Magdalena Bîrsan | Pharmaceutical Science | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Magdalena Bîrsan | Pharmaceutical Science | Women Researcher Award

Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași | Romania

Dr. Magdalena Bîrsan is an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist and emerging leader in cosmeceutical innovation, drug delivery systems, and biopharmaceutical technology, with a research focus spanning advanced cosmetic formulations, skin anti-aging mechanisms, pharmaceutical excipients, and sensory-performance evaluation of topical products. Her scientific work integrates formulation science with analytical characterization, emphasizing the development of moisturizing, anti-aging, and skin-tolerability-optimized cosmeceuticals, as well as semi-solid systems, hydrogels, bigels, and orodispersible dosage forms. She has significantly contributed to understanding the relationships between formulation methods, biopolymer properties, sensory profiles, and product stability, offering new insights into patient-centered pharmaceutical technologies. Through international collaborations, her research explores the clinical relevance of innovative cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, including peptides for skin senescence, hyaluronic-acid-based interventions, cannabidiol formulations, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as a key excipient in drug delivery. Her work is widely disseminated through high-impact journals, covering multidisciplinary areas such as biomolecules, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, healthcare quality, and dermopharmacy. Magdalena Bîrsan has an expanding scholarly footprint, with publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, contributing to a growing citation record. Her Google Scholar and Scopus profiles reflect an increasing number of citations, h-index growth, and interdisciplinary contributions, supported by extensive published documents in peer-reviewed journals, collaborative scientific reports, and international conference presentations. She stands out as a dedicated woman researcher whose scientific achievements align strongly with the mission of the Women Researcher Award, advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovation, quality, and translational impact.

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Pintea, A., Manea, A., Pintea, C., Vlad, R.-A., Bîrsan, M., Antonoaea, P., Rédai, E.-M., & Ciurba, A. (2025). Peptides: Emerging candidates for the prevention and treatment of skin senescence: A review. Biomolecules, 15(1), 88.

Vlad, R.-A., Pintea, A., Antonoaea, P., Rédai, E.-M., Bîrsan, M., Hancu, G., Farczádi, L., Imre, S., Muntean, D.-L., & Sovány, T. (2025). Exploring the interconnected properties of cannabidiol suspensions and orodispersible films. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02859-2

Bîrsan, M., Gore, E., Scripcariu, S.-I., Vlad, R.-A., Antonoaea, P., Pintea, C., Pintea, A., Cotoi, C.-T., Focșa, A.-V., & Ciurba, A. (2025). Multi-active cosmeceutical formulations: Stability, sensory performance, and skin tolerability. Cosmetics, 12(5), 195.

Vlad, R.-A., Pintea, A., Pintea, C., Rédai, E.-M., Antonoaea, P., Bîrsan, M., & Ciurba, A. (2025). Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose—A key excipient in pharmaceutical drug delivery systems. Pharmaceutics, 17(6), 784.

Dima, A., Dragosloveanu, M., Romila, A. R., Cristea, A., Marinică, G., Dănilă, A. T., Cojocariu, D., Vlad, R.-A., Ciurba, A., & Bîrsan, M. (2024). Can hyaluronic acid combined with chondroitin sulfate improve pain and mobility in knee osteoarthritis? Biomolecules, 14(7), 832.

P N Remya | Pharmaceutics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. P N Remya | Pharmaceutics | Best Researcher Award

SRM College of Pharmacy | India

Dr. P. N. Remya, M.Pharm, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished researcher and academician specializing in pharmaceutics, with extensive expertise in the formulation, characterization, and evaluation of novel drug delivery systems. Her primary research interests encompass solid lipid nanoparticles, co-crystals, transdermal patches, and sustained-release formulations designed to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of poorly soluble drugs. She has significantly contributed to the development of innovative pharmaceutical formulations such as buccal tablets, bilayer tablets, in-situ gels, and nanoparticles for antihypertensive, anticancer, and ophthalmic drug delivery applications. Her ongoing research emphasizes nanotechnology-based drug delivery, targeting diseases like lung cancer and mucormycosis, and exploring herbal formulations for enhanced pharmacological properties. Dr. Remya’s work bridges pharmaceutical technology and translational research, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing modern therapeutics through scientific innovation. Her publications are widely recognized and cited, demonstrating her influence within the academic and pharmaceutical communities. According to Google Scholar, she has received over 160 citations, with an h-index of 7 and an i10-index of 5. Scopus metrics further reflect her scholarly impact through her contributions to peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and UGC Care lists. Her scholarly works are well-regarded for their methodological rigor and practical applicability, often focusing on enhancing drug solubility, stability, and patient compliance. Dr. Remya has actively presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, earning several awards and recognitions for her innovative studies. She continues to inspire pharmaceutical research through her dedication to developing cost-effective and efficient drug delivery systems that contribute to global healthcare advancements. Her research portfolio positions her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology.

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Remya, P. N., & Damodharan, N. (2018). Formulation, development, and characterization of cilnidipine loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 11(9), 120–125.

Remya, P. N., Damodharan, N., & Kumar, C. V. S. (2010). Formulation and evaluation of bilayered tablets of ibuprofen and methocarbamol. International Journal of PharmTech Research, 2(2), 1250–1255.

Remya, P. N., Saraswathi, T. S., Sangeetha, S., Damodharan, N., & Kavitha, R. (2016). Formulation and evaluation of immediate release tablets of acyclovir. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 8(11), 1258.

Remya, P. N., & Damodharan, N. (2020). Formulation, development and characterisation of nimodipine loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, 12(5), 265–271.

Subramani, P. K., Remya, P. N., Narayanasamy, D., & Kumar, P. (2024). The role of pulmonary drug delivery in modern therapeutics: An overview. Cureus, 16(9), eXXXX.