Anja Sadžak

Anja Sadžak is a Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the Laboratory for Biocolloids and Surface Chemistry. Her work bridges Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, and Biophysics to investigate flavonoid interactions with lipid membranes and their applications in neurodegenerative disease research.

• Research Focus: Oxidative stress, magnetic nanocarriers for drug delivery, and flavonoid-embedded nanoparticles.
• Techniques: Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, DSC, and FTIR spectroscopy.

Her recent publications highlight the pro-oxidative or neurotoxic effects of flavonols in neurodegeneration models, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease contexts. Articles also explore controlled drug release mechanisms using superparamagnetic nanoparticles and thermal/electrostatic properties of colloidal systems. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams across pharmacology, materials science, and biomedical engineering.

• Key Trends:
  • Flavonoid-induced modulation of ROS/p53/p38 pathways
  • Magnetic field-responsive nanocarriers for targeted therapy
  • Surface chemistry of metal oxide-polyelectrolyte interfaces