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90
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2034
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42

Overview

Robert Gurny is affiliated with the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and has a research focus spanning both engineering and medicine. Their work involves detailed study of mechanics, materials, and pharmaceutical sciences with a cross-disciplinary approach that addresses both technical and biomedical challenges.

Their publications include research in notable venues such as the International Journal of Fatigue and the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, reflecting the dual nature of their expertise. Two recent papers exemplify their research contributions:

  • Fatigue criteria for short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic validated over various fiber orientations, load ratios and environmental conditions (2020, International Journal of Fatigue)
  • Polymeric micelle mediated follicular delivery of spironolactone: Targeting the mineralocorticoid receptor to prevent glucocorticoid-induced activation and delayed cutaneous wound healing (2021, International Journal of Pharmaceutics)

Gurny's work frequently intersects with topics such as:

  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
  • Fatigue and fracture mechanics
  • Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects

Their main fields of study include Engineering and Medicine, with specialized subfields that are engaged in their research:

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Dermatology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical Science

Collaboration is evident in Gurny's work, partnering with frequent co-authors such as Prashanth Santharam, Yann Marco, V. Le Saux, Matthieu Le Saux, and Ida Raoult. These collaborations often span the technical and pharmaceutical aspects of their research.

Best Publications

  • Mechanisms of solute release from porous hydrophilic polymers

    Richard W. Korsmeyer;Robert Gurny;Eric Doelker;Pierre Buri

  • Structure and interactions in covalently and ionically crosslinked chitosan hydrogels for biomedical applications

    J. Berger;M. Reist;J.M. Mayer;O. Felt

  • Nanoparticles for drug delivery: the need for precision in reporting particle size parameters.

    Marie Gaumet;Angelica Vargas;Robert Gurny;Florence Delie

  • Structure and interactions in chitosan hydrogels formed by complexation or aggregation for biomedical applications

    J Berger;M Reist;J.M Mayer;O Felt

  • State of the art in the delivery of photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy

    Yvette Niamien Konan;Robert Gurny;Eric Allémann

  • Drug-loaded nanoparticles : preparation methods and drug targeting issues

    E Allemann;R Gurny;E Doelker

  • Poly(ortho esters): synthesis, characterization, properties and uses.

    Jorge Heller;John Barr;Steven Y Ng;Khadija Schwach Abdellauoi

  • Mechanisms of Potassium Chloride Release from Compressed, Hydrophilic, Polymeric Matrices: Effect of Entrapped Air

    R. W. Korsmeyer;R. Gurny;E. Doelker;P. Buri

  • Current methods for attaching targeting ligands to liposomes and nanoparticles

    Leila Nobs;Franz Buchegger;Robert Gurny;Eric Allémann

  • Long term performance of polycaprolactone vascular grafts in a rat abdominal aorta replacement model

    Sarra de Valence;Jean-Christophe Tille;Damiano Mugnai;Wojciech Mrowczynski

  • Ocular drug delivery targeting the retina and retinal pigment epithelium using polylactide nanoparticles.

    Jean-Louis Bourges;Sandrine E. Gautier;Florence Delie;Riad A. Bejjani

  • Topical use of chitosan in ophthalmology : tolerance assessment and evaluation of precorneal retention

    O Felt;P Furrer;J M Mayer;B Plazonnet

  • Preparation and characterization of sterile and freeze-dried sub-200 nm nanoparticles.

    Yvette N Konan;Robert Gurny;Eric Allémann

  • Development of Biodegradable and Injectable Latices for Controlled Release of Potent Drugs

    R. Gurny;Nicholas Peppas;D. D. Harrington;G. S. Banker

  • Polymeric nano- and microparticles for the oral delivery of peptides and peptidomimetics

    Eric Allémann;Jean-Christophe Leroux;Robert Gurny

  • Biodegradable nanoparticles — From sustained release formulations to improved site specific drug delivery

    Jean-Christophe Leroux;Eric Allémann;Fanny De Jaeghere;Eric Doelker

  • In Vitro Extended-Release Properties of Drug-Loaded Poly(DL-Lactic Acid) Nanoparticles Produced by a Salting-Out Procedure

    Eric Allémann;Jean-Christophe Leroux;Robert Gurny;Eric Doelker

  • 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Derivatives in Photomedicine: Characteristics, Application and Perspectives

    Nicolas Fotinos;Marino A. Campo;Florence Popowycz;Robert Gurny

  • Bioadhesive intraoral release systems: design, testing and analysis

    Robert Gurny;Jean-Marc Meyer;Nikolaos A. Peppas

  • Modelling of drug diffusion through swellable polymeric systems

    Nikolaos A. Peppas;Robert Gurny;Robert Gurny;Eric Doelker;Eric Doelker;Pierre Buri;Pierre Buri

Frequent Co-Authors

Jorge Heller
Jorge Heller SRI International
Nicholas A. Peppas
Nicholas A. Peppas The University of Texas at Austin
Leonardo Scapozza
Leonardo Scapozza University of Geneva
Jean-Luc Veuthey
Jean-Luc Veuthey University of Geneva
James M. Anderson
James M. Anderson Case Western Reserve University
Jan Feijen
Jan Feijen University of Twente
Davy Guillarme
Davy Guillarme University of Geneva
Hatem Fessi
Hatem Fessi Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Georgios M. Kontogeorgis
Georgios M. Kontogeorgis Technical University of Denmark

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