Florence Djedaini-Pilard

Professor Florence Djedaini-Pilard is a distinguished researcher at the University of Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens, France, where she is affiliated with the Laboratoire de Glycochimie et des Agroressources d'Amiens (LG2A). Her academic career has focused on the chemistry of carbohydrates, particularly cyclodextrins and their derivatives, with applications spanning pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, and nanotechnology.

Professor Djedaini-Pilard's research interests include:

• Chemical modification of cyclodextrins for specific applications
• Development of supramolecular structures for drug delivery
• Creation of amphiphilic cyclodextrins that form nanoassemblies
• Applications of modified cyclodextrins in solubilization, protection, and promotion of skin absorption
• Interactions of cyclodextrin complexes with biological membranes
• Crossing biological barriers like the blood-brain barrier using cyclodextrin-based systems

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in applying advanced analytical techniques to characterize complex cyclodextrin mixtures while exploring their biomedical applications. Professor Djedaini-Pilard has made significant contributions to understanding how modified cyclodextrins interact with lipid membranes and how these interactions can be harnessed for drug delivery purposes. Her work has appeared in high-impact journals across chemistry, pharmacology, and materials science.

Professor Djedaini-Pilard's research has been recognized through numerous collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Her laboratory has developed innovative approaches to cyclodextrin chemistry that have potential applications in treating allergic conditions, improving drug solubility and stability, and creating new delivery systems for challenging therapeutic targets.