Aliasger Salem

Aliasger Salem serves as the Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa, where contributions have significantly advanced the university's research enterprise. In addition, Salem holds the title of Bighley Chair and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on pharmaceutics, drug delivery systems, and vaccine development. Salem leads the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, emphasizing therapeutic targets and novel drug delivery approaches. Elected fellowships with prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists underscore Salem's prominence in the field. Academic qualifications include a Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nottingham, and a BSc in Applied Chemistry from Aston University.