Prof. Franciska Erdo | Drug delivery Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Franciska Erdo , Pázmány Péter Catholic University , Hungary

Franciska Vidáné Dr. Erdő, born on May 28, 1964, in Budapest, is a distinguished full professor and lab head at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics. She holds a PhD in pharmacology from Semmelweis University and has extensive experience in both academic and research institutions, including the University of Tours, Charité Medizinische Universität in Berlin, and the Max-Planck Institute in Cologne. Her research focuses on drug research and development, evidenced by her numerous fellowships and scholarships. She has supervised over 31 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and has been recognized for her teaching excellence. Dr. Erdő has also contributed significantly to scientific literature and education, particularly in the fields of molecular bionics and biomedical innovation.

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Education:

Franciska Vidáné Dr. Erdő earned her MSc in Pharmacy from Semmelweis University in 1987, graduating with top grades. She continued her education at the same institution, achieving a University Doctor degree in Pharmacology with summa cum laude honors in 1994. In 1997, she completed her PhD in Pharmacology, also with summa cum laude distinction, at Semmelweis University, Faculty of Pharmacy. Most recently, in 2019, she received her habilitation from Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics.

Work Experience:

Franciska Vidáné Dr. Erdő has held numerous esteemed positions throughout her career. Since 2024, she has been serving as a Full Professor and Lab Head at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2024, she was an Associate Professor and Lab Head at the same institution. She was also a Guest Researcher at the University of Tours, France, in 2022. From 2014 to 2019, she worked as a Senior Research Fellow and Lab Head at Pázmány Péter Catholic University. Her earlier roles include serving as a Senior Research Fellow and Lab Head at SOLVO Biotechnology from 2007 to 2014, and holding a scientific scholarship at Charité Medizinische Universität in Berlin, Germany, from 2005 to 2006. She also worked as a Senior Research Fellow at IVAX Drug Research Institute from 2003 to 2007 and held a Max Planck Fellowship at the Max-Planck Institute für neurologische Forschung in Cologne, Germany, from 2000 to 2003. Her earlier positions include Senior Research Fellow roles at Sanofi-Synthelabo Chinoin from 1997 to 2000 and Biorex R&D Co. from 1995 to 1997. She began her career as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Drug Research from 1990 to 1995 and as a Junior Research Fellow at the same institute from 1987 to 1990.

Publication Top Notes:

1.Fluid Dynamics Optimization of Microfluidic Diffusion Systems for Assessment of Transdermal Drug Delivery: An Experimental and Simulation Study

Journal: Scientia Pharmaceutica
Publication Date: June 2024

2. Progress in Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Research—Focus on Nanoformulations

Journal: Pharmaceutics
Publication Date: June 2024

3. Transdermal Delivery of α-Aminophosphonates as Semisolid Formulations—An In Vitro-Ex Vivo Study

Journal: Pharmaceutics
Publication Date: May 2023