The document summarizes two research projects conducted over the summer. The first project aimed to determine the most efficient nerve guidance conduit to promote peripheral nerve regeneration. Over 365,505 combinations of conduit materials were tested using a prediction model. The second project worked to develop a subcutaneous local delivery method for rheumatoid arthritis drugs to reduce side effects. Drug release kinetics of acetaminophen and ibuprofen bound to hydrogels were analyzed over 8 hours using a UV microplate reader. The results showed some materials had better predicted regeneration capabilities than others. Drug concentration in solutions decreased over time, indicating sustained drug release from the hydrogels.