SNEŽANA SAVIĆ

Personal info:

  • Date of birth: 2.1.1971.
  • Place of resident: Belgrade
  • Phone: 00381643073767
  • E-mail:

Work experience – University of Belgrade – Faculty of Pharmacy:

  • 2012 – present: Associated professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 2006 – Docent/Assistant professorat theDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 2003 – Research assistant at theDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 2001 – Associate at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology , Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 1994 – 2001 –Associateatthe pharmaceutical companyGalenika a.d., Belgrade, Research Institute, Department for development of final technologies

Work experience – visiting professorships:

  • 2011-2013 – Visiting professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • 2010 – Present – Visiting professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Podgorica (Montenegro) and at the Department of Pharmacy,Faculty of Medicinein Banja Luka (Republic of Srpska)
  • 2007/2008 – Visiting professor at the Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, University of Niš (Serbia)

Education:

  • 2013 – Specialist of Pharmaceutical technology in the field of Pharmaceutical biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 2004 – PhDdegreein the field of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 2001 – Master of Sciencein the field of Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
  • 1994 – Degree in Pharmacy, average grade 9.60 (out of 10.00)

Professional development:

  • 2015 – Training course of the German Society of Cosmetic Chemists (DGK) on Basic Principles of Safety Assessment of Cosmetics “General and Systemic Toxicology” at Cologne(Germany) – certificate for Safety Assessor;
  • 2014 - Heinz Maurer Award 2014Scientific Symposium “Review and Previewin Science for Healthy Skin” Boppard (Germany);
  • 2014 – Training course in National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training“Bioprocessing Training Course”, May 26-28, 2014, Dublin, Ireland – within the frame of EU funded project:LLP Knowledge Alliance Project 539247-LLP-1-2013-1-IE-ERASMUS-EKA, LIAT-Ph:Linking Industry and Academia in Teaching Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacture;
  • 2013 –Training course of the German Society of Cosmetic Chemists (DGK) on Basic Principles of Safety Assessment of Cosmetics (Safety Assessment Courses, April, 25-26, Frankfurt, Germany) – certificatefor Safety Assessor;
  • September 2012 – Research stay at the Institut für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany, during realization of the project: “Development of micro- and nanosystems for drugs with anti-inflammatory effect and methods for their characterization” (Ministry of education, science and technological development of RS funded);
  • September 2011 - Research stay at theInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany andat the Institut für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany, during realization of the project: “Development of micro- and nanosystems for drugs with anti-inflammatory effect and methods for their characterization”(funded by the Ministry of education, science and technological development of the Republic of Serbia);
  • 2007 – Research stay during postdoctoral studies at theInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany and at the Institut für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany (DAAD funded program “Research Stays and Visits of University Academics”);
  • 2005 –Research stay at the London College of Fashion (Great Britain);
  • 2003/2004 –Research stay during PhD studies at theInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany (DAAD funded);
  • 2003 – Good Manufacturing Practice and technical inspection course;
  • 1996 –passed Pharmacist Licensing Exam.

Scientific/research activities

S. Savic is the author/co-author of more than 280 papers, presentations (oral or poster) and technical solutions: 7 chapters in international books (M13), 4 chapters in national monographs/books (M45),abobe 50scientific papers in international peer review journals (M21, M22 and M23 categories), 4 invitedlectures at international meetings (M31 and M32), 12 technical solutions (M82 and M85 categories), 1 patent application etc…

Total number of citation: 614, h-index: 16

Projects:

  • 2013 - 2015 - Bilateral project with the University of Tübingen, Germany: Formulation of micro-, nano- and surfactant-free emulsion systems for poorly water soluble drugs: development and optimization of ex vivo and in vivo evaluation methods (coordinated by Prof. dr Snežana Savić and Prof. dr Rolf Daniels);
  • 2013 - 2016 - LIAT-Ph: Linking Industry and Academia in Teaching Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacture, funded with the support of the Lifelong Learning Programme of the EU;
  • 2011 – 2015 –Head of the projectwithin the Technological Development Programme: “Development of micro- and nanosystems for drugs with anti-inflammatory effect and methods for their characterization”, financed by the Ministry of education, science and technological development, Republic of Serbia(ТR 34031);
  • 2011 – 2015– Associateat the project in Fundamental Research Programme:“Developing molecules with anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective action: structural modifications, modelling, physical and chemical characterisation and formulation testing",financed by the Ministry of education, science and technological development, Republic of Serbia (OI 172041);
  • 2008 – 2010 - Associate at the project: “Development and characterization of colloidal drug carriers with antiinflammatory effect” (ТR 19058);
  • 2006 – 2010 – Associate at the project: “Behavioralcharacterization of novel synthesized substances which are selective for some subtypes of GABA A” (ОI 145022);
  • 2005 – 2007 –Associate at the project:“Immunomodulation preparations based on calf thymus extract for the use in humane and veterinary medicine”.

