering as a STEM tutor to local students.