Modestas Žilius

Modestas Žilius is a Researcher at the Clinical Pharmacy Department and Pharmaceutical Technology Institute of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Farmacijos fakultetas). He holds a Doctor of Science degree (2014). His research focuses on pharmaceutical formulation development, particularly in drug delivery systems for natural products like propolis, plant extracts, and antioxidants. Key interests include optimizing extraction methods for phenolic compounds, evaluating biopharmaceutical properties of emulgels and hydrogels, and investigating skin permeation and topical applications for therapeutic agents.

• Education: PhD in Pharmacy (2014).

His work emphasizes enhancing drug delivery efficiency through advanced formulations such as thermosensitive hydrogels, emulgels, and polymeric films. Notable projects include optimizing Agrimonia eupatoria phenolic extraction, developing Hippophae rhamnoides-based emulgels for atopic dermatitis, and creating Poloxamer 407 hydrogels for periodontal therapy. He also explores the therapeutic potential of cyanobacterial proteins like cyano-phycocyanin and investigates the role of proanthocyanidins in wound healing.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in formulation science, combining experimental design (e.g., RSM), material characterization, and ex vivo/in vitro testing to ensure efficacy and safety. His contributions advance the translation of natural compounds into clinically viable topical treatments.