Scholarships and awards:

  • 2007 - German foundation DAAD scholarship through program"Research Stays and Visits of University Academics" during postdoctoral studies at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany and at the Institut für Pharmazeutische Technologie, Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany
  • 2003/2004 – German foundation DAAD scholarship for six-monthresearch stay in Germany, at theInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Technical University of Braunschweig
  • 2003/2004 – FIP Foundation for Education and Research- FIP Fellowship, for doctoral education abroad
  • 2002 – FIP Foundation for Education and Research - International Travel Scholarship
  • 1997 –FIP Foundation for Education and Research– Development Grant
  • 1992 – 1995 –Scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate – masterstudents awarded by theRepublicof Serbia foundation for talented youth.

Teaching:

  • Integrated academic studies: Teaching professor at courses: Pharmaceutical technology I, Pharmaceutical technology II,Cosmetology, and Introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology
  • Specialist academic studies: Teaching professor at different modules: Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetology, Pharmacotherapy in pharmaceutical practice, Biological drugs, and Releasing medicines onto the market
  • PhD studies: Teaching professor of a few courses on modules: Pharmaceutical technology and Cosmetology, Head of the PhD course in Cosmetology
  • Invitation lectures at specialization studies: module Pharmaceutical management and marketing, PhD studies: module Pharmacology, and specialization studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University ofBelgrade.
  • Mentor of 2defended PhD thesis in the field of Cosmetology and 4PhD thesis in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology; a member of the commission for the defense of 3 PhD thesis in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology and 1 PhD thesis in the field of Cosmetology..
  • Mentor of one M.S. thesis in Cosmetology.
  • Mentor of more than 15 defended specialization thesis and a member of the commission for the defense of a large number of specialization thesis in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetology and Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing.
  • Mentorand member of the commission for evaluation and defense of numerous graduated/master thesis.

Educational literature:

  • Pharmaceutical Technology I, Gordana Vuleta, Jela Milić, Marija Primorac, Snežana Savić, 1st edition, Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, 2012.
  • Handbook for Cosmetology, Dragana Vasiljević, Snežana Savić, Ljiljana Đorđević, Danina Krajišnik, Nauka, Beograd, 1st edition in 2007and 2nd edition in 2009.

Selected publications:

1. Lukic M, Pantelic I, Savic S. An overview of novel surfactants for formulation of cosmetics with certain emphasis on acidic active substances. Tensides Surfactants Detergents olume 53, Issue 1, January-February 2016, Pages 7-19.

2. Isailovic T, Djordjevic S, Markovic B, Randjelovic D, Cekic N, Lukic M, Pantelic I, Daniels R, Savic S. Biocompatible Nanoemulsions for Improved Aceclofenac Skin Delivery: Formulation Approach Using Combined Mixture-Process Experimental Design. Journal of Pharmaceutical Science; Volume 105, Issue 1, January 2016, Pages 308-323DOI: 10.1002/jps.24706.

3. Todosijević M, Savić M, Batinić B, Marković B, Gašperlin M, Ranđelović D, Lukić M, Savić S. Biocompatible microemulsions of a model NSAID for skin delivery: A decisive role of surfactants in skin penetration/irritation profiles and pharmacokinetic performance. International Journal of Pharmaceutics Volume 496, Issue 2, 30 December 2015, Pages 931-941.

4. Djordjevic S, Cekic N, Savic M, Isailovic T, Randjelovic D, Markovic B, Savic S, Timic-Stamenic T, Daniels R,Savic S. Parenteral nanoemulsions as promising carriers for brain delivery of risperidone: Design, characterization and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 2015; 493 (1-2): 40-54.

5. Savic S, Pantelic I, Lukic M, et al. Behind the Alkyl Polyglucoside-based structures: Lamellar liquid crystalline and lamellar gel phases in different emulsion systems. In: Pantelic I (ed) Alkyl Polyglucosides: From natural-origin surfactants to prospective delivery systems. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing; 2014. p 21-52.

6. Lukic M, Pantelic I, Savic S. Emulsion systems: From stability concerns to sensory propertie. In: Pantelic I (ed). Alkyl Polyglucosides: From natural- origin surfactants to prospective delivery systems. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing, 2014; p. 73-105.

7. Tasic-Kostov M, Vesic S, Savic S. Objective skin performance evaluation: How mild are the APGs to the skin?In: Pantelic I (ed). Alkyl Polyglucosides: From natural- origin surfactants to prospective delivery systems. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing, 2014; p. 135-162.

8. Todosijević MN, CekićND, Savić MM., Gašperlin M, Randelović DV, Savić SD. Sucrose ester-based biocompatible microemulsions as vehicles for aceclofenac as a model drug: formulation approach using D-optimal mixture design. Colloid Polym Sci 2014;292(12):3061–3076.

9.Kovacevic A, Mueller RH, Savic SD, Vuleta GM, Keck CM. Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) stabilized with polyhydroxy surfactants: Preparation, characterization and physical stability investigation. Colloid and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering 2014; 444: 15-25.

10. Pantelic I, Lukic M, Markovic B, Daniels R, Vesic S, Vuleta G, Savic S. Effect of small changes in natural origin-based emulsion systems on hydrocortisone skin absorption and performance: a comparison of two in vivo methods. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology 2014; 19 (1): 55–64.

