Hyunah Cho

Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Executive Director of Health Innovation and Strategy
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Contact Information

Office Location: Faculty Suite (2nd floor)
230 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932

Courses

  • Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems
  • Sterile Products and Biopharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations I
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations II

Research

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Nanomedicine
  • Intranasal Drug Delivery
  • Optical Imaging
  • Brain Cancer
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Cosmetics (Skincare and Personal care)

Education

  • BPharm, Sookmyung Women’s University
  • MS, Sookmyung Women’s University
  • PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Academic Profile

Dr. Cho began her academic career in 2014 at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, where she laid the foundation for her work in pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery. In 2018, she joined Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), where she continued developing her research portfolio and academic leadership. From 2022 to 2025, Dr. Cho served on the faculty at St. John’s University before returning to Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2025 to further expand her interdisciplinary work in pharmacy and health sciences.

Dr. Cho’s research focuses on the design and development of advanced drug delivery systems, including polymeric micelles, thermosensitive hydrogels, biodegradable implants, layered tablets, and sublingual films. Her research bridges the gap between pharmaceutical sciences and patient-centered innovation, targeting improved therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.

In addition to her work in traditional pharmaceutical formulations, Dr. Cho has a strong interest in the development of cosmeceuticals and personal care products with scientifically validated benefits for skin health and beauty. As the founder and CEO of Spill Essentials, a skincare and personal care company, she integrates academic research with entrepreneurial application, emphasizing translational science that serves both clinical and consumer health needs.

A passionate educator and innovator, Dr. Cho is committed to incorporating creativity and real-world relevance into teaching, research, and service. Her academic philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and the integration of scientific rigor with practical outcomes across pharmacy, health sciences, and health-adjacent fields.

Dr. Cho is actively engaged in mentoring students and fostering opportunities for experiential learning, preparing the next generation of pharmacists and health professionals to lead with innovation and integrity.

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