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Bio-Nanoparticle Systems for Brain Drug Delivery

edited by

Valentina Pagliara

and

Raffaella D'Auria

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-nanoparticles; brain drug delivery; blood-brain barrier; neurological disorders; targeted nanomedicine

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

Peptide Polymer Delivery Systems for Antibacterial and Immunomodulatory Applications

edited by Hashem Etayash

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial peptides; host defense peptides; bacterial infection; biofilms; immunomodulatory agents; drug resistance; antibiotics; surafe-tethered peptides; peptide formulation; peptide polymers

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

Advances in Parenteral Drug Delivery and Parenteral Formulations

edited by

Eduardo Ruiz-Hernandez

and Dorota Wątróbska-Świetlikowska

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenteral formulation; parenteral nutrition; injectable formulation; implants; intravenous; intramuscular; subcutaneous; long-acting injectables; nanosphere; submicron emulsion

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

Biomaterials for Oral and Dental Drug Delivery

edited by

Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska

and

Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 129 | 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)

Microneedle-Mediated Transdermal Delivery of Bio-Macromolecular Drugs

edited by Guangsheng Du and Li Deng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: microneedle; transdermal delivery; dermal delivery; bio-macromolecular drugs; minimally invasive; skin delivery; therapeutic biologics

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

Targeted Drug Delivery in Brain Tumor Microenvironments

edited by

Chiara Bastiancich

and Phoebe McCrorie

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuro-oncology; drug delivery; tumour microenvironment; targeted drug delivery; glioblastoma; medulloblastoma

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

Oligonucleotide Aptamers for Diagnostics and Therapy

edited by

Claudia Riccardi

and

Ettore Napolitano

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 123 | 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)

Ultrasound‑Enhanced Drug Delivery: Applications and Therapeutic Advances

edited by

Gail Ter Haar

and

Petros Mouratidis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

Emerging Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles for Bioactive Delivery

edited by

Marc Schneider

and Sangeun Lee

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease microenvironment; smart nanoparticles; biofunctional nanomedicine

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

New Approach Methodologies in Biopharmaceutics: Towards a More Humane Drug Development

edited by

Miguel Ángel Cabrera-Pérez

, Daniel Hachim and

Mauricio A. García

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopharmaceutics; new approach methodologies; model and simulations; organoids; organ-on-a-chip; biorelevant in vitro dissolution; In vitro permeability; effect of excipients; biopharmaceutic-oriented drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Combatting Infections: The Role of Antibacterial Natural Products and Nanoparticles

edited by Iwona Skiba-Kurek and

Carla Zannella

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidrug-resistant bacteria; antibacterial compounds; antimicrobial nanoparticles; silver; zinc and copper nanoparticles; skin and wound infections; antibacterial mushroom extracts; dressings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Shape Memory Polymers for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Silvia Pisani

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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)

Novel Strategies for Enhancing Oral Bioavailability

edited by

Naibo Yin

and

Paul William Richard Harris

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biopharmaceutics)

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Individualized Cancer Therapy

edited by Petra Turčić and Lu Turković

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; pharmacometrics; population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK-PD); nonlinear mixed-effects modeling (NONMEM); targeted anticancer drugs; clinical pharmacy and pharmacology; kinase inhibitors; monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); bioanalytical method development and validation; (non-)adherence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Design and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Co-Crystallization: Integration of Structural Analysis and Pharmacodynamic Assessment

edited by

Dezhi Yang

and Li Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical co-crystals; structural analysis; pharmacodynamic assessment; crystal engineering; drug solubility enhancement; structure– property relationships; computational screening; bioavailability; solid-state characterization; rational drug design

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

Biological Barriers in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Neuhaus Winfried

Gert Fricker

and

Mária A. Deli

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug transport; transport protein regulation; blood– brain barrier; epithelial barriers; gut barrier; respiratory barriers; blood– saliva barrier; cell culture; organoid and chip models; biological barriers and pathological changes; protection of biological barriers in diseases; targeted drug delivery systems and nanoparticles to cross barriers

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

Microparticle Platforms for Respiratory Delivery

edited by

Dae Hwan Shin

and Hye Jin Lee

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary drug delivery; inhalation therapy; controlled release; respiratory diseases

