Cristiana Violante

About

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics and a Master’s degree in Bioengineering and Nanosystems. My research interests are centred on biomaterials, polymeric drug delivery systems, controlled release, and the delivery of natural bioactive compounds. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, focused on developing oral and transdermal delivery methods to investigate the bioactivity of gut-derived polyphenol metabolites, with potential relevance in metabolic, hepatic, and renal dysfunction.

Employment

• Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) PhD Candidate
  2026 - Present
• Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Research fellow
  2024 - 2026

Education

• Instituto Superior Técnico Master's Degree in Bioengineering and Nanosystems
  2022 - 2026
• Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão - Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Bachelor's Degree in Biomechanics
  2018 - 2022

Projects & Funding

• Versatile delivery methods for investigating the bioactivity of gut polyphenol metabolites Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

Publications (6)

• Microneedling-enhanced dermal delivery of catechin and curcuminoid polyphenols from gel, patch and ointment formulations
  Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2027 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2026.108928
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• Dietary modulation of gut microbiota and gut–brain axis
  2026 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-33841-0.00017-8
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• Permeation studies of chlorpyrifos through skin and synthetic membranes to improve the in vitro dermal absorption assay of lipophilic compounds with ethanolic receptors
  Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2025.105931
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• An Injectable Thermoreversible Hydrogel Loaded with ManNAc for GNE Myopathy
  BioSMART - 6th International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies 2025 DOI: 10.1109/biosmart66413.2025.11046070
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• Application of curcuminoids in inflammatory, neurodegenerative and aging conditions - Pharmacological potential and bioengineering approaches to improve efficiency
  Ricardo Lagoa, Rajan Logesh, Cristiana Violante +5 more
  Biotechnology Advances 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2025.108568
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• Promotion of Dermal Permeation of Bioactive Compounds Using a Microneedle Device
  2022 DOI: 10.3390/bitap-12840
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