Anne Filppula

Anne Filppula is a Senior University Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Pharmacy Solutions for Health at Åbo Akademi University. She holds a PhD and a Docent title in translational drug research from the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on drug metabolism, pharmacogenetics, and innovative drug delivery systems, particularly involving CYP enzymes and drug-drug interactions.

Key research areas include Clopidogrel pharmacokinetics, metabolism of CYP2C8 substrates, and hydrogel-based therapies. She has contributed to projects like the Nordic Pharmaceutical Translation and Innovation (2024–2028) and Nordic POP (2018–2025), emphasizing patient-oriented pharmaceutical solutions.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in extrusion-based drug formulation, mitochondrial transplantation, and hydrogel-responsive biomaterials. She actively participates in academic activities such as the 1st Helsinki Organ-on-a-chip meeting and serves on examination boards for doctoral defenses.

• Education: PhD in Pharmacy, Docent in Translational Drug Research (University of Helsinki)
• Projects: Co-PI in Nordic-funded pharmaceutical innovation initiatives
• Grants: NordForsk-supported research programs
• Labs/Teams: Involved in Pharmacy Solutions for Health research groups