Dr Zan Dai

Dr Zan Dai

Conjoint Lecturer

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Queensland, 2022

M.S., Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology (China), 2016

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Dr. Zan Dai is a multidisciplinary researcher specializing in nanomedicine, cancer immunotherapy, and biomaterials engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Queensland in 2022, where he developed immunomodulating nanomedicines to enhance cancer immunotherapy. During his postdoctoral fellowship at The University of Queensland, Dr. Dai led projects focused on innovative therapeutic strategies, including nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, while mentoring Ph.D. students and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

Currently, at the Children’s Cancer Institute, Dr. Dai’s research centers on lipid nanoparticles and CAR-T cell technology for treating brain tumors and aggressive pediatric cancers. His work addresses critical challenges in therapeutic delivery and efficacy, advancing the development of safer, more effective treatments for these challenging diseases.

Location
Children's Cancer Institute, Level 1 Lowy Cancer Research Centre

2023    Molecular Systems Design & Engineering ECR Oral Presentation Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry

2022     Outstanding Self-Financed Chinese Students Abroad, China

2018     Australia International Ph.D. Scholarship, Australia.

2015     National Postgraduate Scholarship, China.