Patrick Kiser, University of Utah Bioengineer (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Patrick Kiser, University of Utah Bioengineer

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Patrick Kiser, a University of Utah bioengineer, led a research team that has developed a "molecular condom" -- a "hydrogel" substance that women would use to prevent AIDS by inserting it vaginally as a liquid -- so it could convert to protective gel coating and then, in the presence of semen, become liquid again and release anti-HIV drugs.

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Judit Fabian, University of Utah

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