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Judyta Cielecka-Piontek
Professor
Poznan University of Medical Science
POSTER PRESENTER
SCIENCE

In Search of Improved Cannabinoid Bioavailability
The poor solubility of cannabinoids significantly limits their permeability, limiting their oral efficacy. Therefore, this study focused on the preparation of CBD and CBG delivery systems to improve their solubility and, consequently, assess increased penetration across biological membranes in the gastrointestinal tract. Mechanochemical methods such as milling, hot extrusion, co-precipitation in a supercritical carbon dioxide atmosphere, and electrospinning were used to prepare the tested cannabinoids. The identity of the prepared delivery systems was confirmed using XRPD, DSC, ATR-FT-IR, and SEM techniques. The chemical stability of the prepared cannabinoid delivery systems was assessed, and the physical stability of the resulting amorphous dispersions was monitored. Chromatographic techniques were used to assess changes in cannabinoid solubility in the prepared delivery systems. While using the PAMPA GIT model, changes in cannabinoid permeation across membranes simulating the walls of the gastrointestinal tract were assessed. The preparation of CBD and CBG delivery systems resulted in improved dissolution, which was coupled with improved membrane permeation. The system with the greatest potential for improving cannabinoid dissolution was identified as the amorphous solid dispersion obtained by co-precipitation of cannabinoids with selected solubilizers.
BIO
Professor Judyta Cielecka-Piontek is a graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Adam Mickiewicz and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski (PUMS). She has extensive experience in conducting research in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and development of medicinal products medical products Since 2018, he has been the manager of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials at PUMS. Currently, Prof. Judyta Cielecka-Piontek conducts research in the field of mechanosynthesis aimed at improving the solubility of active compounds of synthetic and natural origin, focusing on the preparation of innovative delivery systems and the benefits and risks associated with the use of natural compounds, also in the context of the impact on longevity. She is the author of over 270 experimental works on this subject and the manager of projects in the field of basic research and development research. In 2024 and 2025, she was included in the Word's 2% Scientist's List Stanford University. The results of research carried out by Prof. Judyta Cielecka-Piontek were transferred to industry many times.
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