Dr. Paola Luciani

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Biography

Professor Paola Luciani leads the research group focused on Pharmaceutical Technology and Galenics at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland. Her research is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach aimed at designing and developing lipid-based tools and delivery systems for proteins, nucleic acids, and drugs. Her group is currently working on novel multimodal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to treat fibrotic diseases, with special emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of intercellular communication related to oral administration of antifibrotic formulations. Moreover, her research team explores new technologies for site-specific sustained release and is actively developing novel manufacturing processes for lipid-based depots and hydrophilic drugs. Professor Luciani has held various academic roles including Associate Professor at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena and Post-doctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich. She is a recognized expert in her field, contributing to significant committees and editorial boards in pharmaceutical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor Pharmaceutical Technology / Galenics

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Leading research group in Pharmaceutical Technology and Galenics.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Friedrich Schiller University • Jena, Germany

Focused on Phospholipids Drug Development.

Group Leader

2012-01-01 — 2015-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Led research in Pharmaceutical Science.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2011-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research in Pharmaceutical Science.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2006-01-01 — 2008-12-31

University of Florence • Florence, Italy

Conducted advanced research in Chemistry.

Visiting PhD Student

2004-01-01 — 2004-12-31

University of Helsinki • Helsinki, Finland

Engaged in Biochemical research.

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).