Pharmaceutics

Surfactants and Amphiphiles as Key Components in Diverse Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: amphiphile design; structure–function relationships; self-assembly; nanomedicine; drug delivery; supramolecular chemistry; pharmaceutical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Next-Generation Strategies for Photodynamic Therapy: Advanced Delivery Systems and Therapeutic Optimization

edited by

César G. Prucca

and Natalia Belén Rumie Vittar

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodynamic therapy; photosensitizers; nanotechnology; liposomes; therapeutic resistance; novel cell targets; cancer therapy optimization; combinational therapies; biomaterials; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Mechanism-Based Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling, 2nd Edition

edited by

Artur Świerczek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: PK/PD modeling; disease progression modeling; quantitative system pharmacology; physiologically based modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Advancing Biologic Drug Development Through Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Simulations, 2nd Edition

edited by

Victor Mangas Sanjuán

and Javier Reig Lopez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: monoclonal antibodies; antibody–drug conjugates; bispecific antibodies; PBPK; target-mediated drug disposition; lysosomal degradation; FcRn binding; special populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Metal Complexes for Anticancer and Antibacterial Drug Delivery

edited by Despoina Varna and Rigini M. Papi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive metal complexes; anticancer; antibacterial; drug delivery; targeted treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Novel Insights on Gold Nanoparticle Applications in Medicine

edited by Veronika Malyško and

Pedro Ramos-Cabrer

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: gold nanoparticles; AuNPS; drug delivery; nanocarriers; controlled drug release; drug targeting; nanocarriers; gene delivery; electroporation; surface modification; toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Polymeric Materials and Drug Delivery Systems for Dental and Oral Health Applications

edited by

Anca Niculina Cadinoiu

and

Marcel Popa

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7226 | Submission Open

Keywords: prevention; dentistry; regeneration; drug delivery systems; antimicrobial properties; topical delivery; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Diseases: Innovation and Drug Repurposing

edited by

Bruna Fernandes Pinto

,

Vladimir Dobričić

and

Bárbara Pinto

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3379 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; drug repurposing; therapeutic target discovery; drug delivery systems; drug reformulation; combination therapy; nanomedicine; pharmacokinetics; controlled release; translational pharmaceutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biologics and Biosimilars)

Probiotics in Pharmaceutics: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential and Formulation Strategies

edited by

Karen Angeliki Krogfelt

,

Luís Cláudio Nascimento da Silva

,

Andrea De Souza Monteiro

and

Adrielle Zagmignan

submission deadline 18 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5829 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; formulation; drug delivery; therapeutic potential; microbiome modulation; nutraceuticals; immunomodulation; clinical trials; regulatory affairs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Recent Advances in the Development, Characterization, and Stability Aspects of RNA-Based Vaccines

edited by

Ravi Maharjan

and

Surin Hong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17062 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA-based vaccines; lyophilization; stability; gene therapy; formulation strategies; novel characterization; delivery systems; biopharmaceuticals; continuous manufacturing; AI/ML/digital twin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Design of Dosage Forms to Enhance Biopharmaceutical Properties

edited by

Peter Timmins

and

Kofi Asare-Addo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3880 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopharmaceutics; drug delivery; prodrug; amorphous dispersion; self-emulsifying dispersion; cyclodextrins; nanocrystals; modified release; peptide; antibody

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Advances in Drug Delivery Systems for the Management of Metabolic Diseases

edited by

Diana Marcela Aragon Novoa

and

Fátima Regina Mena Barreto Silva

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10197 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery systems; metabolic diseases; nanotechnology; synthetic drugs and natural extracts; preclinical and clinical studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Advancing Cancer Therapy: Magnetic Nanoparticles for Enhanced Targeted Drug Delivery

edited by

Priscileila Colerato Ferrari

and

José Ricardo De Arruda Miranda

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8140 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer therapy; drug delivery; magnetic drug targeting; superparamagnetism; hyperthermia; magnetite; ferrite; iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles; superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles; cytotoxicity; apoptosis; magnetic biosensors; magnetic imaging; theranostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanoparticle-Based Gene Delivery

edited by Xiubo Zhao and

Roja Hadianamrei

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7926 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanaoparticles; gene delivery; nucleic acids; DNA; RNA; gene therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

In Silico Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) Modeling

edited by

Neal M. Davies

and

Raimar Löbenberg

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7313 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiologically based pharmacokinetics (PBPKs); population pharmacokinetics (PopPKs); quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP); Bayesian modeling; artificial intelligence in PK-PD; in silico bioequivalence; multi-objective optimization; translational pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Microfluidics-Driven Formulations: Exploring Liposomes and Emulsions for Drug Delivery

edited by Naresh Yandrapalli and

Maria Camilla Bergonzi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6222 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; drug delivery systems; liposomes; emulsions; synthetic cells; personalized medicine; multi-drug therapy; scalable manufacturing; micro-/nano-carriers; material science; pharmaceutical innovation; engineering solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices)

