We are proud to announce the publication of a review paper titled “Biomaterials in Personalized Drug Delivery: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions,” authored predominantly by former and current Master’s and PhD students of the IUS Genetics and Bioengineering (GBE) study program.
The topic emerged within the course BIO511 – Biomaterials, where students were encouraged to explore contemporary and emerging applications of biomaterials. This academic exploration was strongly inspired by the DeepGreenInno project, which was active at the time and served as a catalyst for critical thinking at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and biomedical engineering.
Motivated to go beyond standard coursework, the students systematically investigated the role of diverse biomaterials in personalized drug delivery systems, addressing both technological advances and existing limitations. Their collective effort resulted in a comprehensive review that highlights current innovations, key challenges, and future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
The paper was published in PeerJ, a Q2-ranked journal according to the SCImago Journal Rank, underscoring the scientific quality and relevance of the work.
The research was guided and mentored by Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić, Muhamed Adilović, and Jasmin Šutković, with valuable support coming from an established and strong international collaboration with Prof. Dr. Vladimir N. Uversky.
This publication represents an excellent example of how research-oriented teaching, project-based inspiration, and student engagement can translate into high-quality scientific output and internationally visible research outcomes.
you can read the full article here: Biomaterials in personalized drug delivery: innovations, challenges, and future directions