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

Nanotechnology and Cell Therapies for Ocular Diseases

edited by

Raid Alany

and

Ovidiu Samoilă

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | 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)

Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compound-Based Pharmaceutical Formulations in Health and Disease: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Lucas Fornari Laurindo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals and bioactive compounds; pharmaceutical formulations; therapeutics; delivery systems; pharmacokinetics; in vitro and in vivo studies

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

Biomedical Applications: Advances in Bioengineering and Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by María Carolina Otero and

Yusser Olguín

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedicine; tissue engineering; biomaterials; drug carrier; biological therapy

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

Hydrogels for Localized and Controlled Drug Delivery

edited by

Roberta Censi

and Cristina Casadidio

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; drug Delivery; cancer; tissue engineering; wound healing

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

Cutting-Edge Approaches to Smart Pharmaceutics and Vaccine Development

edited by

Andreea-Teodora Iacob

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-driven innovations; modern vaccines; smart pharmaceutics; AI-assisted pharmaceuticals

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

Advances in Oral Drug Delivery Systems

edited by Gioconda Millotti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral drug delivery; oral formulation; nanotechnology; polymer-based carrier; lipid-based carrier

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

Advanced Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery in Inflammation-Associated Diseases

edited by Ana Laura López-Machado and

Rossella Laurano

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: control release; drug delivery systems; inflammation-associated diseases; liposomes; micelles; nanocarriers; polymeric nanoparticles

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

Formulations for Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy

edited by Bruna Chiari-Andréo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; natural anti-inflammatory drugs; efficacy and safety.

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

To Instill, to Deliver, to Implant, to Incise, to Protect: Innovations in Glaucoma Management—A Pharmaceutical Perspective

edited by Luca Agnifili, Matteo Sacchi and

Michele Figus

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: glaucoma; medical therapy; drug formulation; drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical biotechnology; implantable devices; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; laser therapy; minimally invasive glaucoma surgery; neuroprotection; gene therapy; neuroregeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Skin Care Products for Healthy and Diseased Skin, 2nd Edition

edited by Nina Dragićević

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin care products; skin delivery; healthy skin; diseased skin; nanoparticle-based products; natural emulsifiers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Functional Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery in Photodynamic Therapy

edited by

Enrico Caruso

and

Miryam Chiara Malacarne

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5647 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery systems; photodynamic therapy; targeted therapies; third-generation photosensitizers; targeting agents

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

Recent Insights Concerning the Use of Supramolecular Systems for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Elena-Alina Moacă

Codruta Soica

Cristina Trandafirescu

and

Cristina Adriana Dehelean

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5257 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotransporters; drug carrier; drug delivery systems; cancer therapy; supramolecular systems; biological activity; physicochemical properties; nanoplatforms; nanoformulation; biomolecules; hydrogels; polymers; manufacturing techniques

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

Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Disease: Insights into Drug Delivery and Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms for Therapy

edited by

Amilcare Barca

and

Emanuele Piccinno

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1468 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal disease; drug delivery; molecular therapy; biological therapy; target therapy; molecular target; biomarkers; GI epithelial cells

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

Personalized Medicine: Integrating Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacokinetics

edited by

Sétondji Cocou Modeste Alexandre Yahouédéhou

and

Elżbieta Wyska

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | 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)

Metal–Organic Frameworks for Pharmaceutical Applications

edited by Arvin Eskandari

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); drug delivery systems; controlled release; theranostics; biomedical imaging; biocompatibility and stability; MOF composites; hybrid MOF materials; oral and implantable delivery; artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); translational pharmaceutics

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

Research on the Development of Semi-Solid Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems

edited by

Pálma Fehér

and

Liza Józsa

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6157 | Submission Open

Keywords: semi-solid dosage forms; ointments; creams; gels; transdermal patches; self-emulsifying drug delivery systems; topical delivery; transdermal delivery

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

Mechanism-Based Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling

edited by

Artur Świerczek

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13623 | 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)

Nanocomposite Hydrogels and Their Application in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Gustavo Cabrera Barjas

and

Jomarien García-Couce

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11149 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; nanomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery; cell culture

