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Patrizia Santi is a Full Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Parma. She has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy since 2010 and has held teaching appointments in Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetic Products, and Pharmaceutical Formulation since 1998. Her international experience includes roles at the University of Lille and University of California, San Francisco.
- PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (1992), University of Parma
- PharmD, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (1987), University of Parma
Her research focuses on controlled drug delivery systems, particularly transdermal, ocular, and buccal routes using iontophoresis, microneedles, and bioadhesive films. She has contributed to polymeric micelles, crosslinked hydrogels, and ocular transport mechanisms.
Her recent publications highlight ocular delivery of neuroprotective compounds, transscleral iontophoresis, microneedle-assisted buccal delivery, and bioadhesive films for local anesthetics. She also explores archaeometric provenance studies for historical materials.
Scientific Awards & Memberships
- ERASMUS Fellowship (1988-1989)
- A.F.I.-T.R.F. PHARMA WORKS award (1992)
- Board of Scientific Advisor, Controlled Release Society (CRS, 2001-2004)
Professional Activities
- Advisor for 6 PhD students in Biopharmaceutics-Pharmacokinetics
- Member of AAPS, CRS, ADRITELF, APGI societies
- Teaching: Cosmetic Products, Drug Release and Targeting, Quality Assurance in Higher Education
- Co-authored 92 journal papers, 5 book chapters, 10 patents, and 170 conference communications
