Dr. Morteza Rasoulian's Lab

The goal of Dr. Morteza Rasoulian Boroujeni's Nanomedicine Lab at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is to engineer smarter drug and gene delivery systems through computational design and 3D tissue models. 

The Nanomedicine Lab reimagines how drug and gene therapies are designed, manufactured, and evaluated. By integrating innovative computational design with advanced experimental evaluation, including 3D tissue models, we aim to create safer, more precise, and clinically translatable delivery systems that expand the therapeutic reach of next-generation medicines.

Our Team

Morteza Rasoulian Boroujeni, PhD

Dr. Rasoulian joined ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor in July 2025. He earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on drug delivery systems, with particular emphasis on improving the manufacturing and biodistribution of nanomedicines through the integration of computational approaches—including AI and physically grounded thermodynamic modeling—with experimental studies.

Atefehsadat Monirvaghefi, PhD student

Atefeh is a PhD student at East Tennessee State University and holds a PharmD degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on nanoparticle formulation and drug delivery to improve therapeutic outcomes. Outside the lab, she enjoys horseback riding and watching TV shows.

Nicholas Stanley, PharmD student pharmacist (P2)

Nicholas is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at East Tennessee State University (Class of 2028) and holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry with a biology minor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has research experience in chemical synthesis at UNC’s Structural Genomics Consortium and is passionate about research, professional development, and collaboration.

Thomas Tumminello, PharmD student pharmacist (P1)

Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Stony Brook University. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Pharmacy (Class of 2029) at East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. His academic interests include pharmacology, drug development, and the integration of scientific research into clinical practice.

John Bellflower, PharmD student pharmacist (P1)

John attended Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) for his undergraduate studies where he obtained his B.S. in Exercise Science, and is currently a PharmD student at East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy with interests in pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, and implementation research. He is particularly interested in bridging scientific research with clinical and industry applications and plans to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on medical affairs and scientific leadership.

Join Us

We are always looking for motivated students to join our team. For inquiries about available positions, please email rasoulianbor@etsu.edu.