Marc Schneider

Prof. Dr. Marc Schneider holds a professorship in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology at Saarland University's College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on colloidal drug delivery systems, particularly nanostructured and non-spherical particle engineering for overcoming biological barriers in pulmonary and transdermal applications. He leads an internationally recognized lab in Saarbrücken, collaborating with Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) and trinational institutions.

• Research Highlights:
  • Development of inhalable nano/microparticle systems
  • Surface modification of gelatin nanoparticles
  • Characterization of mucus-penetrating particles
  • 3D printing for microneedle fabrication
  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for nanoparticle analysis

Selected Scientific Awards:

• European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics Best Paper Award (2018) for mucus-penetrating nanoparticles
• Recognized in 'Ausgezeichnete Orte im Land der Ideen' competition (2018) for 'Nano-Mais' drug delivery system

Collaborative Networks:

• Co-editor for Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews special issue on biological barriers
• Key participant in trinational Master's program in Biomedicine with Strasbourg, Mainz, and Luxembourg
• Active in Controlled Release Society (CRS) conferences and local chapters