Areas Derrick Tarn is Knowledgeable in:
-Oncology
-Drug Development
-Drug Delivery
-Nanotechnology
-Nanotherapeutics
-Nanoparticles
Techniques Derrick Tarn Uses:
-Logical deductive reasoning; by testing all the factors individually the root cause of the issue can be determined.
-Literature search and making conclusions based off analyzing similar issues met by other researchers.
-Systematically retracing my steps and eliminating potential root causes.
Derrick Tarn's Problem Solving Skills:
- Spectroscopy
- Drug Delivery
- Nanoparticles
Derrick Tarn's Problem Solving Experience:
- -I developed a nanogated nanoparticle delivery system capable of targeting and killing cancer cells.
-I developed polymer and small molecule modifications on nanoparticles to allow for stable, monodisperse suspensions in saline.
-I developed a light-activated nanovalve that is capable of a targeted, dosage-controlled delivery of anti-cancer drugs in vitro.