Evan Scott
Faculty

Evan Scott

Thomas A. Saunders III Family Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor

Bio:

 Dr. Evan A. Scott, a preeminent scholar in biomedical engineering, joined the University of Virginia’s faculty in fall 2024 as the Thomas A. Saunders III Family Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished University Professor. Renowned for his pioneering work utilizing nanotechnology to combat cancer, glaucoma, and heart disease, among other diseases and ailments, Scott leads UVA’s Institute for Nanoscale Scientific and Technological Advanced Research, or nanoSTAR.

Scott brings to UVA more than a decade of experience teaching and spearheading groundbreaking research at Northwestern University. His work, which has been generously funded by the National Institutes of Health, applies principles from biomaterials science, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering towards the development of translational immunotherapies. At UVA, he holds dual appointments in both the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. In addition, he supports UVA’s Cancer Center and works to foster interdisciplinary collaborations across Grounds.
 

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