Anna Caprifico

Dr. Anna Caprifico is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the School of Allied Health Sciences. Her work integrates teaching and research in biomedical sciences, with a strong focus on drug delivery systems and cancer therapeutics.

Educational Background:

• BSc in Biology, University of Salento, Italy
• MSc in Biology, University of Salento, Italy
• MSc in Biomedical Science, Aston University, UK
• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmacy, Kingston University, UK

Her research centers on developing innovative drug delivery systems, particularly chitosan-based nanoparticles for targeting the brain and crossing the blood-brain barrier. She specializes in in vitro drug screening, utilization of anti-cancer natural compounds, and building in vitro models of disease. Her expertise extends to fluorescent markers and polymeric nanocarriers.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her doctoral work and ongoing research suggest strong activity in pharmaceutical innovation and nanomedicine. She is affiliated with the Leicester Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation for Integrated Care (LIPIIC), contributing to interdisciplinary pharmaceutical research.

Dr. Caprifico teaches core subjects including Immunology, Cell Biology, and Blood Transfusion within the Biomedical Science program. She also provides consultancy services to Abzena Ltd. in Cambridge, UK, maintaining industry engagement.

Supervision:

• Current PhD student: Ayesa Bibi (First Supervisor)

Patents:

• WO2022022874A1: Polymers and hydrogel for application with neutron intra-operative radiation therapy (UK/Italy)