Sophia Hatziantoniou
University of Patras, Greece
Biography
Sophia Hatziantoniou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacy of the Patras University. Her research interests are focused on: Incorporation of drug molecules in nanosystems (liposomes, nanoemulsions, solid state lipid nanoparticles (SLN), polymeric systems, dendrimers), to improve the pharmacokinetic properties, bioavailability and pharmacological response in target tissues (tumors, lung, skin). Her research also focuses on the formulation of novel carriers of bioactive molecules into final products and study their characteristics (size distribution, zeta-potential, particle surface morphology, content of actives and excipients, active bioavailability, stability); Study of the interaction of bioactive molecules with model lipid membranes mainly by thermal analysis in order to design new formulations, as well as to predict their interaction with biological membranes; Development of cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical product. Safety assessment and evaluation of their efficacy using non-invasive biomechanical methods for claim substantiation.
Abstract
Abstract : Nanolipidic carriers containing curcumin: Preparation and physicochemical characterization