XII CarboHyde Cyclodextrin Masterclass – Advanced DDS Solutions
This edition of the CarboHyde Cyclodextrin Masterclass features two concise, high-impact lectures on cutting-edge cyclodextrin technologies, delivered by invited experts and moderated by Tamas Sohajda. The sessions highlight how advanced cyclodextrin design is shaping the next generation of drug delivery systems.
Cyclodextrin Polymers in Drug Delivery – Shima Kalantarifard
In this lecture, Shima Kalantarifard explores cyclodextrin-based polymers as versatile platforms for modern drug delivery. By combining inclusion complexation with polymeric architectures, these systems enable improved solubility, controlled release, and targeted delivery of challenging drug molecules. Key applications span from sustained-release formulations to smart, stimuli-responsive carriers, making cyclodextrin polymers highly relevant for both small-molecule drugs and emerging biologics.
Amphiphilic Cyclodextrins: DDS with Many Faces – Sara Ramos
Sara Ramos focuses on amphiphilic cyclodextrins, a unique class of self-assembling excipients that bridge the gap between surfactants and host molecules. Their ability to form nanoparticles, micelles, and vesicle-like structures opens up multiple drug delivery strategies, including solubilization of poorly water-soluble drugs, membrane interaction, and intracellular delivery. These “many-faced” systems are increasingly important in designing flexible and multifunctional drug delivery solutions.