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

Advances in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions

edited by Stephan Schmidt,

Natalia V. De Moraes

and

Vanessa Bergamin Boralli

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9104 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacokinetics; drug interactions; PBPK modeling; drug delivery systems; personalized medicine

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

Medical Applications of Biologic Drugs

edited by

Carmen Maximiliana Dobrea

Adina Frum

Anca Butuca

Claudiu Morgovan

Felicia-Gabriela Gligor

and

Cristina Adriana Dehelean

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8966 | Submission Open

Keywords: monoclonal antibodies; vaccines; hormones; biologic enzymes; immunosuppressants; immunomodulators; biologic drug development; mechanism of action; safety and efficacy; therapeutic outcomes; biosimilars; gene therapy

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

Nano-Based Technology for Glioblastoma

edited by

Maria João Ramalho

and Joana Peixoto

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8492 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; glioblastoma; blood– brain barrier; diagnosis; therapy; drug delivery; nose-to-brain delivery; targeted delivery; surface modification

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

Optimizing Pharmacokinetics Through Formulation Science and Technology

edited by

David R. Taft

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3148 | Submission Open

Keywords: formulation development; formulation science; pharmacokinetics; biopharmaceutics; in vitro/in vivo extrapolation/correlation; bioavailability; modified release

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

Methotrexate-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Advances in Disease Treatment

edited by

Flávia Chiva Carvalho

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery systems; nanoparticles; API solid-state; methotrexate; chemotherapy; rheumatoid arthritis; psoriasis

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

Applications of Nanotechnology in Veterinary Drug Delivery

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; veterinary medicine; drug delivery

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

Novel Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration

edited by

Matej Tomas

Marinka Mravak-Stipetić

and

Martina Juzbašić

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1275 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tissue regeneration; dental biomaterials; growth factors; drug delivery; drug formulation; osteogenic drugs; healing

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

Pharmaceutical Applications of 3D Printing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Philippe Espeau

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; printlet; pharmaceutical application; dosage form; polymedication; personalized medicine

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

Biosimilars in Oncology: Applications in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceuticals

edited by Jacopo Giuliani

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosimilars; oncology; randomized controlled trials; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics

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

Therapeutic Drugs and Delivery Strategies for Gastrointestinal Diseases

edited by

Michael A. Firer

and

Hengqi Zheng

submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9071 | Submission Open

Keywords: targeted therapy in drug delivery; biologic therapies in inflammatory bowel disease (e.g.; special dosages; administration and delivery); biologic therapies in eosinophilic esophagitis (e.g.; special dosages; administration and delivery); eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Biocompatible Polymers for Drug Delivery

edited by

Nebojša Pavlović

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6455 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biocompatible polymers; functional materials; natural polymers; polymeric composites; drug delivery systems; biohydrogels; formulation challenges; controlled release; biomedical applications

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

Targeted Immune Modulation Strategies for Cancer, Infectious and Autoimmune Diseases

edited by Guangsheng Du and Lian Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13220 | Submission Open

Keywords: immune modulation; lymphoid targeting; cancer immunotherapy; autoimmune disease; vaccine delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Targeting and Design)

Advancements in Industrial Pharmaceutics: Innovations and Future Directions

edited by

Qingliang Yang

and Yan Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11835 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial pharmaceutics; formulation development; manufacturing processes; process analysis technology; quality assurance and control; pharmaceutical coating; micronization; granulation; hot-melt extrusion; direct compression; spray drying; packaging; drug release

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

In Vitro–In Vivo Correlation and Mechanistic Pharmacokinetic Models: Bridging Drug In Vitro Characteristics and In Vivo Behaviors

edited by Zhijun Kevin Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6853 | Submission Open

Keywords: IVIVC; PBPK; pharmacokinetic modeling; mechanistic modeling; drug development; drug– drug interactions; sensitivity analysis; pharmacometrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Pharmaceutics)

Enhancing Drug Delivery with Bioactive Substances and Solid Dispersion

edited by

Marco Chaud

and Fernanda Isadora Boni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6092 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid dispersion; amorphous solid dispersion; solid dispersion bioavailability; solid dispersion characterization; ternary solid dispersion; binary solid dispersion

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

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