Ana Júlio

Ana Júlio (AJ) is a Teacher at the School of Health Sciences and Technologies of Lusófona University, affiliated with the CBIOS - Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences (2023) from Universidad de Alcalá (Spain) in partnership with Lusófona University, and an Integrated Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017) from Lusófona University.

• Advanced Training in Manipulation and Analysis of Gene Expression
• Advanced Training in Fundamentals of Cell Culture
• Advanced Training in "Principles and Applications of NMR Spectroscopy"
• Postgraduate in Advanced Cosmetology

Her research focuses on hybrid systems combining drug delivery systems and ionic liquids, with applications in atopic dermatitis, hydroxycinnamic acids delivery, and biomaterial-based nanocarriers. She has developed TransfersomILs (ionic liquid-infused nanovesicles) and explores insect-derived lipids for sustainable formulations. Her work spans nanotechnology, topical drug delivery, and green excipients.

Key article trends include ionic liquids as solubility/permeation enhancers, solid lipid nanoparticles for atopic dermatitis, and transfersomes for hydroxycinnamic acids. Subfields cover skin permeation, biomaterials, sustainable excipients, and nanovesicular systems.

Ana has co-supervised MSc and BSc students and participated in scientific outreach for high schools and the general public. She has presented at international conferences like NanoMed Europe, Encontro Ciência, and COST Action CA21108, and authored a book chapter on ionic liquids in nanopharmaceuticals (2020).