Audrey Shih

Title: Audrey Shih: Inventor of Polymeric Microneedle Technology

Introduction

Audrey Shih is an inventor associated with Stanford, California. Her work includes a patented approach to creating polymeric microstructures, including microneedles designed for potential use in skin-applied patches.

Latest Patents

Shih is named on 1 patent: “Polymeric Microstructures and Systems and Methods for Making Same.” The patent describes polymeric structures with lattice microstructures made from one or more repeating lattice cell units. It also covers systems and methods for producing these structures using high-resolution continuous liquid interface production.

The disclosed system combines a micro-digital light projection system with a liquid interface polymerization module. The patent also describes patches containing arrays of polymeric microneedles, including embodiments in which the microneedles contain an active agent, such as an immunogenic compound.

Career Highlights

The provided information associates Shih with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Stanford University, formally Leland Stanford Junior University. Her patent reflects work at the intersection of polymer engineering, microfabrication, and potential applications for delivering active agents through the skin.

Collaborations

Brian Lee and Shaomin Tian are identified as Shih’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the nature of their collaboration.

Conclusion

Audrey Shih’s patent describes lattice-structured polymeric microneedles and manufacturing methods that may support skin-applied patches for delivering active agents.