Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | South Africa

Dr Pedzisai Makoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, combining extensive academic, industrial, and research expertise in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical sciences. Dr Pedzisai Makoni holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics, a Master of Science in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics), a Bachelor of Pharmacy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation in pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, and enterprise-related management. Professionally, Dr Pedzisai Makoni has over a decade of progressive experience spanning industrial bioprocessing, academic teaching, and research supervision. He is also an external expert evaluator for the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in the Pharmaceutical and Analytical Committee, contributing regulatory insight and expert evaluation in pharmaceutical product assessment. His research interests focus on the development of novel dosage forms for targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with particular emphasis on lipidic nanocarriers such as solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers. Dr Pedzisai Makoni’s research has explored formulation and evaluation of lipid nanocarriers for antiretroviral drugs, including efavirenz, aimed at reducing psychiatric effects in patients on HAART, as well as lipid nanocarriers for antibiotics such as clarithromycin for the treatment of non-tuberculous bacterial keratitis, demonstrating innovative approaches to improving drug solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy. Dr Pedzisai Makoni possesses strong research skills in pharmaceutical formulation, nanocarrier design, drug delivery systems, analytical characterization, biopharmaceutical assessment, and regulatory compliance, alongside practical experience in aseptic industrial bioprocessing and medicines registration protocols.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florentina Lupascu | Liposomes | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florentina Lupascu | Liposomes | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florentina Lupascu | Liposomes | University of Medicine and Pharmacy lasi | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lupascu, Florentina Geanina is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie “Grigore T. Popa” Iași, Romania, widely recognized for her contributions to the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, nanomedicine, and biomedical sensing technologies. With a Ph.D. in Pharmacy, she has cultivated a multidisciplinary research portfolio focusing on drug delivery systems, nanocarrier development, and therapeutic innovation. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in pharmacology, biochemistry, and nanotechnology, which she effectively integrates into developing advanced biosensing and theranostic platforms for medical applications. Professionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lupascu, Florentina Geanina has been instrumental in driving forward innovative studies on aptamer-nanoconjugates, liposomal drug delivery, and polysaccharide-based nanosystems, collaborating with both national and international research teams. Her commitment to scientific excellence is evidenced by her 35 peer-reviewed publications, over 549 citations, and an h-index of 12, reflecting her research impact and visibility within the global biomedical community. She has also co-authored papers in high-impact, Scopus-indexed journals such as Pharmaceutics and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, advancing understanding in drug delivery and nanoformulation science. Her professional experience extends beyond academia, encompassing active involvement in multidisciplinary research collaborations, clinical translation projects, and mentorship programs for postgraduate researchers, where she fosters innovation and encourages translational research outcomes.

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Selected Publications

  1. Lupascu, F. G., et al. (2025). SGLT2 Inhibitors and Curcumin Co-loaded Liposomal Formulations as Synergistic Delivery Systems for Heart Failure Therapy. Pharmaceutics.

  2. Lupascu, F. G., et al. (2025). Aptamer-Nanoconjugates as Potential Theranostics in Major Neuro-Oncological and Neurodegenerative Disorders. Frontiers in Nanomedicine.

  3. Lupascu, F. G., et al. (2025). A State-of-the-Art Review on Recent Biomedical Application of Polysaccharide-Based Niosomes as Drug Delivery Systems. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Cited by: 2

  4. Lupascu, F. G., et al. (2024). Nanotechnology-Enabled Therapeutic Strategies in Cardiac and Neural Regeneration. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. Cited by: 7

  5. Lupascu, F. G., et al. (2023). Polymeric and Liposomal Systems in Targeted Therapy for Neurodegenerative Disorders. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. Cited by: 10