General Manager
Akina, Inc.
John Garner (B.S. Chemistry, University of Indianapolis 2005), General Manager at Akina, Inc., has over 20 years of research experience synthesizing polymers and hydrogels for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Possesses a strong background in polymer chemistry specializing in biodegradable polymers (e.g. polymers comprised of lactic, glycolic, and/or caprolactone components as well as derivatives especially those of block copolymers with poly(ethylene glycol) and other hydrophilizing or cell interacting components) and drug delivery systems (nanoparticles, micelles, thermogels, etc.). Specialties: chemistry, polymer science, drug delivery, specialized biodegradable polymer synthesis/characterization