The student research group POLYMER MATERIALS IN PHARMACY involves master's students studying in the specialties G1 Chemical Technology and Engineering, I8 Pharmacy (by specialization), and bachelor's students studying in the specialties 226 Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy. In accordance with the work plan for the 2025/26 academic year, under the guidance of Professor O.V. Ishchenko of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy, club meetings were held at which students learned about the main areas of scientific work of the department on the use of polymer materials to improve the dissolution of APIs, about the role of polymers in human life. They familiarized themselves with polymer materials used in pharmacy and their main properties.

At the club meetings, students created their own non-woven materials using the electroforming method, as well as sponges, films, and hydrogels for medical applications. They studied the peculiarities of working with water-soluble polymers and technologies for obtaining transdermal systems. They conducted research on the properties of the materials obtained and, based on the results, are preparing to participate in conferences.

During this period, student Maria Rozumnenko participated in the III International Competition of Scientific Works of Higher Education Students in the Fashion Industry, presenting a work on the topic ‘Textiles to Save Lives’ and securing 2nd place.

On December 8, 2025 Anastasia Nastoyashcha, Anastasia Kramarenko, and Maria Rozumenko won 1st place and a grant of UAH 100,000 at Pitch Day № 4 ‘StartUp School KNEU’ for the development of the innovative start-up project ‘NANOSKIN’. The presented technology is based on the creation of therapeutic patches composed of nanofibres, which ensure the effective delivery of active substances for treating skin lesions.

Students from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at KNUTD, Maria Rozumnenko and Vladislav Zayets, under the guidance of Doctor of Technical Sciences Olena Ishchenko and Candidate of Pharmaceutical Sciences Olena Roik, developed a start-up project focused on the development and implementation of innovative hemostatic sponges. This scientific work aims to develop effective methods for rapidly stopping bleeding, which is crucial for providing emergency medical care in modern conditions.

12.01.2026