Advances in Pharmaceutical Cocrystal Design and Technological Applications

edited by

María Soledad Bueno

,

Marcela Raquel Longhi

and

Claudia Garnero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4920 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical cocrystal; cocrystal design and formation; advanced drug delivery systems; transdermal and microneedle applications; inhalable formulations; 3D printing of pharmaceuticals; nanotechnology in drug delivery; stability and characterization of cocrystals; regulatory aspects of cocrystal-based formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Drug Delivery

edited by

Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska

and

Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4224 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral drug delivery; dental drug delivery; biomaterials; mucoadhesive systems; tissue regeneration; periodontal therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Formulation

edited by Magdalena Bîrsan,

Robert-Alexandru Vlad

and

Ioan Tomuta

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4214 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable excipients; preformulated bases; drug delivery platforms; pharmaceutical formulation; personalized therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Innovative Viral and Non-Viral Vectors for Drug Delivery, Vaccine Development, Therapeutic Applications and Diagnosis

edited by

Vivekanandan Palaninathan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3506 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral vector engineering; non-viral delivery systems; vaccine development; infection management; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Extemporaneous Formulations: Filling the Gap in the Pharmaceutical Industry with Personalized Medicines, 2nd Edition

edited by

Antonio Lopalco

and

Nunzio Denora

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3410 | Submission Open

Keywords: extemporaneous; compounding; pharmaceutical; formulation; personalized; pharmacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Ultrasound‑Enhanced Drug Delivery: Applications and Therapeutic Advances

edited by

Gail Ter Haar

and

Petros Mouratidis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3132 | Submission Open

Keywords: therapeutic ultrasound; high‑intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU); focused ultrasound surgery (FUS); histotripsy; sonoporation; sonodynamic therapy; drug delivery; microbubbles; nanoparticles; cancer; neurodegenerative conditions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanocarriers in Cardiovascular Medicine: Current Applications and Future Perspectives

edited by

Arquimedes Gasparotto Junior

and Francislaine Aparecida Dos Reis Lívero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2836 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; biopharmaceutical; quality control; nanocarriers; nanoparticle; cardioprotection; hypertension; drug development; arteriosclerosis; thrombosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Polymer Systems for Drug-Delivery Applications

edited by

Ana Cazacu

and

Ioannis Partheniadis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2770 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based drug delivery; controlled release; drug encapsulation; drug delivery vehicles; sustained release systems; biodegradable polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; nanoparticle surface modification; targeted drug delivery; tissue-specific delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; pH-sensitive polymers; thermoresponsive polymers; enzyme-responsive polymers; nanocarriers; polymeric micelles; polymeric hydrogels; polymeric nanocomposites; polymersomes; polymer-drug conjugates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Biocompatible Liposomes for Drug Delivery: Materials and Applications

edited by

Khaled Assi

,

Talat Nasim

, Rajendran C. Gopalan and

Fatma Haddad

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2686 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhalation; liposome; prodrug; nanomedicine (lipid carriers for drug delivery); biocompatible liposomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanocarriers and Delivery Systems for Next-Generation Nanomedicine Therapies

edited by

Wei Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocarriers; targeted delivery systems; stimuli-responsive materials; co-delivery systems; theranostic nanoplatforms; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Personalized Medicine: Integrating Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacokinetics

edited by

Sétondji Cocou Modeste Alexandre Yahouédéhou

and

Elżbieta Wyska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2446 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; pharmacogenetics; pharmacokinetics; drug metabolism; genetic variations; therapeutic response; drug dosage optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Biodegradable Polymer Platforms for Long-Acting Drug Delivery

edited by

Leah M. Johnson

and Archana Krovi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2382 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustained release systems; long-acting drug delivery; controlled drug delivery; biodegradable polymers; long-acting injectables; injectable depots; nanoparticles and microparticles; long-acting implants; polymer–drug conjugates; parenteral formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Studies of Protein–Ligand Interactions in the Evaluation of the Biological Activity of Compounds

edited by

Anna Weronika Sobańska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2149 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-ligand interactions; ADMET properties; biological activity; toxicity; molecular docking; dynamic simulations; enzymes inhibition; drug-receptor binding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Assessment of Topical Drug Products Intended for Local Action

edited by

Isadore Kanfer

and Seeprarani Rath

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioequivalence; bioavailability; biowaivers; topical dosage forms for local action; topical corticosteroids; dermatopharmacokinetics; in vitro release tests (IVRTs)/in vitro permeation tests (IVPTs); pharmaceutical equivalence; semi-solid dosage forms; human skin; vasoconstrictor assay (VCA) in place of human skin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Challenges and Trends in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Personalized Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Eduardo Gutiérrez-Abejón

and

F. Javier Alvarez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1978 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; drug–drug interactions; drug monitoring; precision dosing; therapeutic strategies; individualized therapy; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Innovative Drug Delivery Strategies Across Biological Barriers: From Organ-on-a-Chip Models to Nanopharmaceuticals

edited by

Franciska Erdő

,

Amir Fahmi

and

Romána Zelkó

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1775 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery systems; biological barriers; blood–brain barrier (BBB); organ-on-a-chip; lab-on-a-chip; nanopharmaceuticals; 3D printing in pharmaceutics; targeted delivery; transdermal delivery; nasal drug delivery; ocular drug delivery; pulmonary delivery; gene therapy; nanocarriers; personalized medicine; bioavailability enhancement; transporter-mediated drug delivery; in vitro models; barrier modeling; patient-centric formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Gene- and Peptide-Based Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Disorders

edited by

Ramona Meanti

and Chiara Lucchi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1629 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; gene therapy; peptide-based therapeutics; targeted drug delivery; neuroprotection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Oligonucleotide Aptamers for Diagnostics and Therapy

edited by

Claudia Riccardi

and

Ettore Napolitano

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1593 | Submission Open

Keywords: aptamers; oligonucleotides; therapy; diagnostics; targeted drug delivery; molecular recognition; aptamer engineering; protein–aptamer interactions; aptamer-based nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)

Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Antimicrobial Therapy

edited by

Hinojal Zazo

,

Amelia Ramon-Lopez

, José Germán Sánchez-Hernández and

Arantxa Isla

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial; antibacterial; antibiotics; antifungal; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; PK/PD; MIPD; drug monitoring; TDM; gentamicin; vancomycin; meropenem; daptomycin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Smart Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Systems and Precision Medicine

edited by Teresa Del Castillo-Castro,

Karla Lizette Tovar-Carrillo

and

Rosa Alicia Saucedo-Acuña

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; 3D/4D bioprinting; natural polymer; self-assembling hydrogels; nanocomposite hydrogels; drug delivery; tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Drug Delivery and Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Diseases and Pain

edited by

Huiwen Pang

and

Felicity Han

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: biologics; protein engineering; molecular pharmacology; gene therapy; functional coating; chronic pain; diabetes; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Novel Strategies for Enhancing Oral Bioavailability

edited by

Naibo Yin

and

Paul William Richard Harris

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 625 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral; formulation; delivery system; chemical modification; pro-drug; analogue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Overcoming Biological Barriers: Novel Strategies in Drug Delivery

edited by

Bárbara Sánchez-Dengra

and

Isabel Gonzalez-Alvarez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological barriers; drug delivery systems; permeability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Micro- and Nanoemulsion-Based Systems for Controlled and Targeted Drug Delivery

edited by

Rosario Pignatello

,

Angela Bonaccorso

and

Elide Zingale

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoemulsion; microemulsion; SNEDDS; quality by design (QbD); surfactants; functionalization; drug release; emulsion stability; droplet size control; interfacial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Model Informed Precision Dosing in Special Populations: Bridging Physiology, Models and Clinical Practice

edited by

Raj Badhan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: PBPK; PopPK; pregnancy; neonates; pediatrics; geriatrics; dosing; pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics)

Nanotechnology for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Therapy of HIV, HCV, and Coinfection: From Bench to Bedside

edited by

Daniel Sepúlveda-Crespo

and

Salvador Resino

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; diagnostics; drug resistance; HCV; HIV; HIV/HCV coinfection; liposomes; nanocarriers; nanoparticles; nanoplatforms; nanotechnology; prevention; targeted drug delivery; therapeutic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Nanotechnology and Cell Therapies for Ocular Diseases

edited by

Raid Alany

and

Ovidiu Samoilă

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 494 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; limbal stem cells; cell cultivation techniques; eye barriers; drug delivery systems; retinal degenerations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Gold Nanoparticles in Cancer Photothermal Therapy: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Donghyuk Kim

and

Anna Rita Bilia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal therapy; gold nanoparticles; optimization; numerical/analytical analysis; in vitro/in vivo Experiments; treatment effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Dendrimer-Mediated Drug, Gene, and Protein Delivery for Disease Treatment

edited by

Xiangyang Shi

and

João Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: dendrimers; drug delivery; gene delivery; protein delivery; targeted therapy; bioconjugation; controlled release; tumor therapy; inflammatory diseases; infectious diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Shape Memory Polymers for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Silvia Pisani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; smart biomaterials; drug delivery system; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release; biomedical applications; electrospinning; 3D printing; microfluidic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Bridging Computational and Experimental Methods in the Assessment of Novel Drug Formulations

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular modeling; in silico–in vitro correlation (IVIVC); drug delivery systems; pharmacokinetic modeling; computational pharmaceutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)

Innovations in Nanomedicine and Polymeric Drug Delivery

edited by

Morteza Rasoulianboroujeni

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; polymeric drug delivery; lipid-based carriers; targeted delivery; gene delivery; controlled release; nano–bio interface; stimuli-responsive systems; pharmacokinetics; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Delivery and Controlled Release)

Nanotechnology and Pharmaceutical Innovations in Oral Diseases

edited by

Alina Stefanache

and Kristen E. Bremmell

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; oral drug delivery; nanocarriers; mucoadhesive systems; controlled release; bioavailability enhancement; periodontal therapy; oral cancer therapeutics; regenerative dentistry; antimicrobial nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

Development of New Nanotechnological Systems Loaded with Drugs for Infectious Disease Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gabriel Davi Marena

,

Marlus Chorilli

and Taís Maria Bauab

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosystems; controlled drug release; infectious diseases; microbial resistance; pathogenic microorganism; drug delivery systems; nanotechnology; nanotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)

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