Elizabeth Lu Reichert
Major
Chemical and Biological Engineering
CEAS Award
Research Award
Post-graduation plans
Traveling to Japan and South KoreaÌý
Why were you selected for this award?
I worked in the Goodwin Lab (PI: Associate Professor Andrew Goodwin). My research focuses on developing a nanoparticle-based drug delivery system. I modify the surface of these nanoparticles to help them travel to specific targets in the body, such as tumors. In the lab, we use macrophages, immune cells that act as the body’s first line of defense, to carry the nanoparticles to the desired location.ÌýUltimately, this drug delivery system could reduce the harmful side effects of non-specific treatments, improving patient comfort and making therapies like cancer treatment safer and more effective.
What is your favorite Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder memory?
After every calculus midterm, my friends and I would get boba as a sweet treat to reward ourselves for our hard work.Ìý
What does graduating from college mean to you ?
Graduating from college means adapting to a new environment. As a first-generation college student, I wanted to pave the way for my younger sibling. This journey has truly been amazing. I Ìýchallenged myself to experience a new state, thrive in my studies and find a community here at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder.