Drugs and vaccines could be freed from cold chains by hydrogel
Chemistry World: Lydia Kisley, assistant professor in the Departments of Physics and Chemistry, commented on a study that looked at using stiff hydrogel to eliminate the need for refrigeration for gene treatments and vaccinations, potentially revolutionizing the storage and delivery of essential, life-saving medications. “This is an interesting combination of materials science with biopharmaceuticals to overcome the tedious storage conditions for biologics,” she said.