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NIH/NIGMS R35 MIRA Award Received
May 19, 2026
The Kim Research Group received an NIH/NIGMS R35 Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) for the project “Bioinspired Design Principles for Clearance-Resistant and Stress-Responsive Therapeutic Microcarrier.”
This five-year award supports the group’s long-term research on red blood cell-inspired biosynthetic microparticles and bioinspired soft materials.
This award builds on the foundation established through the ongoing NSF CAREER award. The Kim Research Group sincerely thanks NIH/NIGMS, NSF, current and former group members, collaborators, mentors, and colleagues for their support.
Congratulations to Sam and Connor
May 14, 2026
Congratulations to Sam and Connor on their graduation!
Sam completed his M.S. degree with thesis, and Connor completed his B.S. degree with honors thesis. Connor was also selected as an Outstanding Student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
The Kim Research Group is very proud of their accomplishments and wishes them the very best in their next steps.
Two U.S. Patents Recognized at Patent Medallion Luncheon
March 18, 2026
Dr. Kim was honored to receive two patent medals for U.S. patents issued in 2025 at the University of Arizona Patent Medallion Luncheon.
This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the Kim Research Group, including current members, collaborators, and alumni. Dr. Kim sincerely thanks everyone who contributed, as well as Tech Launch Arizona and the College of Engineering for their support.
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