11. Đorđević SM, Radulović TS, CekićND, Ranđelović DV, Savić MM, Krajišnik DR, Milić JR, Savić SD. Experimental design in formulation of diazepam nanoemulsions: Physicochemical and pharmacokinetic performances. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013; 102 (11): 4159–4172.

12. Calija B, Cekić N, Savić S, Daniels R, Marković B, Milić J. pH-sensitive microparticles for oral drug delivery based on alginate/oligochitosan/Eudragit(®) L100-55 "sandwich" polyelectrolyte complex.Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2013; 110: 395-402.

13. Lukic M, Jaksic I, Krstonosic V, Dokic L, Savic S. Effect of Small Change in Oil Phase Composition on Rheological and Textural Properties of w/o Emulsion. Journal of Texture Studies Volume 44, Issue 1, February 2013, Pages 34-44.

14. Jaksic I, Lukic M, Malenovic A, Reichl S, Hoffmann C, Müller-Goymann C, Daniels R, Savic S. Compounding of a topical drug with prospective natural surfactant-stabilized pharmaceutical bases: physicochemical and in vitro/in vivo characterization. A ketoprofen case study. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2012; 80 (1): 164-175.

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15. Lukic M, Jaksic I, Krstonosic V, Cekic N, Savic S. A combined approach in characterization of an effective w/o hand cream: the influence of emollient on textural, sensorial and in vivo skin performance.Int J Cosmet Sci. 2012 Apr;34(2):140-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2494.2011.00693.x.

16. Kovacevic A, Savic S, Vuleta G, Mueller R, Keck C. Polyhydroxy surfactants for the formulation of lipid nanoparticles (SLN and NLC): Effects on size, physical stability and particle matrix structure, Int J Pharm 2011; 406 (1-2): 163-172.

17.Savic S, Lukic M, Jaksic I, Reichl S, Tamburic S, Müller-Goymann C. An alkyl polyglucoside-mixed emulsifier as stabilizer of emulsion systems: The influence of colloidal structure on emulsions skin hydration potential, J Colloid Interface Sci 2011; 358: 182–191.

18.Savic S, Tamburic S, Savic M. From conventional towards new - natural surfactants in drug delivery systems design: current status and perspectives (Review), Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery2010; 7 (3): 353-369.

19. Tasic-Kostov M, Savic S, Lukic M, Tamburic S, Pavlovic M, Vuleta G. Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid. J Cosmet Dermatol 2010; 9 (1): 3-10.

20.Savic S, Weber C, Tamburic S, Savic M, Müller-Goymann C. Topical vehicles based on natural surfactant/fatty alcohols mixed emulsifier: The influence of two polyols on the colloidal structure and in vitro/in vivo skin performance. J Pharm Sci 2009; 98: 2073-90.

21.Savić S, Weber C, Savić MM, Müller-Goymann C. Natural surfactant-based topical vehicles for two model drugs: Influence of different lipophilic excipients on in vitro/in vivo skin performance. Int J Pharm. 2009; 381: 220-30.

22.Savić S, Tamburić S, Jančić B, Milić J, Vuleta G. The impact of urea on colloidal structure of alkylpolyglucoside-based emulsions: physico-chemical and in vitro/vivo characterisation. In: T.F. Tadros (ed.), Colloid and Interface Science Series Vol. 4, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH&Co.KGaA, Weinheim, Germany (2008), pp. 259-274.; ISBN 978-3-527-31464-5.

Activities at the Faculty:

  • 2013 –Member of the working group for the development of theInnovativeCenter at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade (named as a director in August, 2013).
  • 2008 – 2015 – Collaboration with more than 25 students through Center of students scientific research at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade; Mentor of the Students' research project which was awarded by the University of Belgrade for being the best students' research project in the field of biomedicine.
  • 2010 – Present – Member of Committee for PhD studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade.
  • 2005 – 2006 – Member of the Committee for the evaluation of the educational and the pedagogical work of professors and assistants.

Activities within the wider academic community:

  • 2012 – 2013 and2006 – 2007 – Member of the working group at the Ministry of health, Republic of Serbiafor development of Regulations on health and safety of general use products (cosmetic products)
  • 2013 –Expert for Medicines and Medical devices agency in Serbia and in Montenegro
  • 2012 – 2013 – Member of the working group at the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency of Serbia for supplementation ofFormulae magistrales
  • Member of the Pharmaceutical Association of Serbia and member of the International Federation of Galenic and Industrial Pharmacy
  • Gave more than 30 lectures for accredited courses of Continuous education at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, as well as lectures at congresses and symposiums organized by Pharmaceutical Association of Serbia, Serbian Apothecary Society, Serbian Medical Society in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology or Cosmetology
  • Reviewer for various international and national journals (Journal of Controlled Release; Colloid & Surfaces B: Biointerfaces; International Journal of Pharmaceutics, European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Drug Delivery, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy; Journal of Drug Delivery and Science Technology, Therapeutic Delivery; Journal of Surfactants and Detergents; Household&Personal Care; Vojno-Sanitetski pregled, Arhiv za farmaciju)…

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